In-Demand Skills

Style and color men’s hair and facial hair and provide skin care.

7 Convenient Locations

Study in Illinois or Indiana.

Hands-On Training

Develop skills through practice, guest artist demonstrations, videos, and more.

Financial Aid Available

For qualifying students.

Apple iPad Included

Loaded with course materials and resources—and yours to keep.

A Community with Heart

Students and faculty support each other and interact through clubs and teams.

At Tricoci University of Beauty Culture, you’ll learn current, technically precise barbering skills for making men look sharp while preparing for state licensure—all in as little as 12 months!

Program

Learn the art and science of barbering at Tricoci University. Our Barber School and Barber Teacher programs immerse future barbers and professional barbers in an industry-current, engaging learning environment that emphasizes shop management as well as practical styling. Utilizing a blend of online coursework (delivered via an Apple iPad that is included in your student kit), in-class demonstrations, hands-on learning, and written examinations, we help you turn your passion for making others look good into marketable career skills. We also provide a 3-day-per-week Barber Teacher training program for experienced, licensed barbers who want to pass their skills on to a new generation of talent. With Tricoci University, you’ll be equipped to provide amazing service and pursue state licensure in Illinois or Indiana.

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Barber School

For new barbers, this 1,500-hour program teaches the art and science of styling men’s hair and providing skin care. 12 months full time, 20 months part time.

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Fast-Track Barber School (Illinois Only)

For students who have already passed a cosmetology program, this 500-hour program prepares you for a barber license in a reduced timeframe and at a reduced cost. 3 months full time, 6 months part time.

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Barber Teacher Program (Illinois Only)

This 1,000-hour program, designed for early-career barbers, runs on a 3-days-per-week schedule so you can learn while you earn. 5 locations, 12 months part time.

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Experienced Barber Teacher Program

For barbers with at least two years of experience and active licensure, this shorter version of the teacher program takes 600 hours or 7 months part time.

Bridgeview, IL

Programs

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Teacher Training

Barbering

Chicago NE (Rogers Park)

Programs

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Teacher Training

Barbering

Chicago NW (O’Hare)

Programs

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Teacher Training

Barbering

Highland, IN

Programs

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Barbering

Instructor Training

Libertyville, IL

Programs

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Teacher Training

Barbering

Rockford, IL

Programs

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Teacher Training

Barbering

Indianapolis NE (Fishers)

Programs

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Barbering

Nail Technology/Manicuring

Instructor Training

Bridgeview, IL

Programs

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Teacher Training

Barbering

Chicago NE (Rogers Park)

Programs

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Teacher Training

Barbering

Chicago NW (O’Hare)

Programs

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Teacher Training

Barbering

Libertyville, IL

Programs

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Teacher Training

Barbering

Rockford, IL

Programs

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Teacher Training

Barbering

Bridgeview, IL

Programs

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Teacher Training

Barbering

Chicago NW (O’Hare)

Programs

Cosmetology

Esthetics

Teacher Training

Barbering

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