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Salon Fundamentals
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Esthetics
American Academy of Micropigmentation
(AAM), Goldsboro, NC
The AAM is an independent, non-profit
organization whose mission is to promote
excellence in micropigmentation, permanent
makeup and cosmetic tattooing by a national
board certification and continuing education
process--while supporting appropriate
legislation for self-direction on the part of
all practitioners.
(800) 441-2515, Fax (919) 735-3701
www.micropigmentation.org
American Aesthetics Education
Association (AAEA), Carrollton, TX
The AAEA provides non-product-related
esthetics education in all categories--Medical,
Clinical, Advanced Spa and Holistic--for its
members through conferences, association
symposiums and trade shows.
(972) 394-1740, Fax (972)492-9630
Aesthetics International Association
(AIA), Sunnyvale, TX
The purpose of the AIA is to raise the standards
of esthetics with advancement of education
and public awareness through legislation,
educational institutes, certification, instructors,
continuing education and creation of a national
standard for education.
(972) 932-8380, (877) 968-7539
www.dermascope.com/association.html
Canadian Society of Professional Skin
Care Specialists (see CIDESCO)
The Canadian Section of CIDESCO
International, Toronto, Canada.
(416) 439-3350 or (604)431-0777
Comte International d'Esthetique
et de Cosmetologie (CIDESCO),
Zurich, Switzerland
A worldwide beauty therapy association
represented in 33 countries, the CIDESCO's
goal is to promote esthetics on an international
level, and to unite members nationally and
internationally. A diploma is earned through
education, experience and testing. A CIDESCO
diploma represents the most prestigious
qualification in the field of esthetics and
beauty therapy in the world.
011-41-13800075
www.cidesco.com
Esthetics America, Chicago, IL
This is the esthetics division of the National
Cosmetology Association. To be a member, an
esthetician must take and pass a qualifying exam.
An esthetician who is a CIDESCO Diplomat
is automatically a member, with application
(no need for exam). The association focuses
on the education and professional advancement
of its members.
(312) 527-6766
www.salonprofessionals.com
National Black Aesthetics Association
(NBAA), Silver Spring, MD
The NBAA provides education and information
to promote networking and foster alliances, thereby
assisting the growth of its members. The NBAA
envisions a network of day spa and wellness
centers throughout the world, established by
people of color to promote education and
wellness to a global community.
(301) 439-7312, Fax (301) 439-7313
