Cosmetologists Chicago offers exciting educational opportunities for members, including live events, webinars and homestudies. It's a major benefit of your membership. Join an organization today to take advantage of these events. Non-members may attend, but must pay a higher fee for each program. Click on a tab to find out more about the events we offer in your field!
Please note: Students may audit CE or partner education if space allows but must register for the classes they wish to attend. First preference is given to licensed professionals. CE will not be awarded to students and students may not participate in the hands-on portion of any course.
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We also offer continuing education you can take from the comfort of your own home. These courses are designed for beauty professionals who want to complete continuing education in the areas of Marketing, Hand Facial and Spa Pedicure. In addition to nail technicians, licensed cosmetologists may also take these courses for CE credit. Find out more . . .
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Cosmetologists Chicago offers exciting educational opportunities for members. Join our organization today to take advantage of these events. Non-members may attend, but must pay a higher fee for each program.
Keep Your License Current Odd numbered years are renewal years for Illinois Cosmetologists. For contact information for state license boards, visit our licensure resource page or contact the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation at (217) 785-0800.
Masters of Beauty with Nick Arrojo - September 19-20, 2010 in Chicago Cosmetologist Chicago members earn special savings and incredible discounts to attend an exclusive event, featuring 2010 Platform Artist of the Year Nick Arrojo.
Nick, along with his team of Master Stylists, is sharing his trademark secrets through the MOB Program—which is brought to you exclusively by Empire Beauty Schools and Nick Arrojo. Attend either the 2-day Tour of Beauty workshops or the 1-day Skill Certification Classes learning Nick’s signature techniques for haircutting with razor & scissors, dimensional hair coloring techniques, style finishing and make-up articstry.
SEPTEMBER 19-20 DoubleTree Hotel | 300 E. Ohio St. Chicago, IL 60611
2-day tour of beauty Spend two days with Nick Arrojo and his team as Nick works with you personally. Nick will show you first hand all of his renowned techniques you can use back in your salon and profession the very next day!
Regular Price $699 Cosmetologists Chicago members: $499 Non-members: $599 (includes a two year membership in Cosmetologists Chicago)
1-day skill certification classes Spend the day with Nick’s team of Master Stylists as they teach you – hands-on – Nick’s time-tested trends you can apply to your own careers right away!
Regular Price $299 Cosmetologists Chicago members: $199 Non-members: $259
Registration for the 1-day skill certification will be through Empire Education. Those interested should call 570-429-4249 for details & registration.
Other Tour of Beauty Dates available at www.mastersofbeauty.com
Leveraging Social Media to Grow Your Business and Increase Client Loyalty with Schedulicity This how-to workshop will give salon owners and pros actionable tips, advice and insights into how to efficiently use social media for promotion, client engagement and building low-cost widespread visibility for business. Organized by the most popular social media technologies today, this highly customized educational workshop does more than just talk about trends. Schedulicity will provide proven techniques, concrete actions, and successful case studies from their own experiences in building a fan base of more than 25,000 people on Facebook. They’ll utilize all the social media tools plus their experiences in helping thousands of salon professionals grow their business.
Download bios of educators Michael Wilson, Tiffany "Ms. Esthy" Taylor, Steve Cannon & Bridget Cavanaugh
Date: Monday, October 11, 2010 Location: Lewis University, 2122 York Road, Oakbrook, IL 60452 Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm CE Hours: 3 Pricing: $10 Members | $50 Non-members
The Cosmetologists Chicago Annual Business Meeting will follow at 3:30 pm, then a cocktail reception immediately following.
Parking is complimentary.
Pivot Point Continuing Education Workshops (ABN members receive a 15% discount - Get your access code at the members-only discount & coupon page). More classes coming soon!
Sassoon Academy Chicago Take advantage of a preferred CC discounted rate of 15% off any scheduled 3-Day or 5-Day Cutting course and 10% off any 6-Week Comprehensive Cutting course. Visit the Members Only Discounts & Coupons page for full details. CLICK HERE for a pdf of the Chicago Academy brochure and schedule!
Keep Your License Current Odd numbered years are renewal years for Illinois estheticians. For contact information for state license boards, visit our licensure resource page or contact the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation at (217) 785-0800.
AAE offers exciting educational opportunities for members. Join our organization today to take advantage of these events.
Upcoming Discounted Partner Events:
AAE is pleased to partner with Bioelements to bring you a new member benefit - advanced education at two Chicago-land Bioelements locations! This is a great way to get CE credit at classes that are normally only open to Bioelements Partnership Spas! Plus, CE classes are only $10 (you must pay with credit card when registering. Product knowledge classes are also available free of charge but no CE is awarded.
Registration: It's easy. Simply call the Bioelements non-partnership registration line at 800-633-5638. Let them know you are an AAE or CC member and provide them with your name, license number and credit card. They will ask you for an email address and you will be sent a class confirmation with the location, map, directions, class description and all necessary info for you to attend.
Chicago/Ravenswood Location (Chi) 4043 N. Ravenswood Suite 216, Chicago, IL 60613
Villa Park Location (VP) 100 E. Roosevelt Rd. Suite 12, Villa Park, IL 60181 (Inside Marshall Salon Service Store)
August 2010 Aug 30 Facial Massage Workshop- 10am-5pm VP Aug 30- Retail Product Knowledge- 10am-3pm CHI Aug 31- Professional Use Only PK 10am-3pm CHI
SEPTEMBER
Villa Park Monday, September 13 Retail Product Knowledge 10 – 3 Tuesday, September 14 Professional Use- Only Product Knowledge 10 – 3 Tuesday, September 21 Facial Massage Workshop 10 – 5 Tuesday, September 28 Recognizing Rosacea 10 – 5
Chicago Monday, September 20 - Facial Massage Workshop 10 – 5 Tuesday, September 21 - Bioelements Facial 10 – 3 Monday, September 27 - Retail Product Knowledge 10 – 3 Tuesday, September 28 - Professional Use-Only Product Knowledge 10 – 3
OCTOBER
Villa Park Monday, October 4 - Acne Clearing Treatment 10 – 3 Monday, October 18 - Retail Product Knowledge 10 – 3 Tuesday, October 19 - Professional Use-Only Product Knowledge 10 – 3
Chicago Monday, October 11 - Recognizing Rosacea 10 – 5 Monday, October 25 - Retail Product Knowledge 10 – 3 Tuesday, October 26 - Professional Use-Only Product Knowledge 10 – 3
NOVEMBER
Villa Park Tuesday, November 2 - The Bioelements Facial 10 – 3 Monday, November 15 - Retail Product Knowledge 10 – 3 Tuesday, November 16 - Professional Use-Only Product Knowledge 10 – 3 Monday, November 29 - Recognizing Rosacea 10 – 5
Chicago Monday, November 1 - Acne Clearing Treatment 10 – 3 Tuesday, November 2 - Facial Massage Workshop 10 – 5 Monday, November 29 - Retail Product Knowledge 10 – 3 Tuesday, November 30 -Professional Use-Only Product Knowledge 10 – 3
DECEMBER
Villa Park Monday, November 6 - Retail Product Knowledge 10 – 3 Tuesday, November 7- Professional Use-Only Product Knowledge 10 – 3
Bioelements Retail Product Knowledge Learn all about the Bioelements retail skin care line: How to take the guesswork out of product recommendations; How to use the Manual; The basics of custom blending. No CE Awarded for this class.
Bioelements Professional Product Knowledge Discover how to use the Bioelements Professional-Use-Only line in your treatment room: The science behind the formulations; How to custom blend personalized treatments for maximum results. No CE Awarded for this class.
Facial Massage Workshop Learn how to perform several of the most popular and effective Massage Techniques and discuss product choices for each massage; How to put the different movements together to achieve maximum results; Step-by-step procedures for the following massage techniques: Traditional Massage, Sebum Control Massage and Flaxx-C Firming Massage. 5 CE
Recognizing Rosacea In this hands-on class, learn how to identify rosacea along with various treatment options; Learn the origin and trigger factors of rosacea and how to discuss rosacea with clients; How to perform a safe, yet effective facial treatment, and provide your clients with an At-Home Agenda. 5 CE
Bioelements Acne Clearing Treatment Discover the physiology of acneic skin and the adult acne client: How to identify the four grades; The Bioelements Acne Clearing System; How to perform the Bioelements Acne Clearing Treatment. 4 CE
The Bioelements Facial All you need to know information for performing a Bioelements Facial: Product selection, customization, and step-by-step procedures; Tips for designing an At-Home Agenda. 4 CE
The American Association for Esthetics® (AAE) is an approved sponsor of continuing education by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Please note that programs and educators are subject to change.
INTA offers exciting educational opportunities for members. Join our organization today to take advantage of these events. Non-members may attend, but must pay a higher fee for each program.
Keep Your License Current Even numbered years are renewal years for Illinois nail technicians. For contact information for state license boards, visit our licensure resource page or contact the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation at (217) 785-0800.
Mark your calendar for America's Beauty Show, March 27-29, 2010 and the annual INTA Nail Technicians Conference, a full day of education and networking!
INTA N.A.I.L. - New And Interesting Learning - Two days. Two classes. Brought to you by Next Level Education & INTA. Educator Shawn Wilson combines her unique teaching style and her real world experience as a business owner to advocate for increased professionalism and development of trained professionals in the industry. She is dedicated to taking nail technicians to the next level by training, mentoring, and coaching nail technicians and moving them to a successful and fulfilling career in the nail industry.
Price (per class): $40 for INTA members | $55 for non-members Location: 401 N. Michigan Avenue, 24th floor (Cosmetologists Chicago Offices) CE: 3 hours per class
Class size is extremely limited so register now. REGISTER ONLINE or call 312.321.5161.
Monday, September 13 & Monday, September 27, 2010
9:00am - 12:00pm Choosing the Right Environment for Success Are you working in the right salon for your career? If you are not making the income you want, it can only be because you didn’t prepare for success.
You will learn:
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Preparing for Success - Marketing Yourself Are you experiencing the success you deserve? Would you like to increase your income?
INTA presents WALK THE WALK - October 18, 2010 with Nail Tek “The Natural Nail Experts” Energize your business at all levels (retail sales, add on services, professionalism and hands-on education) to build your natural nail services. Peggy Bellafiore (Nail Tek Regional Manager) and Mary Jo Zwirowski (Master Tek Coach) will share years of successful salon industry experience with you. This class is great for experienced nail technicians looking to reignite their business or new salon professionals looking to fine tune their skills and network with other professionals. This is also a terrific opportunity for salon managers looking for new business building ideas.
Seating is limited so REGISTER TODAY!
October 18, 2010 Illinois Institute of Technology Rice Campus (IIT) 201 East Loop Rd. Wheaton IL 60189
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CE hrs = 5
Pricing: Early Bird special $99.00 After October 1- $125.00 (includes product kit with a salon value over $75.00 and lunch. Must pre-register due to limited seating.)
REGISTER ONLINE NOW or call 312.321.5161
Requirements: This class is open to licensed Nail Technician or Cosmetologist, salon owner/manager. You must have one hand free of all nail products for hands-on portion of class.
PARTNER EVENTS INTA members may attend Nailpro shows free of charge. For information about the next Nailpro show, please visit Nailpro.com
Cosmetologists Illinois offers exciting educational opportunities for members. Join our organization today to take advantage of these events. Non-members may attend, but must pay a higher fee for programs. To register for an events, please see the contact info in the listing.
Education from Affiliates Affiliate Presidents and Education Planners: Submit or update your education schedule. Email membership@americasbeautyshow.com with your details.
Affiliate Name & Number
Event & Contact Details
Danville #1
Starved Rock #3
Northwestern #4
Chicago #5
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Peoria #6
All Classes are scheduled at: AmericInn, 9106 N. Lindbergh Dr., Peoria, IL 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (lunch Included)
Springfield #7
River Bend #8
Contact Nancy Reynolds on 618.667.7574 to register!
All events are held at: Alvereita's 3048 Godfrey Road Godfrey, IL 62035
For more class information contact Leveda Gavin on 618-377-5515.
Quincy #9
Decatur #12
Lake County #13
For details and locations, contact: Cynthia Harvey via email at captain49@comcast.net
Twin Cities #15
East Central #16
For more information, or to register for classes, contact Cathy Story on 217.663.0293.
Fox Valley #19
All events at Batavia Moose Lodge, 7-9pm, second Monday of the month (unless otherwise noted) Location: 1535 South Batavia Ave.(RT.31) Batavia, Il.60510 Location subject to change.
Questions? Call Janet Jancauskas at 630.879.8983 or jancauskas@comcast.net
Or Email: LaVada Condict, Affiliate President Janet Jancauskas, 1st VP Connie Billips, Secretary
Robinson #21
Rock River #22
Bourbonnais #25
For information on upcoming events contact Bridget Berggren at berggie@comcast.net or on 815.697.2895
United #26
For information, contact Barbara Campbell at aurabjc@aol.com
Lincoln #32
Little Egypt #34
Clark County #39
Artistic #42
Professional #45
Cosmetologists Illinois is an approved sponsor of continuing education by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Please note that programs and educators are subject to change.
Educación y Eventos
Cosmetologists Chicago partners with the following fine organizations to bring discounted continuing education to members. Click on the logo to find out details and class schedules!
Pivot Point Continuing Education Workshops (CC members receive a 15% discount - Get your access code at the members-only discount & coupon page). More class times coming soon!
Sassoon Academy Chicago Take advantage of a preferred Cosmetologists Chicago discounted rate of 15% off any scheduled 3-Day or 5-Day Cutting course and 10% off any 6-Week Comprehensive Cutting course. Visit the Members Only Discounts & Coupons page for full details and how to get a free gift! CLICK HERE for a pdf of the Chicago Academy brochure and schedule!
Biolements AAE is pleased to partner with Bioelements to bring you a new member benefit - advanced education at two Chicago-land Bioelements locations! This is a great way to get CE credit at classes that are normally only open to Bioelements Partnership Spas! Plus, CE classes are only $10 (you must pay with a credit card when registering. Product knowledge classes are also available free of charge but no CE is awarded.
Registration: It's easy. Simply call the Bioelements non-partnership registration line at 800-633-5638. Let them know you are an AAE or CC member and provide them with your name, license number and credit card number. They will ask you for an email address and you will be sent a class confirmation with the location, map, directions, class description and all necessary info for you to attend.
Bioelements Retail Product Knowledge Learn all about the Bioelements retail skin care line: How to take the guesswork out of product recommendations; How to use the Manual; The basics of custom blending. 0 CE
Bioelements Professional Product Knowledge Discover how to use the Bioelements Professional-Use-Only line in your treatment room: The science behind the formulations; How to custom blend personalized treatments for maximum results. 0 CE
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