COD Cosmetology Students Offer Free Beauty Services on Campus
College of DuPage Cosmetology students celebrated Beauty Week by offering free services on the Glen Ellyn campus. During the event, students provided free consultations, manicures and skin mapping, as well as a variety of hair techniques, including braiding, line trimming and thermal styling. Men's services included manicures, edge lineups and beard shaping Click here for more photos.
The COD Cosmetology program salon is currently open to the spring term. Located at the College's Addison Center, 301 S. Swift Rd., the salon is open on Mondays, from 6 to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Salon services are available by appointment or walk-in. Under the supervision of licensed instructors, students perform a full range of beauty services including, cuts, styling, color, manicures, pedicures, skin services, facial waxing and more.
The Cosmetology program at College of DuPage provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the beauty industry. The College offers an A.A.S. degree as well as a certificate in Cosmetology. Students who successfully complete 50 credit hours through the program and pass a practical and written exam will be awarded a certificate from COD which allows graduates to apply for a cosmetology license from the state.