Universities That Offer Cosmetology

University of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences

• Established in 1976, the University of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (UCAS) in Harlingen, Texas has expanded to open three other locations in McAllen and San Antonio (two of them are here). The university provides flexible scheduling, as courses and laboratories are available part-time, full-time, day or evening. Each campus also has its own salon open to the public, where students gain hands-on experience in their course of study, whether its cosmetology, manicuring, facials or shampooing. The cosmetology program requires completion of 1500 hours and prepares students for the Texas state license examination.

  University of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
  913 N. 13th St.
  Harlingen, TX 78550
  956-412-1212
  ucastx.com

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture

• Established in 2004 by the founder of Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa in 26 locations, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (TUBC) has campuses in six locations in the Chicago, Illinois area. The university offers programs in cosmetology, esthetics (skin treatments), nail technology and teacher training. The cosmetology curriculum is available either part-time (17 months) or full-time (10 months) for a total of 1500 hours. It incorporates lectures in addition to demonstrations, videos, visual presentations, guest artists and hands-on experience through clinical labs and salons. Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities such as The LEAP Program (Learning, Education, Achievement, Performance), offering students the opportunity to take a trip to New York City.

  Tricoci University of Beauty Culture
  2000 Spring Road, Suite 202
  Oak Brook, IL 60523
  630-528-3330
  tricociuniversity.com

Dudley Cosmetology University

• Located in Kernersville, North Carolina, Dudley Cosmetology University (DCU) has produced successful graduates who have worked with entertainers like Halle Barry and Wesley Snipes and have appeared on television shows such as America's Next Top Model. Founded in 1989, the university offers courses to prepare cosmetology students for licensing, but focuses on salon training advancement courses. These courses improve the skills of licensed cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, instructors or make-up artists. These individuals not only improve their training in the field, but also learn how to operate a successful business.

  Dudley Cosmetology University
  900 E Mountain St # A
  Kernersville, NC 27284
  336-451-9648
  dcuadvanced.com