Nail Technology

• Manicure & Pedicure

• Nail Care

• Nail Shaping

• Polishing

• Nail Art & Design

• UV Gels

• Wraps & No-Light Gels

• Acrylic Nail Enhancements

• Hand & Foot Massage

• Electric Filing

• Business Skills & Attracting Clients

• Prosper U Business Training

• And much more!

Here at Rosel School of Cosmetology, we strive to accommodate students with busy schedules. We know you have other obligations outside of class (i.e. work, family). 

All students have the option to choose a full-time or part-time schedule. 

• Full-time: 24-40 hours/week
• Part-time: 15-24 hours/week

Students will be able to meet with an academic advisor who will create a tailored schedule that works best for them.

Throughout the course, you will be evaluated on your practical and theoretical skills in order to ensure your timely completion of the course. On successful completion of the course, you will graduate and receive the following qualification: 

• Nail Technology Program Diploma - Rosel School of Cosmetology 

Once you receive your diploma, you will be qualified to take the Illinois Nail Technician License Exam. You will report to the state approved testing facility to take your exam. Please consult our academic advisor for more details. All graduates of Rosel School are able to receive job placement assistance. We will help find suitable employment in the Chicago area for your chosen specialty. 

• Completion of 350 hours of coursework within 150% of stated timeframe of course (i.e. full-time being up to 4 months and part-time being up to 8 months)

• Final theory and practical exams with a score of at least 85%

• Tuition balance must be paid in full

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will receive a diploma and a transcript of hours completed.

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR) has more information about the Nail technology license and application, which can be found here.

• 350 Hour Program (Available part time or full time) 

• Average length for completion: 12 months (full time), or 12-18 months (part-time)

     • Full-time = 24+ hours per week (12 months for completion)

     • Part-time = 15–24 hours per week (12-18 months for completion) 

During the enrollment process, students will meet with an academic advisor to determine their projected graduation date based on their chosen schedule. Adjustments can be made to the student's graduation date during the duration of their study. 

At Rosel School of Cosmetology, we are proud to partner with the industry's most reputable and high quality hair, skin, and nail brands, as well as use the most up to date and top rated learning materials.

Milady has been inspiring beauty students and educators for generations. For over 30 years, Rosel School has been using their trusted and award winning curriculum to teach students the beauty skills they will need to succeed in their careers.

Prosper U teaches students valuable skills on how to successfully market themselves and attract their ideal clientele. This program teaches students the skills they need to stand out in the salon such as: retailing, retention, rebooking, referrals, increasing the average ticket, building long lasting client relationships and much more!

As our top cosmetics provider, Atomy products have satisfied millions of consumers around the globe. As a student in our cosmetology course, you'll get to experience a wide variety of Atomy products, and see how beautiful they look on your skin. 

Upon joining our nail technology program, you will also be enrolled in our Prosper U Nail Tech Fast Track course. The Prosper U Nail Tech Fast Track course is a 12 hour supplementary course designed to equip Nail Tech students with business skills that they will need in order to have a successful beauty business. Some of the things you'll learn are how to attract and maintain a loyal client base, best practice business-building tools including retailing, retention, pre-booking, referrals and increasing the average ticket. Prosper U will give you the tools you need to successfully start a career as a nail technician.   

The Prosper U program also comes with an app that students can use to track metrics such as clients serviced, and allows them to easier track their goals. By implementing the Prosper U program into our curriculum, we are ensuring that our students are prepared for a successful career in the beauty industry.  For more information about Prosper U, please contact us, or click here.