Welcome
Eric Alexander University of Cosmetology and Esthetics is located in Mount Prospect, Illinois in the NW suburbs of Chicago. We're one mile East of Rand Hurst Mall and seven miles North from O'Hare airport. We offer classes in Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Teacher Training.

We are excited to announce the opening of our brand new school with state -of -the- art supplies and equipment in a fashionable setting that is both professional and peaceful. We have a well defined vision for educating future cosmetologists with accuracy and consistency. We have an unwavering belief in our mission that is a result of our collective experiences in the business of cosmetology.

While our facility is new, our skilled team of professionals are seasoned in their careers as cosmetologists, cosmetology educators, estheticians, continuing education sponsors, salon owners, and business professionals. Many have been afforded the opportunity to have been trained directly by some of the great pioneers in our business. Our instructors are currently practicing their crafts, as they have been for a combined total of more than 60 years.

Vision and Commitment
Seeing our students grow and become the future generations of cosmetologists who will enthusiastically grasp all that is available to them in a diverse field is our ultimate goal and the driving force behind what we do. We aspire to guide students towards choices that will assist them in utilizing their technical skills while learning to build a lucrative business for themselves. We intend to accomplish this by maintaining a class ratio which allows for more individualized attention. Realizing that life is a tapestry of different stages with varying commitments and challenges, we believe in offering a flexible schedule comprised of full and part time hours, both days, evenings and Saturdays.

We remain focused on industry changes, ensuring that we are current in our teaching. We are informed of the needs and desires of prospective employers for our graduates, through relationships we ourselves have built through our years of experience in the industry. We also believe that a quality education is possible at a practical tuition that is appealing to a widespread community of students.

Mission
We believe in the value and uniqueness of every student we have the privilege of teaching. We believe in everyone's potential and seek to help students discover their own. We are focused on getting to know each student as an individual in order that we will provide you with the personal attention YOU need to succeed. We are passionate about a well rounded education and intend to help you sharpen not only your technical skills, but also your interpersonal and business skills necessary to create a successful and rewarding career in cosmetology.
Cosmetology Course Of Study
The following units of curriculum comprise the entire basic course in cosmetology as defined in the "Illinois Beauty Culture Act" - "Rules and Regulations Administration of the Illinois Beauty Culture Act."

Curriculum
The curriculum consists of coordinated theory and practical experience. The program includes the following:

Basic Training
Classroom instruction in general theory and practical application of the following subject areas:

Tools and their use, shampooing, understanding chemicals and use, types of hair, sanitation, hygiene, skin diseases and conditions, anatomy and physiology, ethics, electricity, nail technology, and esthetics.

Practical Chemical Application/Hair Treatment
A combination of classroom instruction and hands on experience will be provided in the following subject areas: chemical safety, permanent waving, hair coloring, tinting, bleaching, hair relaxing, hair and scalp conditioning, shampooing, toning and rinsing.

Hair Styling/ Hair Dressing
A combination of classroom instruction and hands on experience will be provided in the following subject areas: cutting, thinning, shaping, trimming, application of electrical/mechanical equipment, curling, hair treatments, marcelling.

Shop Management, Sanitation
Instruction will be provided in the following subject areas: labor law, workers' compensation, client relations, bookkeeping marketing and merchandising, emergency first aid, right to know laws, business ethics, sanitation, electrical devices, personal grooming and hygiene.

Esthetics
A combination of classroom instruction and hands on experience will be provided in the following subject areas: sterilization and sanitation, skin analysis and skin care treatments, physiology and disorders of the skin, hair removal, makeup techniques, product knowledge as it relates to esthetics.

Nail Technology
A combination of classroom instruction and hands on experience will be provided in the following subject areas: general theory, practical application, physiology and disorders of the nail, manicuring, pedicuring, hand, arm, and foot massage, OSHA standards.