Tricoci University of Beauty Culture "Cuts" Into Indiana

CHICAGO, IL, February 05, 2011 (Press-News.org) After establishing itself as ChicagolandâEUR s top beauty school, Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (TUBC) recently expanded beyond IllinoisâEUR state borders by acquiring Creative Hair Styling Academy (Creative) in Highland, Ind.

âEURœCreative Hair Styling Academy has a wonderful reputation for developing very high quality graduates,âEUR said Mario Tricoci, founder of Tricoci University of Beauty Culture. âEURœMy salons have hired many of CreativeâEUR s graduates over the years, and they thrived due to their experiences at the school.âEUR

Located 20 miles outside of Chicago, Creative Hair Styling Academy has been a cornerstone in the Highland community for more than 40 years. Creative, under the long-term leadership of Debbie Marias, has established a strong reputation in the industry by offering comprehensive cosmetology and esthetics programs.

âEURœIn addition to owning the school for 17 years, I was also a graduate of Creative, so selling was a difficult decision to make,âEUR said Marias, who will continue to run the campus and also provide executive capacity for TUBC. âEURœBut due to the similarities in our approach, with the emphasis on developing true professionals, I knew that the combination of Creative and TUBC would lead to an even better education for our students.âEUR

Creative Hair Styling Academy will be integrated into the Tricoci University system and will eventually transition to using the TUBC curriculum and brand. TUBC develops the most âEURœsalon-readyâEUR beauty school graduates by using the industryâEUR s latest teaching techniques and a âEURœfoundationalâEUR approach that builds on prior learning.

âEURœWe are thrilled to combine forces with Debbie and Creative. In addition to building a significant presence in Indiana, we plan to expand the Tricoci University brand in several states within the next few years,âEUR said Brian Weed, CEO of TUBC. âEURœThe acquisition of Creative is an important step in the growth of the Tricoci University brand.âEUR

The news of interstate expansion comes on the heels of TUBC opening its newest Chicago location at 6458 N. Sheridan Road near the Loyola Red Line âEUR˜LâEUR station. With the addition of the Creative Hair Styling Academy, Tricoci University now offers eight campuses throughout Illinois and northern Indiana.

About Tricoci University of Beauty Culture
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (TUBC) is the premiere beauty education provider that is redefining the industry and producing salon-ready graduates prepared for successful careers. Founded by international beauty industry leader Mario Tricoci in 2004, TUBC is developing a new type of professional for the beauty industry by using innovative teaching methods and facilities for students seeking to become successful cosmetologists, estheticians, and beauty school teachers. Each campus now offers Federal Financial Aid and TUBC Institutional Scholarships to all students that qualify. There are eight campuses open in Illinois and Indiana today, and the company expects to aggressively add campuses in the future. For more information, please visit http://www.tricociuniversity.com or connect with us at http://www.facebook.com/TricociUniversity or http://twitter.com/TUBC.