American Academy of Health and Beauty, Manchester

As an accredited school that trains the next generation of aestheticians, nail artists, and massage therapists, the American Academy of Health and Beauty places a premium on giving its students hands-on experience. That means that it takes special care when it comes to the spa services it offers to the public.

While these treatments range from waxing to advanced skin care, they all help the school's pupils continue to refine their craft—an essential final step in their education. They also incorporate premium products; nail services feature polish from OPI and Gelish, for example, and makeup artists use mineral-based products from Jane Iredale.