The following is an overview of just some of the benefits that EstheticsAmerica members enjoy
year-round. For more information email esthetics@ncacares.org or call us at 1-312-527-6765.

Growing Careers

Educational Programs

• CIDESCO – internationally recognized certification and educational programs for estheticians and spa professionals.
• EstheticsAmericas Academy Programs – Product neutral classes at key industry events.
• Advanced Academy discounts.

Discounts on Shows and Publications

• Free and discounted Show Admission to: America 's Expo for Skin Care & Spa in Chicago, American Spa Expo–NYC, as well as the Chicago Midwest Beauty Show and IBS/ New York .*
• Free annual subscription to American Spa Magazine, a leading professional publication.
• Discounts from Milady Publishing/Thomson Learning.
• Discounts on Strategies Business Publications.

* Offers vary by event. Contact the EstheticsAmerica office for details.

Promoting Wellness

• Membership in CIDESCO, the world's leading federation of beauty therapists.
• Access to CIDESCO Examination and Certification process.
• Member discounts at CIDESCO events worldwide.
• Quarterly CIDESCO LINK newsletter featuring news and updates on industry innovation.

Community Service

• Salons Against Domestic Abuse Fund – Helps salon and spa professionals to learn the signs of domestic abuse and provide safe resources to share with your clients and peers.
• Look Good…Feel Better – Helps cancer patients deal with the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. This partnership with the American Cancer Society and Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association assists over 40,000 patients annually.
• Joseph Weir Scholarship Program – Provides annual scholarships for the deserving children and grandchildren of members.
• Community Leadership Award – Recognizes the good work of our volunteer members.

Protecting our Profession

• Legislative Watchdog Program – State of the art technology monitors legislation nationwide.
• Legislative Pyramid – Thousands of EstheticsAmerica and NCA members are ready to contact state and national legislators when needed.
• Legislative Reserve Fund – Provides financial resources to promote fair and effective salon legislation and regulation.
• National Legislative Committee – Led by members appointed to analyze data and create effective policy to guide legislative efforts.

Savings that you'll benefit from immediately!

• Member Insurance and discounted health programs – Major Medical, Cancer, Disability and Term Life.
• Discounts on dental, vision and prescription plans and legal services.
• Subscription Services – Discounts on leading consumer magazines.
• Discounts on car rental from Alamo.
• Paymentech – Major discounts on credit card processing fees and equipment for salons and spas.
• NSF Deposit – Savings on bad check collection and processing.
• Insurance covering business liability and casualty.
• Savings on Sally Beauty Supply purchases – 5% discount on non sale items, including salon furnishings.