Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

The Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General certificate program is offered by Gem City College, a private for-profit institution located in Quincy, IL. This one- to two-year certificate program falls within the cosmetology and personal grooming field (CIP 12.0401) and prepares students for state cosmetology licensure through instruction in hair cutting, coloring, chemical treatments, skin care, and nail services.

Gem City College also offers a Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking certificate program, reflecting the school's focus on skilled trades and technical craftsmanship. Students in the Cosmetology program can expect both classroom and practical hands-on training hours covering sanitation, client consultation, hair and scalp treatments, and the business fundamentals of working in or operating a salon, in preparation for the state licensure examination.