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 Independence College of Cosmetology
815 West 23rd Street
Independence,
MO 64055
About Us
The College was founded in 1960 by Don and
Leila Cohoon and is now directed by their
daughter, Linda Clifford, who started her
career in 1972. The College enjoys a national,
as well as international, reputation for
quality education and plays an active part
in the local business community. Courses
are offered in Esthetics, Basic Cosmetology
(which includes Nails), and Instructor Training.
Interested students, friends and/or family
members are invited to tour the College
Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30 - 4:30, by making
an appointment with our Admissions Director.
We are located three miles from Interstate
70 and I435, on 23rd Street between Noland
Road and Cryster.
 Job
Possibilities in the Industry
The cosmetology industry offers a variety
of positions with a wide income range. Those
positions include: make-up artist, salon
manager, hair designer, educator, business
owner, sales executive, esthetician, spa
owner, cruise line stylist and platform
artist, to name a few. Individuals in this
field have the opportunity of flexible hours,
of setting their own schedule and of working
part time. Jobs are always available and
even the U.S. Government has said that the
cosmetology industry is one of the most
promising for job security. The public always
has a need for personal services. It is
one of the few industries where a licensed
professional can take a leave of absence
and still easily rejoin the industry at
a later time.
Our Curriculum
 Independence
College of Cosmetology utilizes the Pivot
Point education system, among the most widely
accepted cosmetology training system in
the world. It has been translated into eight
languages and is used in over 2000 schools
and graduate centers in 49 countries. Professionals
in the industry appreciate the scope of
Pivot Point training and are ready to hire
graduates immediately because of it.
Independence College of Cosmetology follows
a curriculum set forth by CIDESCO for the
Esthetics course. CIDESCO is an international
organization for Estheticians, headquartered
in Zurich, Switzerland.
Our Certifications
Independence College of Cosmetology:
- is the second college in the U.S. to
have CIDESCO certification.
- is licensed by the Missouri State Board
of Cosmetology.
- is Accredited by the National Accrediting
Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
which is recognized by the U.S. Department
of Education as the national accrediting
agency for cosmetology schools.
- offers Financial Aid for students who
qualify.
Courses Offered
HAIR & NAILS
Basic Cosmetology
This course teaches the student to perform
any standard cosmetology service required
in the beauty salon. The curriculum is based
on the Pivot Point training system and our
own experience since opening the college
in 1960. The knowledge and skills will prepare
the student for work as a hairstylist, salon
manager, hair colorist, salon owner, product
demonstrator, manicurist, or pedicurist.
This course can be completed in ten months
with perfect attendance. A new class starts
every seven weeks with previous classes
rotating into the next segment of training.
 SKIN
CARE
Esthetics
CIDESCO is the international organization
for estheticians that study skin care and
make-up. Independence College of Cosmetology
is the second CIDESCO school in the United
States. We have met all the requirements
of the international organization to be
qualified and approved for this honor.
The Esthetics program is a complete basic
course in the scientific method of skin
care. This course teaches the student to
analyze and treat various skin problems
through the use of massages, machines, and
products. The student will be familiar with
make-up techniques, hair removal techniques
and the business practices of a skin care
operation. The student will learn about
aromatherapy, body wraps, body treatments
and reflexology. The student will also learn
microdermabrasion and cellulite treatments.
Students who complete this course will be
able to perform any standard esthetics service
required in the beauty salon or spa. The
knowledge and skills will prepare the student
for work as an esthetician, salon or spa
manager, salon or spa owner or product demonstrator.
This course can be completed in ten months
with perfect attendance. A new class starts
every seven weeks with previous classes
rotating into the next segment of training.
TEACHING COSMETOLOGY
Instructor Training
Time in this course is spent learning the
technical skills of teaching cosmetology
subjects. This includes lesson planning,
teaching principals, psychology, motivation,
classroom training and practice teaching.
The Instructor Trainee will be able to teach
any phase of cosmetology in cosmetology
schools and will be familiar with procedures
for creating lesson plans and curriculums.
This course can be completed in four months
with perfect attendance. A new class starts
every seven weeks. Financial aid is available
for those who qualify.
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