International Institute of Cosmetology: CT's Premier Beauty School
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BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL
2025, 2024, 2023 & 2020 Winner; 2021 Runner Up
What makes IIC a welcoming family for your education?
IIC is a passionate and enthusiastic family dedicated to helping you achieve your dreams. As the founder, Carmelo Gugliotti, states, 'Our Success Depends on Your Success ®.' We invite you to choose our outstanding school for your wonderful profession, where we foster a supportive environment.
What possibilities can you explore in our learning environment?
In our positive 'I CAN' learning environment, you can explore various possibilities for your career. We foster an atmosphere where students are empowered to discover and develop their skills in hair, lash, nail, and makeup education.
Cosmetology / Hairdressing
In our positive 'I CAN' learning environment, you can explore various possibilities for your career. We foster an atmosphere where students are empowered to discover and develop their skills in hair, lash, nail, and makeup education.
Explore Cosmetology
Barbering
In our positive 'I CAN' learning environment, you can explore various possibilities for your career. We foster an atmosphere where students are empowered to discover and develop their skills in hair, lash, nail, and makeup education.
Explore Barbering
Nail Technician
In our positive 'I CAN' learning environment, you can explore various possibilities for your career. We foster an atmosphere where students are empowered to discover and develop their skills in hair, lash, nail, and makeup education.
Explore Nails
Eyelash Technician
In our positive 'I CAN' learning environment, you can explore various possibilities for your career. We foster an atmosphere where students are empowered to discover and develop their skills in hair, lash, nail, and makeup education.
Explore Eyelashes
Makeup Artistry
In our positive 'I CAN' learning environment, you can explore various possibilities for your career. We foster an atmosphere where students are empowered to discover and develop their skills in hair, lash, nail, and makeup education.
Explore Makeup
Esthetics / Skin Care
In our positive 'I CAN' learning environment, you can explore various possibilities for your career. We foster an atmosphere where students are empowered to discover and develop their skills in hair, lash, nail, and makeup education.
Explore Esthetics
💄✨ A brand-new Makeup Artistry class is officially underway at the International Institute of Cosmetology! ✨💄
Our newest future makeup artists are beginning their 45-hour journey at our Wethersfield campus on the Silas Deane Highway, where they’ll build confidence,gain professional techniques, and bring their creativity to life.
Led by our incredible Makeup Director, Mr. Bobby, this hands-on course is packed with artistry, education, laughs, and plenty of opportunities to grow your skills while having fun every step of the way.
Every artist has a story—and this is Sabina’s. ✨
Hear what @servedbysab has to say about the experience at International Institute of Cosmetology, how time in school has helped with future career development.
Drop some inspiration for @servedbysab in the comments! 👇
#InternationalInstituteOfCosmetology #FutureHairStylist #CosmetologySchool #BeautySchool #HairdresserLife
✨ The energy you put out has a way of finding its way back to you. ✨
A huge congratulations to our amazing alumni @erinmaureenroby on earning her SECOND @oneshothairawards nomination! 🏆🤍
For your very first year entering the @oneshothairawards, you’ve not only created incredible work—you’ve spent this entire journey cheering on fellow artists, sharing their successes, and celebrating our industry. That kind of generosity doesn’t go unnoticed.
Now it’s your turn to be celebrated, and we couldn’t be more proud to see that positive energy come full circle. ✨
Thank you for representing @studyhair Alumni with talent, kindness, and the courage to step outside your comfort zone. You’re proof that when you support others, amazing things can happen.
Congratulations, Erin! We’re all rooting for you! 👏🎉
#OneShotHairAwards #BehindTheChair #BTCOneShot #BTCFam #HairAwards CosmetologyAlumni
✨ Celebrating our amazing alumni! ✨
Today we’re shining a spotlight on @erinmaureenroby! 🤍✨
One of the greatest parts of this industry is watching our graduates continue to grow long after they’ve left the classroom. Erin is a beautiful reminder that success comes from being willing to step outside your comfort zone, embrace new opportunities, and never stop learning.
Hair is so much more than what we create behind the chair—it’s about community, lifting each other up, celebrating creativity, and inspiring one another to keep pushing the industry forward. ✂️🎨
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Erin and all she’s accomplished. Thank you for representing the International Institute of Cosmetology with passion, kindness, and a commitment to your craft. Your journey inspires current students and future professionals to dream bigger and believe in themselves. 💛
Let’s all cheer on @erinmaureenroby and celebrate the artistry, courage, and community that make this industry so special! Drop a ✨in the comments to show your support and celebrate a fellow beauty professional who’s continuing to make an impact. ✨
#InternationalInstituteOfCosmetology #IICAlumni #BeautyCommunity #BehindTheChair #HairArtist
✨ BIG news worth celebrating! ✨
A huge congratulations to our incredibly talented students @foiledbykara, on being named Top 100 Students in the @oneshothairawards 🏆🎉 Your passion, creativity, and dedication continue to shine, and we couldn’t be more proud!
Thank you to @behindthechair_com and @oneshothairawards for continually elevating our industry and creating opportunities that recognize and inspire the next generation of beauty professionals. Your support of students is making a lasting impact, and we’re so grateful for all you do to celebrate emerging talent. 💛
This achievement is also a celebration of the incredible instructors at the International Institute of Cosmetology. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, inspiring confidence, encouraging creativity, and believing in your students every step of the way. Your passion and mentorship help turn dreams into careers, and moments like this are a reflection of the impact you make every day. ✨
Today, we’re celebrating our students, our educators, and the entire IIC family. This is proof that when talent meets dedication and the right support system, amazing things happen. 🌎✂️
Join us in congratulating @foiledbykara by dropping a 🎉 in the comments! Let’s also give a round of applause to the amazing instructors who helped guide them to this incredible accomplishment. We couldn’t be prouder! 💛🥳
#InternationalInstituteOfCosm
✨ BIG news worth celebrating! ✨
A huge congratulations to our incredibly talented students, @hair_by_nessaa and @hairbylaneyy, on being named Top 100 Students in the @oneshothairawards! 🏆🎉 Your passion, creativity, and dedication continue to shine, and we couldn’t be more proud!
Thank you to @behindthechair_com and @oneshothairawards for continually elevating our industry and creating opportunities that recognize and inspire the next generation of beauty professionals. Your support of students is making a lasting impact, and we’re so grateful for all you do to celebrate emerging talent. 💛
This achievement is also a celebration of the incredible instructors at the International Institute of Cosmetology. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, inspiring confidence, encouraging creativity, and believing in your students every step of the way. Your passion and mentorship help turn dreams into careers, and moments like this are a reflection of the impact you make every day. ✨
Today, we’re celebrating our students, our educators, and the entire IIC family. This is proof that when talent meets dedication and the right support system, amazing things happen. 🌎✂️
Join us in congratulating @hair_by_nessaa and @hairbylaneyy by dropping a 🎉 in the comments! Let’s also give a round of applause to the amazing instructors who helped guide them to this incredible accomplishment. We couldn’t be prouder! 💛🥳
#InternationalInstituteOfCosmetology #OneShotHairAwards #BehindTheChair #Top100Student #FutureStylist CosmetologySchool BeautyEducation
✨ BIG news worth celebrating! ✨
A huge congratulations to our incredibly talented student @nathan_cutzz on being named Top 100 Students in the @oneshothairawards 🏆🎉
Your passion, creativity, and dedication continue to shine, and we couldn’t be more proud!
Thank you to @behindthechair_com and @oneshothairawards for continually elevating our industry and creating opportunities that recognize and inspire the next generation of beauty professionals. Your support of students is making a lasting impact, and we’re so grateful for all you do to celebrate emerging talent. 💛
This achievement is also a celebration of the incredible instructors at the International Institute of Cosmetology. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, inspiring confidence, encouraging creativity, and believing in your students every step of the way. Your passion and mentorship help turn dreams into careers, and moments like this are a reflection of the impact you make every day. ✨
Today, we’re celebrating our students, our educators, and the entire IIC family. This is proof that when talent meets dedication and the right support system, amazing things happen. 🌎✂️
Join us in congratulating @nathan_cutzz by dropping a 🎉 in the comments! Let’s also give a round of applause to the amazing instructors who helped guide them to this incredible accomplishment. We couldn’t be prouder! 💛🥳
#InternationalInstituteOfCosme
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