Proof, not promises.
350
hours to your Illinois nail tech license
750
hours to your Illinois esthetics license
100%
first-attempt Illinois state board pass rate
20+
years in the industry, led by founder Bibi
Pick your path. We'll get you licensed.
Every program is IDFPR-approved, hands-on from day one, and has state exam prep built in.
Nail Technology · 350 hrs
Our most popular program. Manicures, pedicures, acrylics, gel, Gel-X and dip, on real clients from week one. Finish in 8 to 52 weeks.
Esthetics · 750 hrs
Facials, skin analysis, waxing, lashes and brows, client consultation and state exam prep, all hands-on.
Pro & Teen Programs
Nail and Esthetics Instructor, Nail Refresher (65 hrs), After-School Teen Program, CEU classes and state exam prep.
Not just a school. A community.
We invest in you before, during and after your license.
Licensed. No grey area.
IDFPR-approved programs. Every hour you train here counts toward your Illinois license.
A schedule that fits.
Tuesday to Thursday, 10 AM to 7 PM. Built for career changers, working adults and parents.
Real clients, not mannequins.
Our student salon is open to the public, so you graduate with real reps and real confidence.
Help paying for it.
The Olivia Mae Lotus Scholarship funds qualifying students. Payment plans may be available.
Taught by working pros.
Founder-led, 20+ years in the industry. Every instructor is licensed to do the service, not just teach it.
A career after the license.
Salon job postings, networking, and events like the Chicago Nail Bash keep you connected.
Meet the founder
Bibi Thaibinh Hernandez
Bibi opened One Stop Salon on Division & Kostner in 2011. Students kept asking her to teach, so she built the school she wished she'd had: affordable, hands-on, and focused on what comes after the exam. 20+ years in the Chicago beauty industry, and still at the table with her students every week.
Straight answers.
Is One Stop licensed by the state of Illinois?
Yes. We're licensed and approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Your hours here count toward your Illinois license.
Do I need beauty experience to enroll?
No. We train complete beginners. Every program includes Illinois state board exam prep, written and practical.
How much is tuition?
Tuition varies by program. Call or text 708-377-3051 or email info@onestopbeautyschool.com and we'll walk you through current tuition, scholarships and payment plan options.