Chicago's Paul Mitchell School offers day and evening cosmetology programs offering students instruction across a wide range of beautification disciplines. Coursework covers hair cutting and coloring, including a survey of cross-cultural hairstyling techniques. The course also covers modern trends in makeup and fashion. The program is divided into three main facets. The program's core is grounded in a development of basic techniques as well as interpersonal skills designed to improve personal relationships with future clients and solidify client bases. An adaptive session focuses on salon retailing and effective time managements skills, including a survey of successful business communication tactics. The program's final creative facet surveys advanced hairdressing and cosmetology techniques.
Paul Mitchell the School Chicago
1225 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60607
312-733-9285
school.paulmitchell.edu
The Aveda Institute Chicago offers cosmetology instruction that spans the entire gamut of the profession and includes lessons in skin care, body care, makeup and esthiology. The school's 41-week cosmetology program is grounded in a foundation of basic theoretical and practical knowledge of both stylistic and business-building technique. Topics covered include plant aromaology, anatomy, permanent restructuring, chemical hair relaxing, skin care and make up as well as a survey of state rules and regulations relevant to cosmetology and beauty services. The 20-week esthiology course covers international trends in purification and skin renewal through surveys of facial massage and physiology. Each program offers insight into developing your own cosmetology business and offers sessions with the school's personal career development associates.
Aveda Institute Chicago
2828 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60607
773-883-1560
avedainstitutechicago.com
Chicago's Capri Beauty college offers numerous profession-specific programs in cosmetology. Capri's basic cosmetology course surveys practical hair treatments, hair styling, esthetics and chemical applications. Coursework in shop management and sanitation is also covered. The program also places emphasis on the development of interpersonal skills for proactive client communication. Capri also offers courses that allow students to become instructors in the field of cosmetology. Education psychology, teaching methods and business methods are surveyed. Students who complete the instructor training program have the opportunity to apply for Illinois state certification in cosmetology and beauty services.
Capri Beauty College
2653 W. 63rd Street
Chicago, IL 60607
773-778-1077
capri.edu/chicago