Esthetics

Start your skincare education in esthetics to prepare yourself for a career in the beauty industry! The esthetics program can provide hands-on training in various esthetic techniques, including facials, waxing, make-up application, and lash extensions, working with high-end beauty brands so you learn with the best products and tools available.

Esthetics is the study of maintaining and improving the skin. This 750 hour course is designed to instruct the students in techniques for maintaining and improving healthy skin; the units of study prepare the students to do facials, body treatments, hair removal, make-up and related services. After graduation, the student will be eligible to take the Illinois examination to obtain an Illinois Esthetics license and entry-level employment.

Our curriculum includes. History of skincare, skin analysis, mask theory, hair removal, product and machine knowledge, facials, lash extensions, waxing, makeup, full body treatments, wraps, sanitation and sterilization, business practices, and more.

Graduation requirements. A diploma is issued to each student who has completed 750 hours training, maintained not less than a 75% average on all required written and practical examinations, taken and passed a written and practical School Board Exam with a minimum of 80%, and made satisfactory payment arrangements on any financial obligations to the school.

High-end beauty brands. At Hair Professionals Career College you can get a chance to work with high-end beauty brands like Dermalogica and MUD Cosmetics. Through our partnership with Dermalogica, you'll learn how to use spa-quality products and make smart recommendations to your clients.

Real client experience. You can practice and master esthetic techniques in a real-world setting with real customers under the supervision of our licensed instructors.

Small class sizes. Small class sizes give you more personal time and feedback from your instructors, helping you build your skill set and confidence.

Family-owned school. Being family-owned means we can make decisions that are best for you and work with you closely to help you achieve your goals. Because a big corporation does not own us, we don't have to follow a corporate rulebook.

Six schedule options. With our commitment to flexibility and customization, we offer six distinct schedules for our cosmetology, esthetics, and instructor classes.

TikTok Shop training included. Students learn how to build a personal brand, grow a real following, and turn their beauty skills into income through a complete course from Jenn Lyles, a Top 1% TikTok Shop creator, delivered in 11 short, self-paced modules. Hair Professionals Career College includes it in all programs, cosmetology and esthetics, at no extra cost.

To enroll, applicants must be 17 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, complete the Enrollment Agreement and pay the Registration Fee. High school completion may be shown by a copy of the diploma, GED certificate, a transcript showing high school completion, proof of passing the HiSet exam, proof of college completion, evidence of completed home schooling that state law treats as a home or private school, or a foreign diploma verified by a qualified outside agency. A limited number of high school students (no more than 10% of students enrolled in a year) may be admitted with written permission from their secondary school and a pre-enrollment evaluation; they are not eligible for financial aid until they receive a high school diploma.

Transfer students. The school accepts transfer and out-of-state students, who must complete a minimum of 500 hours of attendance in Cosmetology or 250 hours in Esthetics upon presentation of transcripts of hours from their previous school; the minimum may be waived if the previous school is closing.

Length and period to complete the required hours of training depends on the course and schedule selected to attend. Schedules available and the hours of attendance:

• 30 hours per week: Tuesday - Friday 9-5, or Tuesday & Thursday 1-9, Wednesday 1-5, Saturday 9-5
• 23.5 hours per week: Tuesday - Friday 9-1 & Saturday 9-5
• 30.5 hours per week: Tuesday & Thursday 9-9, Wednesday 9-5
• 13.5 hours per week: Tuesday & Thursday 6-9 & Saturday 9-5
• 19.5 hours per week: Tuesday - Thursday 9-1 & Saturday 9-5
• 22.5 hours per week: Tuesday - Thursday 9-5

School hours: Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The school is closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and for Christmas break from Dec 24 to the 1st Tuesday in January.

Upcoming start dates: November 3, 2026 and December 8, 2026. For a November 3, 2026 start, the catalog's 750-hour ending date is May 4, 2027 on the 30.5-hour 3-day flex schedule, July 1, 2027 on the 22.5-hour 3-day schedule (9-5), August 11, 2027 part-time day (19.5 hours) and December 11, 2027 part-time night (13.5 hours).

Esthetics schedules in the 2026 start-date calendar: 22.5 hours 3-day (9-5), 30.5 hours 3-day flex, 19.5 hours part-time day and 13.5 hours part-time night.

Program cost. Registration Fee $100.00; Class Kit (if purchased from school) $1,100.00; Tuition $12,219.00; Total $13,419.00. The class kit includes Pivot Point LAB "Learn About Beauty" online social learning environment, the Esthetics study guide/textbooks and the Student Tool Kit; students must also purchase a Dry Sanitizer, required by the State of Illinois. Textbooks are included in the cost of the kit (MSRP: Pivot Point Fundamentals Esthetics course book set $209.00; study guide $119.00).

Method of payment. Tuition, kit, and registration fee may be paid by cash, credit card, money order, check, Title IV, loan, etc. The Registration Fee is payable upon enrollment; the Class Kit is payable prior to the first day of attendance if purchased from the school, unless financial aid is being utilized; a monthly tuition payment schedule is available (1st payment is due before or on 1st day of school). If the student does not complete the required hours and all other schooling requirements before the calculated completion date, any remaining hours are charged at $5.00 per hour.

Financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Financial aid includes grants, which do not need to be repaid, and the loan programs (Subsidized Direct Loans, Unsubsidized Direct Loans, and PLUS), which require repayment plus interest. To determine eligibility, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); the school's financial aid team can assist you in this process.

FAFSA school code. 025877.

Scholarships and discounts. Hair Professionals offers scholarships to graduating seniors of area high schools for certain start dates, and may offer a scholarship based upon attendance and grades payable upon graduation. Alumni discounts: Cosmetology graduates can receive a $1,500 discount toward the Esthetics Course, Esthetics graduates a $2,500 discount toward the Cosmetology Course, and Cosmetology and Esthetics graduates a $1,500 discount for an Instructor Course. The school also participates in the AACS ACE Program, and students may apply for Beauty Changes Lives and AACS industry partner scholarships.

Within the field of Esthetics you may choose one of many options: make-up artist in salons, spas or a dermatologist office; manufacturer's representative; retail sales for a department store make-up and skin care line; working in a doctor's office, plastic surgeon or dermatologist offering facial services; or day spa services doing waxing, aromatherapy and body treatments. The school can work with students to inform them of new opportunities for their skill set in the area and connect them with recruiting salon owners and managers.

Outcomes (Hair Professionals Career College Palos Hills). NACCAS rates for data year 2022, derived from all students scheduled to graduate in 2022 (all programs at this campus):

• Graduation Rate 79.25%
• Placement Rate 73.33%
• Licensure Rate 93.75%

75% Graduation Rate within 150% (IPEDS 2020-21 cohort).

Employment assistance. Hair Professionals cannot guarantee employment for any student. Current job listings are made available to graduating students, and the school extends every effort to aid graduates in finding suitable employment.

If you thrive in a family environment, you may love your time at Hair Professionals Career College! Students here enjoy our family-owned environment and a hands-on approach to esthetics training. You become a part of our family when you come to our school: a supportive, positive community where staff can provide you with individualized attention and support. You'll also learn how to do skin analysis, giving guests information they can put into practice at home to improve the health of their skin.