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Beauty school in Oak Forest, Illinois
Turn your love of beauty into hands-on professional training.
John Amico School of Hair Design helps future beauty professionals explore cosmetology, esthetics, nails, makeup, men's hair cutting, and instructor training with admissions guidance from the Oak Forest campus.
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Hands-on salon training
Oak Forest campus
Financial aid may be available to those who qualify
Why JA
A beauty education brand with deep industry roots.
John Amico is a recognized name in salons throughout the United States, with more than 50 years educating students and thousands of graduates prepared for beauty industry careers. The Oak Forest campus experience combines hands-on beauty education with practical salon and business preparation.
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What students and salon guests are saying.
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Jay Cashaw
★★★★★“Kerris was amazing! She was so helpful and provided tons of information.”
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desiree Williams
★★★★★“Robbin was awesome and my hair is beautiful. She is very knowledgeable.”
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Sandra
★★★★★“Very good appearance and work ethics!!!”
Programs
Choose the path that fits your beauty career goals.
Compare beauty training paths by skill focus, hands-on practice, and the kind of work you want to do after school.
Cosmetology
Hair cutting, design, color, texture services, salon fundamentals, and client-ready beauty skills.
Explore ProgramEsthetics
Skin care foundations, facial treatments, waxing, spa professionalism, and beauty service preparation.
Explore ProgramNail Technology
Manicuring, pedicuring, nail artistry, hand and foot care, and creative nail service practice.
Explore ProgramMakeup
Application technique, presentation, beauty styling, and makeup artistry concepts connected to esthetics.
Explore ProgramMen's Hair Cutting / Styling
Classic and current men's haircutting concepts for students building broader salon skills.
Explore ProgramInstructor Training
Education-focused training for licensed professionals exploring a future teaching beauty students.
Explore ProgramHands-on learning
Training that connects technique, confidence, and client service.
The school is student-focused and built around the knowledge, training, and confidence needed to pursue a future in beauty. Students are introduced to salon techniques, customer service, client retention, retailing, target marketing, and people skills.
Students should understand not only what they may learn, but how JA frames professional beauty education around practical service, personal presentation, and career readiness.
Why Choose JA
Admissions
A clearer path from interest to enrollment conversation.
- Request informationTell admissions which program interests you and how you prefer to be contacted.
- Speak with admissionsAsk about program availability, documents, class timing, and next steps.
- Tour the campusVisit Oak Forest, see the training environment, and decide whether the school feels like the right fit.
- Review financial aid optionsFinancial aid may be available to those who qualify. Admissions can explain current requirements and documents.
Financial Aid
Beauty school can feel more possible when the numbers are clear.
Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Admissions can help you review FAFSA steps, scholarship resources, tuition questions, and current program costs before you decide.
Complete FAFSA steps
Use school code 04187400 when reviewing federal student aid options.
Review scholarships
Ask admissions about school-listed awards, Beauty Changes Lives resources, and current eligibility details.
Compare total cost
Talk through tuition, registration, equipment, disclosures, and payment planning before choosing a program.
Student salon
Practice happens in a salon-like learning environment.
Student salon services connect classroom learning with practical client-service experience under educator supervision.
Services with supervision and review.
Student technicians perform services as part of their training environment. Call the school for current services, prices, hours, and appointment policies.
Explore Student SalonBeauty school resources
Beauty school resources for prospective students.
Admissions Resource
How to Choose a Cosmetology School in Illinois
Compare training environment, program fit, tour questions, cost conversations, and hands-on practice before choosing a school.
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Questions to Ask Before Enrolling in Beauty School
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What to Expect from Student Salon Training
Understand how supervised student salon practice connects technique, consultation, and service confidence.
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Cosmetology vs Esthetics
Compare hair-focused and skin-care-focused beauty education paths before choosing your next step.
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Financial Aid Questions for Beauty School Students
Review FAFSA, scholarships, current costs, and financial-aid steps for those who qualify.
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What You Learn in Nail Technology
Explore manicures, pedicures, nail artistry, enhancements, and practical service habits.
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Beauty school questions, answered clearly.
Use these quick answers to prepare for a conversation with admissions about programs, cost, financial aid, tours, and the Oak Forest training environment.
Admissions OverviewWhat programs does John Amico School offer?
John Amico School presents cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, makeup, men's hair cutting/styling, and instructor training paths for students exploring beauty education.
Where is the school located?
John Amico School focuses this website on the Oak Forest campus at 15301 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest, IL 60452.
Is financial aid available?
Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. Admissions can explain current eligibility steps, required documents, FAFSA information, scholarships, and disclosures.
What FAFSA school code should students use?
The FAFSA school code is 04187400 for Cosmetology Concepts, LLC John Amico School of Hair Design.
How much is tuition?
Admissions can review current tuition, equipment, registration, disclosure, and program details with you before you make an enrollment decision.
Can I schedule a campus tour?
Yes. Prospective students can use the Schedule a Tour form or call the school to ask about visiting the Oak Forest campus.
Do students get hands-on salon training?
Yes. The school emphasizes hands-on training, salon services, client communication, customer service, client retention, retailing, and people skills.
What can I ask admissions before enrolling?
Ask about program availability, schedule options, admissions documents, current costs, financial-aid steps, student salon experience, and what to expect before classes begin.
Does the school offer student salon services?
Yes. Student salon pages describe services performed in a learning environment. Call the school for current services, prices, hours, and appointment policies.
Are day or evening schedules available?
Older school materials mention schedule flexibility. Students should ask admissions for current day, evening, and program availability.
How do I request more information?
Use the Request Info form on this page or call 708-541-0482 to connect with admissions.
How should families compare beauty schools?
Families can compare programs by asking about training environment, admissions steps, financial aid, student support, program fit, location, and hands-on practice.
Take the next step
Start your beauty school conversation.
Tell admissions what you want to study, ask about current schedules, and learn what to expect before enrolling.
Oak Forest admissions team • Financial aid may be available to those who qualify