Welcome
When you tour a Paul Mitchell School, you’ll experience a positive learning environment everywhere you look and a culture that inspires confidence and success. Our learning communities provide opportunities to develop essential skills while exploring your talents and creativity.
Why Paul Mitchell?
Thanks to the life and teachings of Paul Mitchell, the legendary hair designer, product innovator and salon educator, careers in hair design today can be both personally and financially rewarding. As a Paul Mitchell-trained cosmetology professional, you can realize your artistic dreams and work almost anywhere in the world.
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At Paul Mitchell Schools, we believe the learning process should be fun and everyone's education should be special. That's why we base our cosmetology school courses and teaching methods on multiple intelligences, the learning research pioneered by Howard Gardner at Harvard University.
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Each year, thousands of future cosmetology professionals and staff members from Paul Mitchell Schools donate their time, talent, and energy to support a variety of charitable causes. In the past eight years, our annual FUNraising campaign has raised over $6 million!
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About Paul Mitchell The School
Established 30 years ago, the Paul Mitchell network is nearly 100,000 salons strong and spans 81 countries worldwide, and every professional hairdresser knows the Paul Mitchell name. Now, with the arrival of Paul Mitchell beauty schools, we've taken the world of cosmetology education by storm.
Say YES to your future at a Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School!
Over the years, the staffs at Paul Mitchell Schools have built strong working relationships with salons around the world. Prospective employers recognize our commitment to quality and our reputation for innovation and excellence, with Paul Mitchell—trained hair designers working in virtually every corner of the world.
Paul Mitchell The School Normal-IL was designed to teach you the cosmetology skills you'll need, inspire you to explore your passion and creativity, and help you learn the business that will make your career in the beauty industry fun and rewarding.
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Courses
Cosmetology
Our cosmetology program features design, cutting, coloring, multicultural techniques, makeup, fashion trends, manicuring, pedicuring, basic facials, and the art of hairdressing in a three-phase...
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Cosmetology Teacher
Our cosmetology teacher program meets the state requirements in theory, teaching experiences, and hours for licensed cosmetology instructors. Areas of emphasis include learning how to teach...
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What Inspires You?
Are you inspired by trend-setting artists, cutting-edge photo shoots and high-fashion hair? How about hands-on training, student-run clubs, fashion shows, and nationwide contests and competitions?
Do you draw inspiration from teamwork, career options, growth potential, a flexible schedule and finding your ideal career home? What about from being yourself, giving back, making a difference and changing lives?
Is your inspiration drawn from going green and being environmentally and socially responsible?
Develop your cosmetology skills while learning to lead with the current, consistent and complete cosmetology education from Paul Mitchell Schools.
Upcoming Events
- 1/28/2012View Event
- SPECIAL OF THE DAY! FREE haircut with purchase of a gift card!* Call 309-862-3400 for details or to schedule and appointment! *Gift Certificate value MUST be $10.00 or greater.
- 1/28/2012View Event
- SPECIAL OF THE DAY! Bring a friend and receive 50% off EACH haircut! Call 309-862-3400 to schedule your appointments!
- 1/31/2012View Event
- 2012 FUNraising Campaign Launch Party TODAY! Each year, Paul Mitchell Schools across America spend the months of February, March, and April raising money for a variety of charitable organizations. The campaign begins to...
- 1/31/2012View Event
- SCHOOL CLOSED! Personal Development Day for staff members!