Cosmetology Schools in Illinois – Paul Mitchell Schools

The Paul Mitchell cosmetology schools in Illinois offer the education and skills you’ll need to prepare for the Illinois board exam and become a licensed cosmetologist. You’ll learn hands-on haircutting, coloring, styling, makeup, skin care, and nail technique. You’ll also explore 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. All with professional hands-on support from instructors who will help you advance your craft.

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Some locations also offer programs in barbering, esthetics, nails, and instructor training. Read more below for information about each program.

Develop your skills in this rapidly evolving industry and learn classic short haircuts as well as scissor and clipper-over-comb techniques, fades, tapers, and precision haircutting in the barbering program offered at some Illinois Paul Mitchell Schools. Students will also learn short-hair color placements, short-hair styling techniques, customized beard grooming, and shaves as they prepare for the Illinois barber licensing exam.

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_{*The barbering program varies by location. Please see the locations listed below to determine which locations offer this program and learn more about each individual program.}

Estheticians are licensed professionals who specialize in skin care. The esthetics program offered at some Paul Mitchell cosmetology schools in Illinois teaches students hands-on skincare techniques and theory in hair removal, waxing, brow design, makeup, facials, facial massage, use of facial machines, and skin therapy.

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_{*The esthetics program varies by location. Please see the locations listed below to determine which locations offer this program and learn more about each individual program.}

The nails program at some of our Illinois Paul Mitchell Schools takes your education further. Students in the nails program learn about manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, fills, gels, tips, and creative designs while also developing business skills needed in the nail industry.

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_{*The nails program varies by location. Please see the locations listed below to determine which locations offer this program and learn more about each individual program.}

Are you a beauty or barbering professional who loves teaching others? If so, consider completing the instructor program at one of our Illinois beauty schools. As an instructor and a professional, you’ll be responsible for shaping the future of the beauty world and guiding emerging artists. This course educates prospective Illinois instructors to address the needs of students in the classroom and clinic classroom. Our areas of emphasis include the methods of teaching, evaluating student performance, preparing students for their state license board examinations, and more.

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_{*The instructor program varies by location. Please see the locations listed below to determine which locations offer this program and learn more about each individual program.}

As one of Illinois’ leading cosmetology education providers, Paul Mitchell Schools offer locations throughout the entire state. Find a location near you and begin your beauty education today!

Bradley – Programs offered: Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Instructor, and Nails

Chicago – Programs offered: Barbering, Cosmetology, and Instructor

Lombard – Programs offered: Cosmetology, Barbering, and Instructor

Normal – Programs offered: Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Instructor

Tinley Park – Programs offered: Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Instructor