The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology. We can help you with your career in cosmetology or aesthetics.
Cosmetology (DG Campus Only)
Become an Illinois licensed cosmetologist. You will learn hair-styling, color, make-up, skincare, & nail technology.
Aesthetics
Become an Illinois licensed aesthetician. You will learn skincare, waxing, make-up, & more.
Instructor Programs
Become a licensed cosmetology instructor (cosmetology license required) or become a licensed aesthetics instructor (aesthetics license required).
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Our Partners in Your Education
Associated Hair Professionals
Associated Skin Care Professionals
OPI
Marianna Beauty Supply
Wahl
Shark Fin Shears
Prestige SIS
Envision
RISE
Accreditation & Industry Associations
MSA-CESS
Middle States accreditation is a multifaceted evaluation process that schools and school systems voluntarily use to demonstrate they are meeting a defined set of research-based performance standards.
American Association of Cosmetology Schools
We are proud to support our school association, the American Association of Cosmetology Schools.
Illinois Association of Cosmetology Schools
We are proud to support the Illinois Association of Cosmetology Schools.
Chicago Cosmetologists' America's Beauty Show
We're proud to support Chicago Cosmetologists & America's Beauty Show
Professional Beauty Association
We are proud to support the Professional Beauty Association
We Support Our Local Associations
Downtown Downers Grove Management
We are proud to support the Downtown Downers Grove Management Corporation.
Chamber of Commerce - Chamber 630
We are proud to support our local Chamber of Commerce the Chamber 630.
Disclosures
Disclosures for campuses: Chicago, IL ; Downers Grove, IL ; El Dorado, AR
Policies
Publications
Reports
Rights
Resources
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*These policies are not inclusive. For additional information; including, but not limited to policies, please see our Official School Catalog.
For Chicago, IL; Downers Grove, IL; & El Dorado, AR Campuses
These are Required IL Reports: Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act
For the Downers Grove, IL Campus:
For the Chicago, IL Campus:
Beauty Changes Lives is supported by the beauty industry (schools, professionals, vendors, etc.). Beauty Changes Lives offers scholarships & information to encourage future beauty professionals to go to school & join the fun!
Beauty Changes Lives has also prepared the following documents to help you learn more about joining the beauty industry.
The American Association of Cosmetology Schools is an association of schools that supports education & careers in beauty.
O*Net is the Occupational Information Network. It's free & contains occupation information on many different careers. Below, find links to cosmetology, aesthetics, & instructor careers.
Throughout this website you will find resources for you to determine if a professional career is right for you. Many of these resources will include information about job demand & income potential. However, this information can be misleading; these may be averages or may be outdated. This Institution cannot tell you that you will be able to find a job or earn a specified amount. It is up to you to determine through careful research by talking with potential employers in your desired area about job availability & earning potential.
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Student Financial Assistance
Title IX Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator
Leigh Anne Kelley, Director of Schools
Kelley Education Inc.
1357 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
Tel. 773.635.0141
leighanne@uofac.edu