Cosmetology (CRT.COS)

Boost confidence in yourself and others through the Cosmetology program! Learn the complex techniques of hair styling, nail care, and makeup. Lake Land’s cosmetology department gathers proficient stylists in the fields of makeup art, skin therapy, salon ownership, and freelance beauty work.

During your time in the course, you will learn all of the latest beauty trends from professionals with over 40 years of experience. Once you’ve gained your certificate, employment opportunities are plentiful and diverse from running a local salon to working on a film set!

Recent graduates are spotted working today in independently-owned salons and franchised establishments. The job market for a Cosmetologist is always growing. Besides being behind the chair in a salon, there are many different industries such as film, makeup artist, TV, beauty blogger/vlogger that a Cosmetologist could have a rewarding career.

Meet the Faculty

Kristine Marler – Cosmetology Instructor, Director of Cosmetology/Esthetics Program

Our experienced teaching staff have been stylists behind the chair, salon owners, makeup artist, nail techs, skin therapist, freelance work in the beauty business for over 40 years.

 

 

 

Samantha Webster – Cosmetology Instructor – 217-234-5343 – swebster2@lakelandcollege.edu

 

 

 

 

Amy Duckett – Cosmetology Clinical Instructor – 217-234-5344 – aduckett15036@lakelandcollege.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alumni Spotlight

Christiana Sayyah "It’s not for the faint of heart. You really have to want it, but don’t be afraid to ask questions. Within my first month at Lake Land I was taught things that I had been told at another school would not be important. I loved my experience at Lake Land."

Program Options

As you complete the program, you are able to stack the Cosmetology, Cosmetology Teacher and Esthetics certifications.

Hands On Experience

You will have the opportunity to attend off campus cosmetology seminars. During your time as a student, you will receive training in hair cutting, styling, and color methods while learning the latest trends and techniques in skincare, makeup, nail care and design. You will also have three days of clinic experience with clients.

Additional Costs or Information

In addition to tuition and service fees, you will purchase a uniform, manikins, cosmetology kit, and workbooks. To secure an Illinois cosmetology license, each student is required to take a computerized Illinois state board examination upon completion of the curriculum.