Cosmetology
Get creative, get trendy and get going with Rend Lake College's Cosmetology program. Expert instructors train students in the basics of hair cutting, hair styling and skin care and work up to the latest, hottest trends. Learn under expert supervision while you work with real clients at Studio RLC, the college's school/salon located at the RLC MarketPlace in Mt. Vernon. Fine-tune your skills in other facets of the industry, like customer service, hairstyling, facials, nail care and the salon business. The real-world experience gained here is an excellent benefit. Whether you're coming in right out of high school or looking to train for a new career, this program will get you up and running, and you'll have fun while you're at it!
Thank you for your interest in Studio RLC Cosmetology School. The beauty industry of today can be both personally and financially rewarding.
Following your beauty school education as a trained professional, you will realize your artistic dreams and work as a beauty professional almost anywhere in the world. Whether you choose to create fashion behind a chair in the salon; own your own salon or spa business; or opt for the excitement of a career in fashion, feature film, TV, or product education, Studio RLC Cosmetology School will help you reach your artistic, technical and lifestyle goals.
Enjoy the Journey,
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Studio RLC to host virtual open house
Do you want a career that is a cut above the rest? Rend Lake College is calling all future estheticians, barbers, nail technicians and cosmetologists to take a virtual tour of Studio RLC. A virtual open house at the RLC MarketPlace in Mt. Vernon is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. on April 27 via Zoom. Any students interested in Barber, Cosmetology, Nail Technology or Esthetics programs for the Fall 2021... -
Studio RLC graduates talk shop about program experiences
Studio RLC provides students with some of their first real world experiences in beauty and haircare. Several recent graduates from the Rend Lake College cosmetology, barber and esthetics program agree that the profession is about more than meets the scissors. It’s not just about hair, it’s about the transformative experience. Studio RLC helps students learn from expert instructors the ins and outs of... -
Studio RLC to hold virtual open house
MT. VERNON, Ill. (May 26, 2020) — Rend Lake College is calling all future estheticians, barbers and cosmetologists to take a virtual tour of Studio RLC. An open house at the RLC MarketPlace in Mt. Vernon is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 25 via Zoom. Any students interested in Barber, Cosmetology or Esthetics programs for the Fall 2020 are invited. Parents are also welcome. During the... -
Cosmetology, Barber teaching courses offered at RLC for Fall 2020
MT. VERNON, Ill. (Feb. 26, 2020) — The next generation of hairstylists needs teachers, and Rend Lake College is helping make that happen. RLC is offering both Cosmetology and Barber Instructor courses for the Fall 2020 semester. These classes provide occupational certificates designed for people looking to teach barbering or cosmetology. The courses will also prepare students to take the...
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Rend Lake College
Cosmetology / Studio RLC
327 Potomac Blvd. • Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Phone – (618) 242-8459
Toll-Free (In-District) – 1-800-369-5321
[email protected]
www.rlc.edu/studiorlc
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Academic Advisement Center
Administration Building, Office 115
[email protected] • 618.437.5321, Ext. 1266
College office hours
Monday - Thursday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM • Friday 8 AM – 4 PM
Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 4 PM During Summer