I came for a facial with Sonia and she did such a great job!! She was so professional and had great recommendations for my skin. My face feels so clean and is glowing. The coconut papaya enzyme facial smelled amazing and was a great introduction to my new skin care journey. I will definitely be coming back. It was a great treat to myself. read more

Emily did a good job.. but I did pay for an hour service and extra for my neck .. we started at ll:45 she finished at 12:35 .. as I was waiting for my daughter she had like 25 mins longer for the same treatment ..maybe the staff should keep an eye on the girls ... as she ran out it get lunch with other girls ! read more

Came here for a facial with jenni. The price was super affordable at $36 for an enzyme treatment. It was super relaxing as I got a décolleté and scalp massage while we waited for the product to soak in. Jenni was very informative and professional. I highly recommend! read more

Very professional and relaxing experience. Have been coming for years. Highly recommend

I saw Brenna F. for a Blackberry Enzyme facial. Pure Bliss!! Brenna explained the process and answered all my questions thoroughly. I left feeling so relaxed and my skin was baby soft. Her scalp massage was absolutely wonderful! read more

Definitely a phenomenal experience. Why have I been living under a rock when it comes to self care? The facial was everything, the atmosphere was relaxing and everything was so peaceful. Dyisha was so professional and caring...this was surely the first of many to come. 10 out of 10 most certainly recommend. read more

I saw Alysa for a cut and condition and she was great! She was accommodating and very friendly! I also appreciated the frequent checks by the faculty- even though she already knew what she was doing! I will be back :) read more

This is a great find! Every technician I've had has been just lovely! I try different services each time, can't beat the cost and I love that we are helping the students get much needed experience! I always take any level, whoever they need to give me is fine. Everyone is super professional and very nice! Parking can be tricky so give yourself plenty of time. The lot is tiny so I parked a bit away on the street. read more

The students are always lovely and do an amazing job with every service I've had. They offer a wide range of services and the prices are incredible since it's a school, even though it's a school everyone is very professional. read more

Cody was wonderful! My massage was great and his customer service was excellent. I will go back.

(This is for client services, not the school's training program.) NO supervision over student work. At most student clinics- from high end salons to dental schools- the students are highly supervised and their work is checked, and double checked. Mostly to evaluate their work but also to make sure it's appropriate. This is why, while inexpensive, an appt is longer than in private practice. Not here. This clinic literally trains student and unleashes them on the public without ever checking their work in real time. How are they assessing the quality? They rely on what students report to the instructors apparently. If you just want a "facial" with some nice smelling masks and quiet time by all means go here. But I can do that at home- with better products. I was shocked when my student omitted whole components of the facial because she said I "didn't need it." At no time did an instructor actually LOOK at my skin, talk to me, or review her work. I called the school later and asked for an instructor. She asked me to come in to see my skin herself. As it turns out I was right and the instructor herself had to perform services the student omitted for reasons that are still baffling. While I appreciate this, I shouldn't have to do this. When I mentioned this to Maria who answers the phones she kept saying "they are students." EXACTLY. They can't learn or perform proper service without more oversight. That's not training. That's just logging hours. read more

Had a facial with Amelia last week and she did a wonderful job. I had a relaxing experience. She was kind and knowledgeable. I had a concern about breakouts due to maskne and she addressed them and suggested a product for me to use. The toner pads she suggested works great and no more breakouts. I am very happy with the level of service I received and will definitely go back. Thanks Amelia! read more

Great student service. Much attention to detail. Students make sure you are comfortable. Will return for more massages.

relaxing experience, friendly, professional and knowledgeable staff! affordable prices! love it here

Are you in need of services or looking to become a licensed professional? Either way USTA is premium in education, services, clinic floor, professional product lines, and embracing a holistic approach. Plus a yoga, fitness, and meditation room for STUDENTS!! Each day here is a beautiful new experience. Over my journey I encourage family, friends, and clients, to please keep yelp updated after visiting USTA. Felicia and Chris have everything precisely in top condition, hands down!! read more

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I have been getting facials here for awhile now. I used to go to the Naperville Skin institute but I like this place better! Great menu

Wonderful massage! Students are very polite and do a wonderful job! Highly recommend.

all staff is super nice and professional! i had a wax with susana and jenny and i loved my experience! it was my first wax and i was nervous but we ended up talking and laughing all the way through it! they both understood my limits and went my pace to insure i was comfortable with my wax experience. i highly suggest this place for all experiences wax and facials! read more

Wonderful massage by student, Carmen. Feel like a million bucks after my visit, thank you!

I received a facial from Carly M and it was amazing - I was so relaxed the whole time and my face felt and looked great afterwards!

My daughter bought me the Microderm abrasion and peel combo for my birthday. My aesthetician was Alicia and she did a great job. The whole time informing me of what the mask peels did with my skin and how it was beneficial. It was very professional, and she was ready to get her license any day. Well worth the $50. read more

I have been coming here for many, many years and really have never had a bad experience. The staff are really great, love the products and relaxing atmosphere, but my student technician, Ashley, was very slow in getting the products for my facial and then rushed to get it done. Was not the relaxing experience I had hoped for. I did not give negative comments on my review sheet yesterday, but thought I should let you know. I actually love this Spa, prices are great and enjoy the whole experience. thank you, Patty Schoonveld read more

I took my 12 year old daughter for a facial because she has a few blackheads that needed to be removed. Unfortunately, the esthetician said that she could only remove one and that the others weren't ready to come out. I am not sure what that means. My expectation was that all four of them would be removed. My daughter and I left disappointed. However, I am still interested in coming back for a facial or massage service for myself in the near future. read more

I have been coming to this school since they were in a basement on Cass Ave and have always had a great experience. After last night that changed, the front desk guy was chatting on his cell phone while checking me in, while i was trying to ask questions. He wasn't paying attention at all, the esthetician was fantastic, still learning ofcourse but the linens were filthy! the towels they used smelled awful, i know everyone is so busy bc of covid but no excuse for cleanliness especially at a school and especially during covid. Definitely not it's best effort of the school as I am a long time customer. lastly the front desk guy has his mask hanging from one ear and wasn't even wearing it... waste of a mask and definitely not the way it should be worn. read more

I hesitate to write a review because I don't want issues getting appointments in the future! This is my GO-TO spot for beauty services. Affordable, high quality offerings, and attentive, friendly staff. Always a pleasure to go back! read more

I came in to relax and get a massage. I left feeling wonderful, relaxed and well cared for!!

This is for the client services, not the training program. Can you get decent, even excellent service here at very low cost? It depends. IF you get a good student, yes, if not, well, you get what you pay for. The aesthetician that did my green tea facial didn't do extractions which are supposed to be included- and are a standard part of any good facial. Otherwise it's mostly nice smelling masks and scrubs that with all due- I can do at home. She said I "didn't need it." I did. While I should have asked for an instructor, I shouldn't have to. I learned later they are trained NOT to do extractions on older skin like mine. Any skilled aesthetician however can do extractions on ANY type of skin. This brought up a different issue:  where is the supervision? At no time did an instructor review my skin or her resulting work. It's baffling to me how they are assessing student work without even looking at it. This is true of all my visits there. I've gone to several training schools for services locally and in Chicago (from dental schools to high end salons) and ALL of the students have supervisors overseeing their work and final product. They are not unleashed on the public and allowed to report back what they've done. read more

I had Tatiana and my husband had sal. Very very good very informative. Well my husband fell asleep with his massage but as for me my enzyme facial was THE BEST!!!! read more

Been here before for an open house. Received a gift certificate for my birthday, and decided to take advantage of the services. Had a wonderful facial, brow tint, and eyelash tint by Shawnette C. And will absolutely be back for other services. Can't wait! read more

My facial was amazing! The student (Zoe) did a great job and was very informative! Great price! Easy to make an appointment.

Been going here for a few years. I usually get a massage and it's pretty good. It all depends on which student you have, really. I'd say 80% of my massages were spot on, the others could use some improvement, but that's what the feedback form is for (constructive feedback for improvement as they learn). You're in kind of an open room with curtain dividers for the massages, so sometimes you can hear the person on the table next to you/in the room. It's usually not an issue. The calming music is really relaxing and overhead heating/cooling system provide white noise that I enjoy. The tables are comfortable and are heated. There's a bin under the table for your belongings. Prices are really reasonable, and you should tip the students. They're learning, but also performing a service. read more

This place is a hidden gem!! I go at least monthly for facials. They are typically $30, but join their email list and they always send out specials for $10 off or half price facials! More often than not I have great students, but every now and then I have had a girl that doesn't seem cut out for it or is a smoker! I don't want someone who smokes and I can smell it on their hands, touching my face! Luckily it's only happened twice and I have made it a point to request other students and they are always very accommodating! The massages here are also fantastic and you can't beat the price at $35! They also offer airbrush tanning, which I have had done once and was happy with! The atmosphere is really relaxing and they use great products, mostly dermalogica. On occasion they even give you samples of the products they recommend. read more

I am an Educator, and My husband is a small business owner; and we have found Universal Spa Training Academy to be a refreshing experience. Students are learning how to create a spa experience; however, they are ready to use gentle techniques and different products before working on clients. We quickly made our appointments on the phone and received reminder texts or necessary information to be ready for treatment. The treatment room is aromatic with low lighting and zen-like music. The products used are the same products offered in high-end spas and sometimes even better. They will consult if you have questions, explain the process, and recommend products to correct or maintain healthy skin. The best part of the experience is to receive these services under the supervision of instructors for a fraction of the price you would pay if it weren't a training spa. The students are excited about learning and engaging when talking about skincare. read more

I seriously can't say enough good things about this school. I've been in the esthetics program for a week now and absolutely love it. Now the thought of attending another school (ya know the ones that call you so much you have to actually tell them to stop).. makes me cringe. And Universal offers so much more than any other school, ie. laser certification. The teachers are top notch; they actually care about their students and it makes the whole experience so fun and enjoyable. I wake up every day so excited to come here. The spa... awesome value. Here you have students who are trying to do every service perfectly and impress you. This at discount prices.. um, phenomenal deal for spa services! Seriously, this review is tough for me because I could write a novel about how awesome it is here. read more

RUN AWAY FROM ANY WAXING THERE!!!!! I only had waxing done - lip, brows and supposed to get a brazilian BUT we didn't get to that..... Started with my lip - she spent about 30 mins and I swear, every hair was still there. She was even plucking them???? And when she was done, still hairy and my upper lip was all beat up? I don't even know how someone accomplishes this when it is supposed to be one side waxed, pull - the other side waxed, pull and then maybe some touch-ups. But that's not the worst.... My brows - it took over an hour and she took a CHUNK OUT OF MY EYE BROWS! I was missing a piece like a rapper who shaves cuts in his brows. I was MORTIFIED and DEVASTATED!!! Like legit wanted to cry. Needless to say, I ran out of there after my eyes brows and also at this point I think I had been for close to 2 hours now with the wait time prior to getting started. There was no way in hell I was letting her attempt waxing my nether regions. RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN! read more

I have had serveral services done at this cute training Spa. I love going here because all the techs are students and need hours to get credits to graduate. I love getting waxes done here, the girls are always gentle and I've never had a problem with the wax that they use. I have had many facials as well here and I have loved everyone of them. I did't get them 5 stars because the nail service takes a very long time. If you are getting a pedicure and manicure you can be there up to 3 hours. You can't beat the price for the services that they offer. They also have monthly specials. read more

I had anti aging facial done by Anna & it was very relaxing! She was pleasant to be with & my skin felt clean & moist following the facial. Everyone working there was courteous. I also had a lash tint done & happy with that as well! read more

I'm glad I made the decision to attend this school after spending quite some time online doing research on aesthetic schools in the area. All the teachers were willing to answer questions (I had a lot) even if you weren't in their class. In the student clinic several clients commented that the level of service they received there was as good-and some said even better - than some spas they've been to. The owner, Chris, is always available and willing to help not only students, but graduates in their career goals. I've asked for input and assistance several times during school and even after graduating and he's always gone above and beyond. read more

I've been here to get a facial with Paula and she was wonderful :) Will definitely be returning read more

Love love this place... I used to get treatments 2x a week... Facial, waxing, massage... You name it... My work schedule changed, so I can only get in now... Maybe once every 2 weeks... Sad... Yep, I'm so spoiled rotten... For the price.... You can't beat it... The students are eager to get high scores when they give you a survey form, so they always perform their best. I have been to posh spas... But treatment is bout the same... Price is 1/4 less... No brainer right???? Also, they send e-blasts every week... For more discount.... I can get Brazilian wax, half leg wax, eyebrow wax, upper lip wax, and underarm wax for about $25 or so... Heck yeah. read more