
Manicuring School Near Chicago
Start your career as a manicurist in Chicagoland at Tricoci’s Highland, IN campus. You'll learn advanced nail tech skills, gel nails, and more. Our accredited manicuring school near Chicago makes it easy for you to achieve your goals, with flexible schedules and financial aid options available.



Become a licensed manicurist close to Chicago
Aspiring nail technicians living in or near Chicago, IL, can train at Tricoci University’s Highland, Indiana campus, our closest location offering our manicuring program. The campus is approximately 45 minutes from downtown Chicago and 30 minutes or less from the city’s southern suburbs and neighborhoods.
A significant benefit of attending the Highland campus: students at Indiana manicuring programs may apply for federal financial aid, an option not available to those taking nail tech classes in Chicago and elsewhere in Illinois. Additionally, a manicuring license obtained in Indiana is easily transferred and accepted in Illinois. The demand for skilled manicurists is high, and our curriculum emphasizes career outcomes to help you succeed.

What you'll learn in the manicure program
Our comprehensive manicuring program teaches you the skills needed to become a licensed professional. Tricoci University’s nail tech school includes these essential classes:
- Sanitation
- Anatomy and Disorders
- Statute and Rules
- Manicuring
- Pedicuring
- Chemistry
- Salesmanship
- State Laws
You’ll receive the training and experience you need to perform all the nail services clients want the most. You gain skills in all these essential areas:
- Tips
- Sculptures
- Overlays
- Fiberglass
- Gel Nails
- Nail Wrapping
- Acrylic Nails
- Nail Art
Why Chicago-area students choose our Highland campus
Students from the Chicago area choose our Highland campus for several reasons:
- Proximity to Chicago: The campus is a short commute from many Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs.
- Affordable and flexible programs: We offer a program that is both affordable and offers flexible scheduling options, ideal for aspiring nail technicians.
- Professional-grade facilities and tools: Our students learn using pro-level equipment and tools.
- Career support and hands-on experience: We provide career support and practical, hands-on experience to prepare you for the workforce.

Flexible class schedules that fit your life
We understand that you have a busy life, so we offer flexible scheduling options to fit your needs:
- Day and evening options
- Full-time and part-time tracks
- Rolling enrollment, with new classes starting approximately every six weeks

Financial aid & payment options
At Tricoci University, we believe everyone should be able to pursue their dreams of a new career. To help with this, you have several avenues to explore to help pay for manicurist training.
Our manicuring program is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS), which means our students are eligible for federal financial aid regardless of their income. We also offer other payment solutions to make your education more accessible:
- Scholarships available
- Interest-free monthly payment plans
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Get started with manicurist training today
Are you ready to start your journey toward a nail tech career near Chicago? Take the next step toward a rewarding career by requesting more information or applying to our Highland, IN manicurist school today!
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