Illinois Association of Cosmetology Schools

02/03/2026

✨2026 Conference dates have been announced!!!! Our Spring Conference is June 7 & 8, and our Fall Conference is August 30 & 31. Both events will take place at PSC's new location in 📍Channahon, IL - just 10 minutes away from their current location. More details will be announced soon! We hope to see everyone there. 🥳

01/27/2026

✨IACS is now offering LIVE VIRTUAL EDUCATION!! Click here to find out more information:

01/07/2026

‼️Our 2026 Spring Conference is scheduled for June 7 & 8 at PSC, in their NEW location. No need to worry, they aren't moving far. Stay tuned for updates!!! https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AhJ8GcnJK/

05/28/2025

IACS, in partnership with IDFPR, will be hosting a Zoom event to discuss changes to the BCENT Act. This event will be on Tuesday, June 10th from 1:30pm-2:30pm and is FREE for IACS members. Click here to complete your registration: https://iaocs.wildapricot.org/Member-Only-Events

03/21/2025

✨Our Spring Conference is coming up next month, April 27 & 28. Follow the link to register: https://iaocs.wildapricot.org/events Its going to be a great event with all the familiar faces and lots of new ones! You don't want to miss it 🤩

09/13/2024

THANK YOU to those who attended our Fall Conference at PSC this past weekend. Being a school member of IACS is extremely important as we are gearing up for our act to sunset next year. IACS stands as the leading advocate for BCENT schools in Illinois. If your school isn't a current member, click the link below to join:

Already a member & need to renew your 2024 IACS membership, send your membership check to us and be sure to include your license number: 

08/05/2024

✨Registration for our Fall Conference is NOW OPEN!! Follow this link:

07/24/2024

📌NEW dates for our Fall Conference: September 8 & 9, 2024. We have several new vendors and education presenters for this event. We look forward to seeing you all there!! Registration will be opening soon.

03/19/2024

🌸🌼 Our 2024 Spring Conference is coming up! We have an exciting lineup of educational presenters along with several vendors joining us for this two-day event. Click here to register:
https://iaocs.wildapricot.org/event-5623532?fbclid=IwAR3OBx_7Q6KiS1d4af8KLKbLmZAzwxmjvJu0KFEFJBd91uNvLdjkfZJUjJ8

April 14 and 15, 2024

03/01/2024

Registration is now open for our 2024 Spring Teachers Conference. Join us April 14 & 15 for an amazing line-up of education from Pivot Point, Milady, Perron Rigot, and L'Oreal. We will have new vendors attending the event as well, you don't want to miss it! Click here for more info, or to register:

01/02/2024

2024 conference dates:
April 14 & 15
September 8 & 9
Both events will be at Professional Salon Concepts in Joliet. More information, along with registration links, will be posted on our website soon.

‼️ Keep in mind: this is a renewal year for teachers' licenses ‼️

10/23/2023

IACS’s 2023 Fall Conference is in full swing!