Beauty Therapy Courses in Edinburgh, Scotland

Mary Reid International Spa Academy, Edinburgh:
Mary Reid International Spa Academy, located in the centre of Edinburgh, a short walk from the main bus station, Waverley and Haymarket train stations. We provide a wide range of part-time, full-time, short-term, undergraduate and postgraduate beauty therapy courses, and all are from the central Edinburgh Beauty School. We have an excellent reputation for the quality of our learning both in beauty therapy and body therapy, leading to internationally recognised qualifications - ITEC & CIDESCO.

Internationally Recognised Beauty and Body Therapy Courses:
Diploma, Undergraduate & Postgraduate Levels:

- Part-time Beauty Therapy & Spa Academy Courses:  

Part Time Beauty Specialist Diploma Modules: These diploma modules can lead to the Mary Reid and ITEC qualifications. CIDESCO is also available if both Beauty Specialist and Body Therapy are studied.

- Beauty Specialist with Electricals
- Beauty Specialist
- Holistic Body Massage

The prestigious CIDESCO Diploma is awarded to candidates who have passed the CIDESCO examinations and given proof of having gained at least 600 hours work experience in a beauty centre/salon.

- Full-time Beauty Therapy & Spa Academy Courses:

Full Time Spa Therapy & Beauty Diploma:
The most comprehensive – and most popular- of our courses. Students study a wide range of subjects, in both beauty therapy and body therapy. This is ideal for school-leavers and those looking to change careers and can lead to a highly successful career for our graduates.

Full Time Beauty Specialist with Electrotherapy:
This diploma module can lead to Mary Reid and ITEC qualifications, and if studied along with Body Therapy, the CIDESCO qualification also.

Holistic Massage Diploma:
The foundation course for Complementary Therapy, introducing a thorough understanding of anatamy & physiology

- Short-term Beauty Therapy Courses:
Pedicure Short Course - 2 1/2 Days:
A pedicure is more than just a pampering treatment; as well as being sheer bliss for the feet it is an excellent way of maintaining the health and well-being of our feet whilst also improving the cosmetic appearance of the feet and nails.

Warm Strip Waxing - 4 day Course in Depilation:
Hair removal is a popular salon treatment , one which has been used for centuries for the removal of superfluous hair growth on the face and body.

Make-Up Introductory Course - 2 Days:
A straightforward introduction to the practical application of a basic make-up.

Manicure Short Course - 3 Days:
Manicures are one of the most popular treatments and there is a high demand for therapists with good manicure skills.

Make-up Master Class- 1 Day:
Make-up master classes - aimed at beauty therapists and aspiring make-up artists.

- Postgraduate Beauty Therapy Courses: 

Spa Therapy Postgraduate Course:
A fantastic new post graduate course in Spa Therapy. The course provides students with an ITEC Diploma that would be an appropriate addition to your qualifications while enhancing your career opportunities in the every growing spa world.

Hot Lava Shells Training Course:
Discover for yourself the benefits of Lava Shell Massage, the hottest new eco treatment to reach our shores. This includes one day's training and stock needed to perform the Lava Shell treatments. To attend a Lava Shell training course you will need to have Swedish Massage and Anatomy & Physiology recognised qualifications.

Indian Head Massage Course - 4 Days:
Indian Head Massage is a treatment which dates back over a thousand years and is based on the old Ayurveda techniques practised in India.

Injury Prevention Massage Course - 4 Days:
This course is designed to deliver a deep tissue massage without the risk of producing strain upon the therapist’s hands and wrist joints.

Additionally:  Day and weekly courses for students with no prior qualifications.

* All courses offered are from the central Edinburgh Beauty School.