Esthetician Schools in Chicago

In this article, part of our series covering the major cities in the United States, we look at esthetician schools in Chicago. In an earlier post we covered esthetician schools in Illinois and this article largely draws upon its content. For those looking for information specific to Chicago, this will serve as a quick reckoner.
Introduction
Chicago is the third most populous city in the United States after New York City and Los Angeles. As of Census 2010, it had a population of 2,695,598. It is one of the world’s top ten Global Financial Centers. The city offers very good career opportunities in the beauty and personal care services industry. Estheticians will find Chicago an excellent place to set up their practice. The city’s overall affluence and its fashion-conscious population are the major factors that favor the growth of its personal care services industry.

Esthetician license in Chicago

As with other states, esthetics is a regulated occupation in Illinois. To practice as an esthetician, you need to apply to the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation and pass the licensing examination. To apply for an esthetician license , the following requirements need to be met:

1. Minimum age of sixteen years.
2. Minimum education of eighth grade or equivalent. Those without this should take an Ability to Benefit test.
3. Completion of 750 hours of training from an approved esthetician school.
The examination comprises both written and practical tests and assesses the candidates’ ability to perform the basic esthetics services independently.
Illinois has reciprocity arrangements with several states with similar or more stringent eligibility requirements than Illinois. The license is issued for a term of two year. For renewal, the esthetician must have completed continuing education requirements as specified by the Division. More information about licensing can be had directly from:
Division of Professional Regulation
320W. Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
217-782-8556
Accredited esthetician schools in Chicago
While there are a total of 42 accredited esthetician schools in the whole of Illinois, those within the city limits of Chicago number only seven. The following are the esthetician schools in Chicago accredited by the Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP). This national agency accredits esthetician schools only after a thorough audit of the schools in terms of the quality of their infrastructure, curriculum and faculty. The audit is done periodically to ensure that each school maintains the required standards. These accredited schools can therefore be considered as top quality training centers in esthetics.

1. Aveda Institute Chicago
Chicago, IL 60657-5775
Tel: 773-883-1560
2. Dudley Beauty College
Chicago, IL 60620-3235
Tel: 773-488-5900
3. Pivot Point Beauty School
Bloomingdale, IL 60108-2702
Tel: 847-985-5900
4. Pivot Point Beauty School
Chicago, IL 60618-3113
Tel: 773-463-3121
5. Rosel School of Cosmetology, Inc.
Chicago, IL 60659-1913
Tel: 773-508-5600
6. Tricoci University of Beauty Culture
Chicago, IL 60656-1805
Tel: 773-467-1900
7. University of Aesthetics
Chicago, IL 60622
Tel: 800-825-6776
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