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Cosmetology & Beauty School - Chicago, IL

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Paul Mitchell The School Chicago
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1225 s halsted street , chicago, IL 60607

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Barbering Programs, Cosmetology Programs, Instructor Programs

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Paul Mitchell The School Chicago - Cosmetology School

Located in the downtown campus of the University of Illinois Chicago, Paul Mitchell The School Chicago offers leading programs in cosmetology, barbering (not currently enrolling), and instruction (this program is an employee trainee program) as well as access to housing options and discounted campus parking. Our 16,500-square-foot beauty school in Chicago is just minutes from the famous sights of the Windy City and not far from Rosemont, Aurora, and Cicero.  

 

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Cosmetology

Start your cosmetology education and learn real-world haircutting, coloring, styling, makeup, skin care, and nails. You’ll explore the fundamentals and theory in the classroom, then practice skills like braiding, extensions, and other popular techniques in a salon environment, using professional products, tools, and skills.

Cosmetology (1500 hrs), Cosmetology (1600 hrs), Cosmetology Refresher (250 hrs)

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Barbering

Students in our barbering programs learn classic short haircuts as well as scissor and clipper-over-comb techniques, fades, tapers, and precision haircutting. They also learn short-hair color placements, short-hair styling techniques, customized beard grooming, and shaves.

Barbering (1500 hrs)

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Teacher Training

Our Teacher Training program uses various methodologies to teach instructors how to facilitate theory and practical lessons, along with the necessary skill sets to evaluate student performance with proper coaching and feedback, and to prepare students for their cosmetology, barbering, or esthetician state board examination.

Barber Teacher (500), Barber Teacher, Cosmetology Teacher (500), Cosmetology Teacher

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Financial Aid
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We love supporting the dreams of our Future Professionals. That’s why our Financial Aid Office at our Chicago campus is here to help educate you on the types of financial aid. There are several financial aid, alternative funding, and scholarship options available for our cosmetology school to those who qualify.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN CHICAGO

Our students (we call them Future Professionals) donate their time, talent and energy to various charities through cut-a-thons, fashion shows and countless other fundraising events and philanthropic activities. We make a difference—and have fun doing it!

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Digital Support

Whether they’re at home, in the classroom, or relaxing on the beaches of Lake Michigan, our students always have access to their assignments, the latest school news, and career tips from beauty industry leaders at their fingertips.

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Student Clubs

At Paul Mitchell The School Chicago, education doesn’t end at the classroom door. Our student-run Green Team teaches our school and local communities how to respect the Earth and find innovative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION

Learn more about our graduation, placement, and licensure rates, and much more.

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  • HEERF Disclosures

  • Title IX Training Materials

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Title IX Coordinator

Megan Horner
1225 South Halsted Street,
Chicago, IL 60607
meganh@chicago.paulmitchell.edu
312-733-9285 Ext 4143

Paul Mitchell The School Chicago
FAFSA CODE

034903

ADDRESS

1225 S Halsted Street,
Chicago, IL 60607

Phone

312-733-9285

ENTITY NAME

Success Shared, LLC, dba Paul Mitchell The School Chicago

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Paul Mitchell The School Chicago is nationally accredited by National Accrediting Commissions of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc (NACCAS). The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) is recognized by the United States Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, and massage therapy, including those offered via Distance Education. *Accreditation on Probation for Financial Reporting Requirements.

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