Cosmetology & Beauty School in Elgin, IL at Tricoci University

Cosmetology and Esthetics Programs on South Randall Road, Days or Evenings

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Why Students Choose Our Elgin Beauty School

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture’s Elgin campus is a cosmetology school and beauty school on South Randall Road, serving Elgin, South Elgin, Carpentersville, St. Charles, Geneva, Streamwood, Bartlett, and the Fox Valley. The Cosmetology Program and the Esthetics Program run full-time days or part-time evenings. Accredited by NACCAS. New classes start every 6 weeks, and the campus student clinic salon and spa are open to the public.

Find us at 264 South Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123, south of the Randall Road exit from I-90 with free on-site parking. Call 847-376-0740.

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Elgin Campus Beauty Programs

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Cosmetology Program

Train as a hairstylist, colorist, and makeup artist in Tricoci University’s Cosmetology Program, with hands-on clinic training on real guests toward Illinois cosmetology licensure. Offered at the Elgin campus full-time (10 months) or part-time evenings (17 months).

Duration
Full Time: 10 months Part Time: 17 months
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Esthetics Program

Build professional skincare skills in our Esthetics Program: facials, waxing, body care, and makeup, in the campus spa, toward Illinois esthetician licensure. Offered at the Elgin campus full-time (5 months) or part-time evenings (9 months).

Duration
Full Time: 5 months Part Time: 9 months
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Cosmetology Teacher and Esthetics Teacher Programs

Become a licensed beauty educator in our Cosmetology Teacher and Esthetics Teacher Programs, built for licensed cosmetologists and estheticians who want to teach. Offered at the Elgin campus: Cosmetology Teacher in 7 months full-time or 7 to 12 months part-time, and Esthetics Teacher in 9 months part-time.

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Programs & Schedules at the Elgin Campus

PROGRAM FULL-TIME PART-TIME SCHEDULE
Cosmetology Program 10 months 17 months FT 9:00-5:00 · PT evenings 5:30-10:00
Esthetics Program 5 months 9 months FT 9:00-5:00 · PT evenings 5:30-10:00
Cosmetology Teacher / Esthetics Teacher Programs Varies by credential Varies by credential PT days, Mon-Wed 9:00-5:00

Accreditation & Illinois Licensure

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc.

Students may apply for federal financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), including Pell Grants and federal student loans.

Cosmetology and esthetician licenses in Illinois are issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Illinois requires 1,500 training hours for a cosmetology license and 750 for an esthetician license, and both Elgin campus programs include state board exam preparation.

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Inside the Elgin Campus

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture’s Elgin campus at 264 South Randall Road has modern classrooms, a student clinic salon, and a newly renovated spa where cosmetology and esthetics students train on real guests under licensed instructors. Just off Randall Road with free parking, the campus is an easy drive for students across the Fox Valley and the northwest suburbs.

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Award-Winning Education Recognized Nationwide

Tricoci University has been awarded on USA TODAY’s list of America’s Top Vocational Schools 2026

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We Make Your Dream Career Affordable

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture is accredited by NACCAS and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs. Students who qualify may use one or more of the following: Federal Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized), Tricoci University scholarships and grants (application required), and interest-free monthly payment plans. Start with the FAFSA, and our Elgin financial aid team will build your personalized plan.

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What Tricoci University Students Say

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As a student who is about to graduate, I took my state boards early and passed! Tricoci really set me up for my career!!

– Mildred Reyes
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Graduated from Esthetician program 2023. Now I’m back for the Teacher training program and I’m excited to be back. Would recommend.

– Sarath R
Tricoci University Student

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I graduated from Tricoci as this school and stuff has really help me grow as a cosmetologist and now I am back for the teacher training program so if you’re looking for a career in cosmetology Tricoci is definitely the school you need to enroll in.

– Simone Thomas
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Read what people have to say about our Elgin campus

Visit the Elgin Campus on South Randall Road

Serving students from Elgin, South Elgin, Carpentersville, St. Charles, Geneva, Streamwood, Bartlett, and the Fox Valley

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264 South Randall Road Elgin, IL 60123

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847-376-0740

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All You Need to Know

What programs are available at the Elgin campus?green arrow
The Elgin campus offers the Cosmetology Program (10 months full-time or 17 months part-time evenings) and the Esthetics Program (5 months full-time or 9 months part-time evenings), plus the Cosmetology Teacher and Esthetics Teacher programs for licensed cosmetologists and estheticians. New classes start every 6 weeks.
Does the Elgin campus offer a student kit?green arrow
Yes! Each student receives a comprehensive kit on their first day of classes, which includes professional tools and an iPad for accessing e-learning materials.
Is the Elgin campus right for me?green arrow
If you live in the Fox Valley or the northwest suburbs and want cosmetology or esthetics training with a choice of full-time days or part-time evenings, Elgin is the closest Tricoci University campus. Admissions advisors can compare schedules and start dates with the Glendale Heights and Libertyville campuses if another location fits better.
What is the neighborhood like around the campus?green arrow
The campus is located in a busy commercial area with shopping, dining, and everyday essentials nearby. Students appreciate the convenience and suburban atmosphere.
Are there places to eat or study near the Elgin campus?green arrow
Yes. Randall Road offers many quick-service restaurants and cafés, and students also frequent the Gail Borden Library and downtown Elgin for quiet study time.
Does the Elgin campus offer evening classes?green arrow
Yes. Both the Cosmetology Program and the Esthetics Program offer a part-time evening schedule (5:30 to 10:00) at Elgin, and full-time classes run days (9:00 to 5:00).
Is Tricoci University in Elgin accredited?green arrow
Yes. Tricoci University of Beauty Culture is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc.
Can I get a salon or spa service at the Elgin campus?green arrow
Yes. The Elgin campus student clinic salon and spa are open to the public, with hair and skincare services performed by students under licensed instructors.
Is parking available at the Elgin campus?green arrow
Yes. Students and guests have access to free on-site parking, with plenty of space during daytime and evening classes.
What landmarks can help me find the campus on Randall Road?green arrow
Woodman’s Market, the Randall/Bowes intersection, and nearby retail centers are helpful markers when navigating to the campus.
What public transportation options serve the Tricoci Elgin campus?green arrow
Pace Routes 801 and 550 serve the area, and the Metra Elgin and Big Timber stations are a short drive away for students commuting from Chicago or the northwest suburbs.
Is the campus easy to reach from I-90?green arrow
Yes. The Randall Road exit on I-90 provides a direct route south to the campus, typically within 10 to 12 minutes.
Is this campus convenient for Fox Valley students?green arrow
Yes. Students from Elgin, South Elgin, Carpentersville, St. Charles, Geneva, and surrounding areas often find the campus to be an easy commute.