Cosmetologists Chicago offers exciting continuing educational opportunities for members. It's a major benefit of your membership. Join an organization today to take advantage of these events. Non-members may attend, but must pay a higher fee for each program. Click on a tab to find out more about the events we offer in your field! Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Events! (details in the tabs below)
Cosmetologists Chicago is an approved sponsor of continuing education by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license #190-00101).
Educators and events subject to change without notice.
Keep Your License Current Odd numbered years are renewal years for Illinois estheticians. For contact information for state license boards, visit our licensure resource page or contact the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation at (217) 785-0800.
America's Beauty Show offers continuing education workshops for estheticians as does Face & Body Midwest, which is co-located with ABS!
AAE offers exciting educational opportunities for members. Join our organization today to take advantage of these events.
JILL GLASER of the Make Up First ® School - "The Melt Proof Bride"
LEARN: Every bride wants to look beautiful and radiant on her wedding day. Makeup artists use specific beauty makeup products and techniques for the enhanced, beautiful bride. There are techniques and recommended products to create the “melt-proof bride”. This class will demonstrate techniques and products, which will not only help to create a radiant bride, but will ensure that the bridal makeup will last throughout the entire event.
DATE/TIME: Monday, June 3 6:00pm - 8:00pm 2 CE Hours $10 CC Members $35 Non-members
LOCATION: Make Up First ® School 100 N. Lasalle Street Suite 1015 Chicago, IL 60602
Jill Glaser is a freelance media makeup artist and is considered to be an expert in makeup and hairstyling for the demands of high definition television, film, video and print. In 2006, in order to answer the need for superior, formal training in Chicago, Jill founded Make Up First ® School of Makeup Artistry (the “School”). Jill currently teaches the Media, Airbrush and some of the other courses at the School. In so doing, Jill serves not only as a teacher, but also more importantly, as a mentor to those aspiring makeup artists who wish to pursue their passion. Please note: Students may audit CE or partner education if space allows but must register for the classes they wish to attend. First preference is given to licensed professionals. CE will not be awarded to students and students may not participate in the hands-on portion of any course.
Upcoming Discounted Partner Events:
Classes from Bioelelements
Cosmetologists Chicago & the American Association for Esthetics are pleased to partner with Bioelements to bring you a terrific member benefit - advanced education at the Chicago-land Bioelements learning center! This is a great way to get CE credit at classes that are normally only open to Bioelements Partnership Spas! Plus, CE classes are only $10 (you must pay with credit card when registering. Product knowledge classes are also available free of charge but no CE is awarded.
Registration: It's easy. Simply call the Bioelements non-partnership registration line at 800-633-5638. Let them know you are an AAE or CC member and provide them with your name, license number and credit card. They will ask you for an email address and you will be sent a class confirmation with the location, map, directions, class description and all necessary info for you to attend.
Chicago/Ravenswood Location (Chi) 4043 N. Ravenswood Suite 216, Chicago, IL 60613
The Bioelements Custom Blend Facial Part 1- 10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm 3 CE credits will be given. Get empowered in the treatment room! Learn the skills to transform every facial into a targeted treatment with Bioelements Custom Blending. These powerful Actives and Aromatherapist Oils provide the personalized service clients want and will set your facials apart from any other. Come prepared to takes notes – you'll learn Custom Blend formulas for countless client "profiles," and role-play with other students to determine unique blends that will target various skin concerns. Leave class with an arsenal of ‘recipes’ that you can put into use the minute you get back in the treatment room. New! Bioelements Acne Clearing Treatment -10am-1pm or 2-5pm 3 CE credits will be given. Stop harassing acne – offer a facial that feeds and nourishes the skin with effective and scientifically smart products. From stubborn chronic acne to hormonally induced breakouts, you’ll learn how to effectively identify multiple acne conditions, recognize trigger factors and grades of acne, and discover how the medicated, OTC products in the Acne Clearing System keep acne under control. Learn how to perform the Bioelements Acne Clearing Facial and immediately begin applying this knowledge to your clients in this interactive, visually focused class.
Bioelements Facial for Men-10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm 3 CEU credits will be given. Men’s skin needs to be treated differently in the facial room. Discover what makes their skin unique and how the Bioelements Facial for Men is designed to target their specific skin concerns and needs. This class includes an overview of skin physiology, an introduction to the HIS Bioelements product line – created for the unique shaving and skin care needs of men, and a step-by-step demonstration of the Bioelements Facial for Men. You’ll leave with a new confidence on how to attract this clientele and grow your business. Bioelements Signature Techniques 10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm 3 CE credits will be given. Set your facials apart and maximize the benefits of every service with Bioelements Signature Techniques. You'll learn how to perform each of these eight individualized techniques- AromaBreathing, Bioelements Cleansing Massage, The Lip Buff, Bioelements Product Penetration, Bioelements Signature Massage, Double-Brush Application and Energy Tap in this can't-miss class every dedicated skin care professional should attend.
Bioelements Retail Skin Care Product Knowledge -10am-3pm We’ve packed over 20 years of innovation, ingredients, and industry breakthroughs into one class! Bioelements scientifically advanced take home products have been designed with the esthetician in mind, and formulated to coax the skin into shape – not assault it. Whether you are just getting started with Bioelements or just interested in learning who we are – discover the products, the science, and how to take the guesswork out of recommendations in this fun and interactive class.
Bioelements Professional-Use-Only Product Knowledge-10am-3pm Get focused on the best that professional skin care has to offer – and learn how to provide amazing results with Bioelements pro-use-only products. This system is designed solely for use by trained professionals in the treatment room – and can be customized to meet the needs of any skin with our one-of-a-kind system of Custom Blend Additives. In this highly active and fun class, you’ll get to sample and custom blend products, practice and discuss what you’ve learned with interactive group sessions, and learn what makes each formula unique. You’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to get started with Bioelements in your spa immediately.
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Cosmetologists Chicago is an approved sponsor of continuing education by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. CE credit approved in IL, IA and NE. Please check with your state licensure agency to ensure that you have the approved credit hours you need to keep your license current. Please note that programs and educators are subject to change.
Cosmetologists Chicago offers exciting educational opportunities for members. Join our organization today to take advantage of these events. Non-members may attend, but must pay a higher fee for each program.
RAUL MARTEZ - "Advance Color Cutting" LEARN: Team La Academia will demonstrate and explain the importance of "BALANCE" in color cutting. It's not about learning a new haircut, it's about understanding the type of haircut you are creating. You'll also learn to work smarter, not harder! Raul and his team will demonstrate the creative benefits of coloring hair with one single application (3 different color base tones). Learning these techniques will pay off creatively and help you build and retain clientele!
DATE/TIME: Monday, July 1st 6:00pm - 8:00pm 2 CE Hours $10 CC Members $35 Non-members PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO ONSITE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT. YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE & SEATING IS LIMITED.
LOCATION: Empire Beauty School Arlington Heights 264 W. Rand Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 At 16 years of age, Raul Martez launched his career in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and within two years became an award-winning hair designer, including three years as Master Educator for John Paul Mitchell Systems. A native New Yorker, Raul's first expousure to haircutting was his father's barber shop, where he began learning the trade at the age of seven. His travels to Central and South America have impacted some of these countries' leading hair designers. The foundation of Raul's success is based on one philosophy: "BE THE BEST!"
PAUL CHAMBERS - "Coloring African American Natural and Chemically Relaxed Hair!"
LEARN: In addition to the 10 most important laws of hair color, you'll learn how texture, porosity and other variables affect the color results for African American hair. Using Paul's revolutionary Classification Chart comparing relaxed and natural hair, you'll learn how to formulate for perfect end results! As an added bonus, you'll have a chance to pick up a signed copy of Paul's latest book, Trade Secrets of a Hair Color Expert: Coloring African American Natural and Chemically Relaxed Hair, and ask any further questions you might have regarding hair color!
DATE/TIME: Monday, August 5th 6:00pm - 8:00pm 2 CE Hours $10 CC Members $35 Non-members LOCATION: Fine Arts Building 410 South Michigan Avenue Suite 535 Chicago, IL 60605 Paul Chambers is an American Board Certified Master Hair Colorist and a director on the board of Cosmetologists Chicago. A well-known educator, Paul teaches advanced classes to professionals, develops video training programs and is a guest artist at professional trade shows and cosmetology schools. For more informatioin about Paul's seminars visit www.pchamberseducation.com.
Please note: Students may audit CE or partner education if space allows but must register for the classes they wish to attend. First preference is given to licensed professionals. CE will not be awarded to students and students may not participate in the hands-on portion of any course.
JODY BYRNE - "Shift Happens- The Coming Shift & How it Works for You!
LEARN: Jody Byrne wants to sharpen your point of view! And together, you and she, will build a new vision of our business in her futuristic presentation Shift Happens! This provocative and insightful FuturVision TrendCast is certain to add a new button to personal and business dashboard: trend tracker.
DATE/TIME: Monday, September 9th 6:00pm - 8:00pm 2 CE Hours $10 CC Members $35 Non-members PLEASE NOTE THAT SPACE FOR THIS EVENT IS LIMITED.
LOCATION: Fine Arts Building 410 South Michigan Avenue Suite 535 Chicago, IL 60605 Jody Byrne is a member of the Futurists' Society Of America. And as President of Trends and Sources International, Inc. she has a unique and global perspective on both the professional and retail beauty industries. She keeps her pulse on both industries via her role as Publisher of TRENDzine! , a global review of new hair care products and international beauty trends published 3X a week. She is also co-founder, with her husband Michael, of DayBreak Lavender Farm which established lavender farming in NorthEast Ohio in 2001. DayBreak makes hand, skin and body care – as well as gourmet goodies – from the herbs grown on the farm. Jody Byrne was born into the salon industry. Her grandfather, Joseph Byrne, and her father, Donn H. Byrne, Sr., built 3 key industry institutions: the Beauty And Barber Supply Institute now known as PBA, the International Beauty Show and American Salon magazine. She attended her first BBSI when she was just eight years old! And has only missed two since!!
INTA offers exciting educational opportunities for members. Join our organization today to take advantage of these events. Non-members may attend, but must pay a higher fee for each program.
America's Beauty Show offers classes for all salon professionals, including classes in nail technology.
Keep Your License Current
Even numbered years are renewal years for Illinois nail technicians. For contact information for state license boards, visit our licensure resource page or contact the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation at (217) 785-0800.
Upcomign Education from Young Nails!
No member discount but this is a great deal: $65 for 5.5 CE hours!
USE YOUR IMAGINATION! Sunday June 9, 2013 10am-4pm 151 East Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60601 This is a crazy, fun class that covers custom color and glitter blending, inlay and engraving designs, wedding nails, stained glass effects, all the latest 3-D applications, proper Flower technique (yes, there's a right way and a wrong way), backfilling designs with reverse application and how to use custom art accessories to create a unique, free edge look. We'll finish the session with a thorough discussion on referral techniques so you can show off your new talents. This class gives you 5.5 CE hours. The price of the class is $65.00.
Cosmetologists Illinois offers exciting educational opportunities for members. Join our organization today to take advantage of these events. Non-members may attend, but must pay a higher fee for programs. To register for an events, please see the contact info in the listing.
Keep Your License Current Odd numbered years are renewal years for Illinois Cosmetologists. For contact information for state license boards, visit our licensure resource page or contact the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation at (217) 785-0800.
AFF ILIATE EDUCATION Affiliate Presidents and Education Planners: Submit or update your education schedule. Email membership@americasbeautyshow.com with your details.
Affiliate Name & Number
Event & Contact Details
Peoria #6
Peoria Cosmetologists Association #6
Springfield #7
Springfield Affiliate #7
For more information contact Diane Riemann on 217.324.9062 or e-mail at hairschool@consolidated.net.
River Bend #8
Contact Nancy Reynolds on 618.667.7574 to register!
All events are held at: Alvereita's 3048 Godfrey Road Godfrey, IL 62035
For more class information contact Leveda Gavin on 618-377-5515.
Quincy #9
Quincy Affiliate #9
For more information, contact President Sally McCarl on 217.224-5389 or e-mail at sallymccarl@gmail.com.
Lake County #13
Lake County Affiliate #13
May 13, 2013 Hair Cuts-Robin Hain 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 3 CE
September 9, 2013 Hair Color-Ed Team 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 3 CE
October 14, 2013 Fall/Winter Collection 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 3CE
New meeting location: Austin’s Eatery* 481 Peterson Road (Rt. 137) Libertyville, IL. 60048 Private room and stage provided Extra parking in back lot Food and beverage available from the menu Fee: Members-free Non-Members - $35 Students - free Please bring your membership card to the meeting. For more information contact Mary Schwinn at MarySchwinn@comcast.net
East Central #16
East Central Affiliate #16
May 13, 2013 Corrective Color Technique 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 2 CE
Featuring Guest Artist: Diane Motaji
Location: Pacesetters Salon 1528 Lake Land Blvd. Mattoon, IL 61938 (217) 235-1744
CI Members Free Non Members $30.00
For more information contact the Affiliate #16 President, Nancy Dearing on 217-235-1744 or hrdrsr70@yahoo.com. For more information please contact President, Cathy Mellendorf on 217.663.0293 or catlee_1@yahoo.com.
Fox Valley Affiliate #19
April 22, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 3 CE
September 23, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 3 CE
October 28, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 3 CE
November 25, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 3 CE
Batavia Moose Lodge 1535 South Batavia Ave. (RT.31) Batavia, IL 60510
Contact Information: Janet Jancauskas- President E-mail: janjancauskas@att.net Phone-630-879-8983
Members-FREE Non-Members-$25 Students-$12.50 All events are at Batavia Moose Lodge, 7-9pm, second Monday of the month (unless otherwise noted) Location: 1535 South Batavia Ave.(RT.31) Batavia, Il.60510 Location subject to change.Questions? Call Janet Jancauskas at 630.879.8983 or jancauskas@comcast.net.
Members-FREE Non-Members-$25 Students-$12.50
Bourbonnais #25
Bourbonnais Affiliate #25
April 8th 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. KCC 2.5 CEH's Earned Topic – Spring/Summer Trend Collection
All classes:
CI members: FREE
Non-members:$25
Students: $10
If you have any questions about the affiliate or educational events, please contact Gina at glmmartell21@sbcglobal.net.
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United #26
For information, contact Barbara Campbell at aurabjc@aol.com
Cosmetologists Illinois is an approved sponsor of continuing education by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license #190-00106).
CE credit approved in IL, IA and NE. Please check with your state licensure agency to ensure that you have the approved credit hours you need to keep your license current. Please note that programs and educators are subject to change.