Our History

Hair Professionals Career College, established in 1979 by Wanda Zachary, started as a small beauty school in Oswego, Illinois, with a class of 100 students. With her experience as a professional and educator, Zachary recognized the need for formal training in the beauty industry beyond on-the-job learning. Through nationwide beauty competitions in the 1980s, Hair Professionals gained recognition, leading to the opening of our Sycamore and Palos Hills campuses. Today, we are proud to be accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career and Science and offer comprehensive programs taught by skilled instructors. As an integral part of our community, we value our relationships and professional partnerships that have empowered our students to excel.

Mission Statement

Our staff of licensed instructors, combined with a state-licensed facility, is dedicated to job training for the beauty industry. Each student, after completing their course of training, will be able to demonstrate job entry skills in required subjects, take and pass a final school examination in both theoretical and practical skills and qualify for examination to obtain an Illinois license, if applicable.

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I am greatly enjoying my time here at hair professionals and furthering my career to be an instructor for cosmetology. The staff is amazing,helpful,fun,and down to earth. I am so happy I decided to further my education and attend this great school. These teachers give a good vibe and make you want to attend and learn. Not to mention when enrolling with Stephanie she made me feel so excited to join and went thru detail of all my financial aid and is very understanding as well as kind. I am starting to build such a bond with these amazing people and already and wouldn't trade it for a single second.

Lindsey Isadore

Wouldn’t Trade It

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I have been at Hair Professionals Career College for two weeks and I enjoy it so much. It is a fun and professional school. The teachers are so down to earth and they make sure you understand the work. You will never feel under pressure or feel stressed out.

Juanita Brown

Fun and Professional

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I was an esthetician student there, and I come back to get my hair done by Kayleigh and she is the most sweet, loving and caring person ever. She's an amazing teacher, and she truly makes every experience worth it!

Aubs Danielle

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Oswego Campus

5460 Route 34
Oswego, IL 60543-9175

(630) 554-2266

CAMPUS HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9 AM – 9 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM – 9 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM

Palos Hills Campus

10321 S Roberts Rd
Palos Hills, IL 60465-1929

(708) 430-1755

CAMPUS HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9 AM – 9 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM – 9 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM

Sycamore Campus

2245 Gateway Dr
Sycamore, IL 60178-3164

(815) 756-3596

CAMPUS HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9 AM – 9 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM – 9 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM