TRICOCI UNIVERSITY OF BEAUTY CULTURE: IN THE NEWS

Tricoci University’s Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin beauty schools have been featured in some of the most popular publications in the beauty industry. Check out who is raving about our cosmetology, esthetics, barberingnail technology, and teacher training programs by clicking on the articles below.

2021

Tips to combat maskne | Kim Robinson from Tricoci University Beauty of Culture (February 2021)

Student stylists give back to frontline workers, veterans (February 2021)

It’s Your Business | Beauty School’s Discount a Show of Appreciation (February 2021)

Tricoci University Offers Free Haircuts to Military, Veterans; Discounts to Frontline Workers (March 2021)

Student Stylists Give Back to Frontline Workers, Veterans (March 2021)

Around Town Visits Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (March 2021)

Tricoci Loves Community Program – Fox 59 (April 2021)

Tricoci Loves Community Program – CBS 4  (April 2021)

Urbana College Supporting Domestic Violence Victims (May 2021)

Rockford Tricoci University to Donate a Portion of Sales to Autism Speaks (May 2021)

2019

Beauty Changes Lives Announces Passion and Purpose Scholarship Winners (July 2019)

815 Beauty Barber Showdown (July 2019)

2018

Commerical-News: Celebrate the season (Dec 2018)

Commerical-News: Here come the holidays (Nov 2018)

Pekin Daily Times: PCHS career fair shows students local opportunities (Nov 2018)

Commercial-News: Battle for the gold (Nov 2018)

23WIFR: Tricoci University offers free haircuts to veterans (Nov 2018)

GazetteXtra: Beauty school students offer haircuts for vets (Oct 2018)

Apex Partners: NCK Capital buys Tricoci University (Sept 2018)

PE Hub: NCK Capital buys Tricoci University (Sept 2018)

News R: NCK Capital Acquires Tricoci University (Sept 2018)

BusinessWire: NCK Capital Acquires Tricoci University (Sept 2018)

Heidi Stevens: ‘It’s about dignity and humanity and self-esteem:’ Mario Tricoci opens hair salon at Misericordia (Sept 2018)

Mario Tricoci opens free salon in community for developmental disabilities (Sept 2018)

Welcome back to DACC (Sept 2018)

Rockford Battle raises awareness against post-traumatic stress disorder (July 2018)

Rockford Battle against PTSD: Cutting away the stigma (July 2018)

Daily Herald: YMCA Elgin to host annual ‘Queen for a Day’ Aug 11th (July 2018)

23WIFR: Tricoci University Participates in Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day (June 2018)

Rockford Register Star: Cutthroat Corbin’s brings gentleman’s edge to downtown Rockton (June 2018)

Chicago Tribune: Beauty school partners with Elgin nonprofit to help the homeless (May 2018)

Luckvitamin.com: 5 Ways to Use an Aztec Clay Mask (May 2018)

Commercial-News: Event to teach students about college, careers (April 2018)

Medium: Leadership and professionalism in a cut (April 2018)

Illinois Hairstylists Trained to Recognize Domestic Violence Sings (February 2018)

97ZOK: Teacher of the Week: Melissa Santillan of Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (February 2018)

Cosmetology School Opens in Normal (January 2018)

 

2017

Waynetown: Christmas in the Park Winners (December 2017)

 

Journal Review: Thanks & More (December 2017)

 

News-Gazette: 2017 Veterans Day calendar – Champaign/Urbana (November 2017)

 

NBS Peoria: Tricoci University honoring military with free haircut day (November 2017)

 

25 News: Tricoci Beauty honoring military with free haircut day (November 2017)

 

Successful Student: 11 Best Cosmetology Programs (August 2017)

 

Modern Salon: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Design Team (August 2017)

 

13WREX: Beauty and bikes help domestic violence awareness (July 2017)

 

23WIFR: Hair Stylists work to end domestic violence (July 2017)

 

Lux & Concord: 5 Places to Do Your Wedding Makeup for (Almost) Free in Chicago (July 2017)

 

Wisconsin’s 57: Talk of the Town: Barber Beauty Battle & Bike and Car Show, Episode 438 (July 2017)

 

rrstar.com: Barber-Beauty Battle & Bike and Car Show set for July 30 (July 2017)

 

Rolling Out: Darnell Williams explains why being a father is the ultimate blessing (June 2017)

 

Herald Times: Beauty school offers free service to cancer survivors (June 2017)

 

From the community: Tricoci University Students Offering Free Salon Services for Cancer Survivors on June 6 (May 2017)

 

97ZOK: Teacher of the Week: Miss Naedene Smith from Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (April 2017)

 

Win a Smiley Prom Glam Squad Package (Mar 2017)

 

Chicago Tribune: From the community: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Launches Model Contest For Young Men and Women (Feb 2017)

 

Chicago Tribune: After high school swimmer’s death, community honors his life (Feb 2017)

Daily Herald: Still mourning teammate, Warren High swim team keeps hair tradition going (Feb 2017)

 

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Announces New Office Space in Chicago, IL (Jan 2017)

 

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Announces New Office Space in Chicago, IL (Jan 2017)

 

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Announces New Office Space in Chicago, IL (Jan 2017)

 

Chicago Tribune: From the community: Kures 4 Kellie Fundraiser Supports Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Educator Diagnosed with Cancer (Jan 2017)

 

Kures 4 Kellie Fundraiser Supports Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Educator Diagnosed with Cancer (Jan 2017)

 

City Wide Beauty Guide: Interviews Amy Collazo (Jan 2017)

 

Commerical-News: Fighting Domestic Abuse (Jan 2017)

 

2016

Modern Salon: Announcing the 2016 Excellence in Education Top Honorees (Nov 2016)

 

News Gazette: The Health Reporter Is In: Is the “no shampoo” trend harmful or helpful? Also called “co-washing.” (Nov 1)

 

Dermascope: Repêchage’s founder and CEO, Lydia Sarfati, met with students of the Tricoci University of Beauty Culture at the Chicago Northwest Campus for a one-day seminar (Oct 2016)

 

WREX.com: Tricoci Students Show off their Halloween Makeup Skills (Oct 2016)

 

When, Wear, Now: A Man, a Myth, a Legend: Mario Tricoci (Oct 2016)

 

From the community: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Offers Free Haircuts for Veterans, Active Military on Veterans Day, November 11 (Oct 2016)

 

Lydia Sarfati: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Hosts Lydia Sarfati for Training Day with Students (Sept 2016)

 

Chicago Tribune: From the community: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Cuts Ribbon at Fully Remodeled Elgin Campus (Aug 2016)

 

The Nailscape: Mario Tricoci’s Advice for Beauty Pros (Aug 2016)

 

rrstar.com: Hannah Paige Gustafson returns to Boone County Fair pageant to win queen (Aug 2016)

 

Chicago Tribune: From the community: ‘Deep Blue Summer’ at Tricoci University Seeks to End Domestic Violence (July 2016)

 

Canmua: Tricoci University Students Offer Free Haircuts for Veterans, Active Military, and Service Personnel on Friday, July 1 – Norridge-Harwood Heights News (June 2016) 

 

WAND TV: Free salon services for cancer patients and survivors (June 2007)

 

JConline: Free salon services for cancer patients (June 2007)

 

Chicago Tribune: From the Community: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Offers Free Salon Services for Cancer Survivors on June 7 (May 2016)

 

Canmua: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Offers Free Salon Services to Cancer Survivors on June 7 (May 2016)

 

Harper College: Student fashion designs to hit the runway in “Metamorphosis” (May 2016)

 

Modern Salon: Beauty is a Family Affair: Three Generations and Three Careers in Beauty (Apr 2016)

 

RRStar: Beauty is a Family Affair for Three Freeport Residents (Apr 2016)

 

Beverly Review: St. Xavier supports St. Baldrick’s (Apr 2016)

 

NWI Times: Spring Has Sprung: Family Events and Activities (Apr 2016)

 

Tinley Junction: Bald is Beautiful at Prairie View Middle School (Mar 2016)

 

NWI Times: What to do in April (Mar 2016)

 

NWI Times: Bald by Choice (Mar 2016)

 

Alestle Live: University Hair Salon Cuts out Hassle (Feb 2016)

 

Modern Salon: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Continues Expansion (Jan 2016)

 

Olive Street Design Does Van Wraps (Jan 2016)

 

My Suburban Life: Chicago’s Vamoose Tattoo Removal Opens in Gurnee Location (Jan 2016)

 

The News-Gazette: Merger For Schools (Jan 2016)

 

American Salon: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Announces Expansion (Jan 2016)

 

2015

Chicago Tribune: Rockford-based association moving to Elgin (Dec 2015)

 

Modern Salon: Beauty Schools’ Community Involvement in the 2015 Excellence in Education Program (Nov 2015)

 


NWI Times: NICK Foundation works to make childhood cancer a priority (Oct 2015)

 

Chicago Tribune: Career options wide-ranging for Vernon Hills High School students (Oct 2015)

 

The Chicagolite: Chicagolite Spotlight: Mario Tricoci (Sept 2015)

 

Olive Street Design Launches New Website for Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (Aug 2015)

 

Seventeen Magazine: Practice. Realize. Obtain. (Aug 2015)

 

Sophisticate’s Hair Style Guide: Cancer Survivor Beauty (May 2015)

 

Second City Style: Launch: Runway Showcase 2015 at Columbia College Chicago (May 2015)

 

Beauty Launchpad: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Supports Cancer Survivor and Beauty Support Day (May 2015)

 

CBS Chicago: Program Helps Teens Glam Up For Prom (May 2015)

 

Modern Salon: Tricoci University Supports Edward Tougy Guardian Angel Foundation’s Senior PROMise (May 2015)

 

Chicago News: Prom Season in Full Swing (May 2015)

 

Chicago Tribune: From the community: Tricoci University Supports Edward Touhy Guardian Angel Foundations Senior PROMise (May 2015)

 

WGN: Prom Dreams Come True for Group of Deserving Chicago Students (April 2015)

 

Beverly Review: St. Xavier Hosts First Event for St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser (April 2015)

 

Chicago Tribune: Elegant Salon and Spa Opens in Downtown St. Charles (April 2015)

 

DNAinfo: Saint Xavier Goes Bald for Childhood Cancer Research (Mar 2015)

 

Tulle & Trinkets: Me Time – Dermalogica Facial Review (Mar 2015)

 

Chicago Tribune: Humane Society Fundraiser Goes to the Dogs (Mar 2015)

 

Beauty Launchpad: Hair News: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Partners with Humane Society (Feb 2015)

 

The Times: Merrillville: Gala Promotes the Work of Humane Society Calumet Area (Feb 2015)

 

Chicago Tribune: From the community: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Supports Humane Society Calumet Area’s ‘Hair of the Dog’ Gala (Feb 2015)

 

Behind The Chair: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Supports Humane Society’s ‘Hair of the Dog’ Gala (Feb 2015)

 

Beloit Daily News: Cutting Loose at ‘Night to Shine’ Prom (Feb 2015)

 

Chicago Tribune: From the community: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Supports Chicago International Salsa Congress (Feb 2015)

 

Modern Salon: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Supports Chicago International Salsa Congress (Feb 2015) 

 

Beauty Launchpad: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Styles Chicago International Salsa Congress (Feb 2015)

 

Beauty Launchpad: Beauty News: Tricoci University Partners with Dermalogica (Feb 2015)

 

Windy City Times: In the Life of TUBC Grad, David Garcia (Jan 2015)

 

Modern Salon: Mario Tricoci Photo Shoot for Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (Jan 2015)

 

2014

Modern Salon: MODERN Celebrates Cosmetology Schools, Names 2014 Excellence in Education Honorees (Dec 2014)

 

American Salon: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary (Dec 2014)

 

Sophisticate’s Hairstyle Guide: Beautiful Bridal Style (Dec 2014)

 

Chicago Tribune: From the community: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Students Create Award-Winning Bridal Looks (Dec 2014)

 

Beauty Launchpad: How Often Should You REALLY Wash Your Hair? (Nov 2014)

 

Modern Salon: Tricoci University Receives Excellence in Education Top Honoree Award (Nov 2014)

 

Modern Salon: Five of the Hottest Hair Trends of Latino Fashion Week (Oct 2014)

 

Beauty Launchpad: The Five Hottest Hair Trends at Latino Fashion Week (Oct 2014)

 

Modern Salon: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Celebrates 10 Years (Oct 2014)

 

Beauty Launchpad: Beauty News: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary (Oct 2014)

 

American Salon: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary (Oct 2014)

 

Chicago Tribune: From the community: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary (Oct 2014)

 

Behind The Chair: Do Red Heads Have More Fun? (Oct 2014)

 

Daily Makeover: 10 Beauty Hacks You Can Do with a Cotton Swab (Oct 2014)

 

Beauty Launchpad: Tricoci University Joins Forces with Latino Fashion Week in Chicago (Sept 2014)

 

Get the Look: How to Create these Fall Hair Trends (Sept 2014)

 

Beauty High: The Best Way to Apply Eyeliner (Sept 2014)

 

Beauty High: Hair and Skin Care Tips for Fall (Sept 2014)

 

Four Secrets to a Perfect Blowout (Aug 2014)

 

The Biggest Hair Mistakes That You Could Be Making (Aug 2014)

 

Tricoci University Supports Venus De Miles Charity Bike Ride (Aug 2014)

 

TUBC Helps Make Prom Dreams Come True (July 2014)

 

Beauty High: 14 Myths about Sunscreen (July 2014)

 

Salon Tips You Need to Know for a Lucrative Summer (July 2014)

 

Five Skincare Mistakes You Must Stop Making (July 2014) 

 

Daily Makeover: Everything You Need to Know about Hyperpigmentation (July 2014)

 

Beauty High: How to Fake that Vacation Glow (July 2014)

 

Are you in a Skincare rut? Look out for these signs (June 2014)

 

Summer Makeup Tips: How to Avoid a Meltdown (June 2014)

 

Medical Daily: 7 Common Sunscreen Myths that May be Damaging Your Skin (June 2014)

 

Examiner: Best Products to Help Your Skin Glow (June 2014)

 

Chicago Tribune: Tricoci University Students Win Prestigious 2014 Beacon Awards (May 2014)

 

Beauty High: 13 Terrible Skin Hapbits You Need to Quit Immediately (May 2014)

 

Beauty High: Expert Tips and Tricks to Combat Summer Dryness (May 2014)

 

Beauty High: Secrets for healthy hair by Jill Marcordes, Executive Director of Cosmetology & Nail Technology at Tricoci University (April 2014)

 

The American Association of Cosmetology Schools’ Beauty Link magazine: Tricoci University supports Chicago’s first Drybar salon (April 2014)

 

Chicago Tribune: Tricoci University and Edward Touhy make prom dreams come true (March 2014)

 

Chicago Tribune: Tricoci University honors Salon Corps members (March 2014)

 

2013

Modern Salon recognizes TUBC by honoring them with an “Excellence in Education” Award (Dec 2013)

 

TUBC’s CEO Brian Weed is featured on CEO IntroNet where he chats about the beauty industry, Mario Tricoci and more (Dec 2013)

 

“Girls Night Out” Event at our Indianapolis Campus on WISHTV (Dec 2013)

 

Rock River Times: Faces of Rockford: Local stylist prepares for 2014 Winter Olympics (Oct 2013)

 

Today Show: Change it up! Turning your dream into a career (Sept 2013)

 

Indy Star: ‘Today’ show secrets: Kathie Lee hums to herself, Hoda devours M&Ms (Sept 2013)

 

TUBC Alumna, Sparkle Meyers, Featured on Today Show (Aug 2013)

 

Beauty schools looking more attractive, demand for stylists growing (Aug 2013) 

 

Mario Tricoci at the Grand Opening for our Lafayette Campus (Aug 2013) 

 

Jennifer McGann chats with Hair Artist Association on BlogTalkRadio (June 2013)

 

Interview: Tricks of the Trade with Jennifer McGann, Director of Cosmetology at Tricoci University (June 2013)

 

Ideas to Pamper Dad this Father’s Day (June 2013)

 

A New Direction for Lafayette Beauty Academy (May 2013)

 

TUBC Offers Advanced Training in Kryolan Make-up Application (May 2013)

 

TUBC Acquires Lafayette Beauty Academy in Indiana (March 2013)

 

TUBC raised over $1K for the American Heart Association on CBS 41 (Feb 2013)

 

2013 Prom Looks Fashion Show at INE featured on Fox 59 (Feb 2013)

 

Red Dress Fashion Show video clip on Fox 43 in Peoria (Feb 2013)

 

Red Dress Fashion Show video clip on HOI-19 ABC in Peoria (Feb 2013)

 

Red Dress Fashion Show coverage on HOI-19 ABC in Peoria (Jan 2013)

 

Lydia Safarti from Repêchage and TUBC in Modern Salon (Jan 2013)

 

TUBC Students Raise Money for Hurricane Sandy Victims, Patch.com (Jan 2013)

 

2012

TUBC graduate Sparkle Myers in Beauty Link (Dec 2012)

 

Peoria Campus featured on Fox News Segment, “Hot Holiday Hair Trends” (Dec 2012)

 

Students Participate in a Cultural Exchange: TUBC in Modern Salon (Sept 2012)

 

Press Release: Tricoci University Launches iPad-Enhanced Learning (July 2012)

 

TUBC Summer Beauty Trends in McHenry Business Journal (June 2012)

 

TUBC in Mystique Magazine for the Peoria Journal Star (May 2012)

 

Press Release: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Continues Indiana Expansion (April 2012)

 

TUBC Spring Nail Polish Trends on Endless Beauty (April 2012)

 

TUBC Prom Hair Styles on WREX Rockford (April 2012)

 

TUBC Where to Get A Student Haircut in Chicago on Racked Chicago (April 2012)

 

TUBC Prom Hair Ideas Inspired by New York Fashion Week (March 2012)

 

TUBC in Michigan Avenue (Feb 2012)

 

TUBC CNE Graduates in RogersPark.com (Jan 2012)

 

TUBC in American Salon (Jan 2012)

 

2011

TUBC in Short Hair Style Guide (Winter 2011)

 

TUBC Holiday Hairstyles on NBC Rockford (Nov 2011)

 

TUBC Mention on FirstChair.com (Fall/Winter 2011)

 

WREX: Mario Tricoci Showing Homecoming Hairstyles on WREX (Oct 2011)

 

TUBC Featured in NailPro Magazine (Oct 2011)

 

TUBC Halloween Hair and Make Up Tips Featured in Teen Savvy (Oct 2011)

 

TUBC Scholarship Giveaway Contest Featured on ModernSalon.com (Oct 2011)

 

TUBC Homecoming Hair Tips on NBC Rockford (Sept 2011)

 

Press Release: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture “Cuts” Into Indiana (August 2011)

 

TUBC Tips on How To Get Fall’s Natural Hair Trend (Aug 2011)

 

TUBC Summer Hair Help on WCIU TV (Aug 2011)

 

TUBC Tips on How to Grow Out Your Bangs on BellaSugar.com (Aug 2011)

 

TUBC Biggest Fan Contest Featured on Racked Chicago (Aug 2011)

 

TUBC Tips on How To Avoid Awkward, In-Between Hair on BellaSugar.com (Aug 2011)

 

TUBC Highland, IN Campus Opening on Lakeshore Public Television (Aug 2011)

 

TUBC Fan Contest Featured in Libertyville Review (Aug 2011)

 

TUBC Fan Contest Featured in Mundelien Review (Aug 2011)

 

TUBC Fan Contest Featured in Vernon Hills Review (Aug 2011)

 

TUBC Bridgeview Featured on TribLocal.com (July 2011)

 

TUBC Featured in The Beauty Industry Report (July 2011)

 

TUBC Free Services for a Year Contest Featured on Racked Chicago (July 2011)

 

TUBC Featured on FitandFabLiving.com (June 2011)

 

TUBC Father’s Day Gift Ideas in Libertyville Review (June 2011)

 

TUBC Father’s Day Gift Ideas in the Rock River Times (June 2011)

 

TUBC for the Troops Featured on NBC Rockford (May 2011)

 

TUBC Hair Trends for Brides Featured in OneWed (April 2011)

 

TUBC on Makeup Diva (April 2011)

 

2010

WGN: TU Student with Tabatha Coffey on WGN Morning Show (Oct 2010)

 

NBC: Tricoci University on NBC-WEEK Rockford, Mario Gives Back (Mar 2010)

 

2009

TUBC in Norridge and Harwood Hts News (Oct 2009)

 

TUBC in the Rockford Register Star (Aug 2009)

 

TUBC on Rockford Local CBS News (Aug 2009)

 

TUBC in the Libertyville Review (Aug 2009)

 

TUBC Mention in Redeye – Chicago (Jul 2009)

 

TUBC Announces Promotions (Jul 2009)

 

TUBC in WGN-TV Around Town Segment (Jul 2009)

 

TUBC Promotes Pasquale Naccarata (Jan 2009)

 

2008

Redesigned TUBC Website Launched (Dec 2008)

 

TUBC Approved to Provide Federal Financial Aid Programs to Students (Dec 2008)

 

TUBC Announces Second Round of Campus Accreditations by NACCAS (Nov 2008)

 

TUBC Featured in Chicago Magazine (Oct 2008)

 

First Two TUBC Campuses Accredited by NACCAS (Feb 2008)

 

2006

TUBC Opens New Campus in Peoria (Sep 2006)

 

2005

TUBC Clinics Offers Beauty Services at Very Affordable Prices (Oct 2005)

 

TUBC Introduces Proprietary Hair Care Line (Sep 2005)

 

TUBC Scholarship Allows Rockford Mom to Begin New Career (Sep 2005)

 

TUBC Ensures Beauty Industry Needs Carry Across Generations (Jul 2005)