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EstheticsAmerica Cares about promoting the overall wellness of the clients we serve. The CIDESCO certification program is recognized as the top international designation for the committed skincare professional. With over 200 schools and 100 certified beauty centers in 33 countries worldwide, CIDESCO continues to set the standard of excellence in promoting the health and wellness of dayspa and spa clients worldwide.

CIDESCO Diploma

The CIDESCO Diploma is the world's most reputable international qualification in the field of Esthetics. The Diploma is awarded to candidates who have passed practical and written examinations and have completed at least 600 hours salon experience. CIDESCO Diploma holders also receive a CIDESCO badge that is instantly recognized as a sign of excellence.

CIDESCO Exam

To qualify for a CIDESCO diploma one must either take the CIDESCO 1200 hour training course and pass the CIDESCO two-day exam, or be an eligible “Post Graduate” Candidate – defined by CIDESCO as a person who has been practicing Esthetics for at least three years. A Post Graduate Candidate is required to take a five day preparatory class before sitting for the exam.

The following documents must be provided with Post-Graduate Candidate's application as proof of work experience.

  • A letter from his/her employer(s) verifying three years of employment in the Esthetic field.

  • An active Esthetic/Facial license for the previous three years.

  • If self employed, an active business license for the previous three years.

  • Copies of filed income tax forms for the previous three years verifying his/her occupation.

  • A copy of your esthetic diploma.

USA CIDESCO Schools

The CIDESCO 1200 hour training course may be taken at one of the six CIDESCO Certified Schools in the US . The five day preparatory class may be taken with one of the CIDESCO Certified Schools, the NCA/CIDESCO Section USA , NCA's EstheticsAmerica, or other CIDESCO Certified facilities. Please see a complete listing of US locations below.

Aesthetics Institute of St. Louis
10422 Lackland Road
St. Louis, MO 63114
Tel: 314.426.2882
Fax: 314.426.6884
instructor@aestheticsinst.com
www.aestheticsinst.com

Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics, Makeup and Nail Artistry
437 5th Ave, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 800.24.VALMY
Fax: 212.779.7800
cvnyedu@christinevalmy.com
www.christinevalmy.com

Independence College of Cosmetology
815 West 23rd St
Independence, MO 64055
Tel: 816.252.4247
Fax: 816.252.3191
indcollege@aol.com
www.hair-skin-nails.com

Institute of Cosmetology & Esthetics
7011 Harwin, #100
Houston, TX 77036
Tel: 713.783.9988
Fax: 713.974.3129
margritaltenburg@aol.com

Marinello Schools of Beauty
1087 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel: 415.227.4240, 415.252.1147
www.marinello.com

Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Sciences
1101-R Southwest Boulevard
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Tel: 573.635.4433
Fax: 576.636.6117
mbsharp@earthlink.net

St. Paul Technical College
235 Marshall Ave
St. Paul, MN 55102
Tel: 651.846.1513
Mary.finnegan@saintpaul.edu

For more information, please contact the EstheticsAmerica Office at esthetics@ncacares.org or 1.866.871.0656.



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