Kankakee Area Career Center

Cosmetology Program Information

KACC's School of Cosmetology provides the training necessary to become a licensed cosmetologist in Illinois. While earning hours, students acquire the skills needed to perform services on customers in our full-service salon.

Students can use this course as a stepping stone to complete licensure requirements. They will attend KACC during their designated time and earn hours to transfer to the Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology.

Professional cosmetologists teach the Cosmetology program. KACC's licensed teaching professionals follow the curriculum, rules, and regulations established by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. This program provides hours of training that can be transferred to the Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology in Bradley or Tinley Park, Illinois.

Students who take this course have the advantage of earning hours toward state licensure in the field of Cosmetology. Students receive instruction in theory knowledge, practical applications, and state board standards during their scheduled class time. Classes include but are not limited to Professional Development, Color, Chemical Texture, Haircutting, Infection Control, Basic Nail Applications, Skin, Makeup, Hairstyling, Product Knowledge, Chemistry, Scalp Care, and Salon Business. Students will build upon the knowledge and skills attained during lectures, continue working in the classroom, and gain hands-on experience by working with each other in our salon.

Review the Cosmetology Program sections below:

Industry Certifications

Requirements & Costs

Career Opportunities

Personal Qualities

Schoolwide KACC Training

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Cosmetology Program Licensing

Cosmetology Hours: Students can transfer hours to Paul Mitchell towards their Cosmetology License upon completing this program.

Cosmetology Program Requirements & Costs*

Cosmetology Kits are required and sold to students at KACC's cost.

*Fees are due before each Phase begins. Tuition and kit fees are subject to change (last reviewed Sep 2023). Please email KACC for more information.

Cosmetology I: $240 (Apron, Manikin Head (4), Manikin Head Stand, Signature Book)

Cosmetology II: $200 (Manikin Head (5))

2-ring binder	Notebook
Index cards	Folder (red)
Highlighters	#2 Pencils
Box of Kleenex	Hand sanitizer
Box of band-aids	Regular calculator

Cosmetology Program Career Opportunities

Several career opportunities exist for students who complete the Cosmetology program. Here are a few examples.

Hairstylist	Nail Technician
Esthetician	Spa Attendant

Beauty Supply Store Sales Associate

Wig and Extension Stylist

Cosmetology Program Personal Qualities

Students can enhance their experience in the Cosmetology program by possessing the following key personal qualities.

Creative

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to details

Ability to be patient and respectful

Adaptive to changing trends

Strong business acumen skills: understand the business basics like marketing, budgeting, and customer service

Schoolwide KACC Training

Significant benefits are available to students who remain focused and diligent at KACC. The staff at KACC enjoys supporting our youth in achieving their dreams beyond high school. We have established the following to assist our community to flourish post-high school years. Please review our Workplace Excellence Badges, Career Coaching, and Specific Benefits Gained Through KACC sections below.

Workplace Excellence Soft/Essential Skill Badges Earned

ADAPTability	COMMUNICATIONability
DEPENDability	REASONability
PRESENTability	WORKability
SUITability	TRANSITIONability
RESPECTability	WRITEability

Super Badge: Solidifying collective competency in all of the above areas

Career Coaching

Online Portfolio

Cover Letter

Introduction Letter

Resume

Reference Letters

LinkedIn Profile

Interviewing Skills

Career Exploration

Financial Planning

Scholarship Essay Writing

Specific Benefits Gained Through KACC

2 Year CTE Diploma - Recognizing students who attended KACC for 2 consecutive years
- Received an Attendance of 90% or higher
- Received a "B" Average or better (1st year entirety, and at least the first 3 semesters of the 2nd year)
- Received competency (90% or higher) in employability skills, and
- Received a Workplace Excellence Super Badge

KACC Student Advisory Committee

SkillsUSA participation and recognition on state and national levels & scholarships offered

National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) qualification & scholarships offered

KACC Scholarships are offered to all KACC Seniors who apply

Hands-on experiences through KACC class and internship opportunities through established connections to business and industry through KACC

Classes taught by those who have succeeded in the jobs they represent

Positive referrals and evaluations from KACC teachers about work students have completed while at KACC further student engagement to showcase their skills.