Program Overview

Introduction to the Cosmetology Program

The cosmetology program at Lake Land College offers students an opportunity to train for a high-demand career in just one year. This field is perfect for entrepreneurs, providing a career that allows creativity, flexible work hours, and a good income.

Career Opportunities

Many cosmetologists work as stylists, nail technicians, estheticians, or salon owners. The field of cosmetology was rated among the "Top 50 Hottest Jobs" in Money Magazine. Highlights of a career as a stylist include:

• Flexible hours
• Multiple job opportunities
• Potential to own your own business
• Work from your home with proper licensing

Program Details

Students will receive classroom and practical training under the guidance of Lake Land College licensed cosmetology instructors. The cosmetology program and the teacher certificate program meet Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Standards for licensure.

Clinic Hours

• Cosmetology Clinic Hours: Fall and Spring Semester, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
• Esthetics/Skin Care Hours: Spring and Summer Semester, Appointment only, 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Services Offered

All work is done exclusively by students under the supervision of licensed instructors. The services offered include:

• Hair cuts
• Hair color services
• Highlight services
• Tonings
• Perms
• Relaxers/Straighteners
• Specialty services
• Facial services
• Nail services
• Esthetics services
• Body treatments
• Waxing

Cosmetology Services

• Hair cuts:
  • Female Hair Cut: $12.00
  • Male Haircut: $8.00
  • Beard Trim: $5.00
• Hair color services:
  • Retouch: $30.00
  • Retouch with Foils: $50.00
  • Scalp to Ends: $35.00
  • Color Remover: starting at $30.00
• Highlight services:
  • Partial Foils: $30.00
  • Full Head Foils: $45.00
  • Balayage/Ombre: $50.00
  • Cap Highlight: $30.00
• Tonings:
  • Root Smudge: $10.00
  • Color Gloss: *additional $10.00
  • Added Tone: *additional and up $10.00
• Perms:
  • Basic Perm: $25.00
  • Senior: $20.00
  • Specialty Perm: starting at $40.00
• Relaxers/Straighteners: starting at $40.00
• Specialty services:
  • Scalp Treatment: $10.00
  • Deep Conditioner: $8.00
  • Shampoo & Style: starting at $10.00
  • Senior: $5.00
  • Braid/Up Style: starting at $10.00

Facial Services

• Basic Facial: $20.00
• Makeup Application: $5.00
• Brow, Lip or Chin Wax: each $5.00

Nail Services

• Manicure: $10.00
• Pedicure: $20.00
• Polish Change: $5.00
• Gel Polish add on: $5.00
• Paraffin: $5.00

Esthetics Services

• Custom Facial w/ Hand & Arm Massage: $25.00
• Age Smart Treatment: $30.00
• Resurfacing Facial: $35.00
• Ultra-Calming Facial: $30.00
• Wet/Dry Microdermabrasion: $45.00
• Non-Surgical Facelift (NS Lift): $20.00
• Express Facial for Men: $20.00

Body Treatments

• Exfoliating Body Treatment: $25.00
• Back Nourishing Treatment: $20.00

Waxing

• Eyebrows, Lip or Chin: $5.00
• Underarms: $15.00
• Arms: $20.00
• Legs (Lower): $20.00
• Legs (Full): $30.00