Excellence in Esthetics

At the Catherine Hinds Institute, conveniently located 7 miles northwest of Boston, MA, our mission is to create economic opportunity for the esthetician through excellence in esthetics education and training.

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Excellence in Esthetics

At the Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics, conveniently located 7 miles northwest of Boston, MA, our mission is to create economic opportunity for the esthetician through excellence in esthetics education and training.

Apply Now ?>

Excellence in Esthetics

At the Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics, conveniently located 7 miles northwest of Boston, MA, our mission is to create economic opportunity for the esthetician through excellence in esthetics education and training.

Apply Now ?>

Excellence in Esthetics

At the Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics, conveniently located 7 miles northwest of Boston, MA, our mission is to create economic opportunity for the esthetician through excellence in esthetics education and training.

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Classes Starting

August 11, 2025

Full-Time Day

September 15, 2025

Full-Time Day,
Part-Time Day – AM
& Part-Time Evening

 

About the Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics

Admissions

All individuals interested in attending the Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics are required to tour the facility and meet with an Admissions Representative well in advance of the class start date.

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How to Apply

To apply, each applicant must submit an Admissions Application and required documentation.

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid, consisting of Federal loans, Federal Pell Grant, and State Grants, is available to those who qualify. Students must apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine eligibility of Financial Aid in the form of loans and grants.

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Our Program

600 Hour CHI Esthetics Program

The educational objective for the 600 Hour CHI Esthetics Training Program is to prepare the student for the Massachusetts State Board of Cosmetology Examination in Esthetics.

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Advanced Seminars for Licensed Professional

Catherine Hinds Company provides in-depth and comprehensive training focusing on advanced treatments and modalities trending in the esthetic industry for licensed professionals only.

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The History of Catherine Hinds

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1979

Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics Opens in Newton, MA

1990

Catherine Hinds Named "Legend" by Dermascope Magazine

1996

1200 Hour Medical Esthetics Program Accredited

2001

An G. Hinds Purchases Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics & Catherine Hinds Company

2003

Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics Receives 2003 ACCSC School of Distinction

2007

Opening of Catherine Hinds Company and PCA Skin Distribution

2008

Recession and Regrowth

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Our dedication to providing excellence in esthetics is expressed at the core of our program, with an understanding that the training we present today is the foundation our graduates will stand upon as they launch into new careers.

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The Student Clinic

The Student Clinic provides a realistic hands-on opportunity for students to interface with clients in an environment that simulates the professional skin care industry.

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Our Clinics

Clinic treatments begin with an introduction to your student esthetician followed by a consultation with the student and a Licensed Esthetics Instructor to evaluate your skin care objectives. The student, with the aid of the instructor, will establish the best approach and treatment for your skin care needs. We offer techniques and products that target specific treatment strategies for a vast range of skin conditions including acne and age management.

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Book an Appointment

Please Call 781.935.3344 & Press 1 for the Student Clinic.

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Alumni Testimonial

"I just wanted to write you and say thanks for all that you and the team at CHI did for myself, my peers, and many many others. I graduated in December and I will say that I have more than enough training to do what I want, and go where I wish and that’s a direct reflection of the hard work that you and others have done for us. The training at CHI was well beyond what I expected, and I am continuously amazed at how well prepared I feel. Other estheticians ask me where I went to school, and I always tell them, but I never reveal the caliper of what I learned because I know how many people did not have the experience I had, or the opportunity to go to the same school. Thank you kindly for all that you have done. I am eternally grateful for you and what the others did for us. Just keep doing what your doing. It was an absolute pleasure to be there every day."

Oakley '24 Graduate