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Beauty School in Illinois

Browse 168 beauty school listings across 85 city pages in Illinois. Open a city page for local listings, then use View more to see business details without loading a separate listing URL.

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22,191reviews counted
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Beauty School options in Illinois

Compare 168 beauty school listings across 85 cities in Illinois. Start with cities such as Chicago, Arlington Heights, Joliet, Naperville, Skokie, and Elgin, or choose the location that is practical for your visit.

Compare cosmetology, esthetics, and barber training separately. A school that offers one program may not offer the others, and an attractive student salon does not explain the full curriculum.

Request the total cost including kits, books, and exam fees. Ask the school to explain attendance requirements, supervised practice, graduation requirements, and whether the exact program meets licensing requirements where you plan to work.

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Featured beauty school listings in Illinois

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4.9(1,375 reviews)

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Rockford

Rockford, ILClosed now

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4.9(864 reviews)

Naperville Skin Institute

Naperville, ILClosed now

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4.9(843 reviews)

New Age Spa Institute

Des Plaines, ILClosed now

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5.0(74 reviews)

Tati's Beauty Studio - Eye Lash Extension Experts

Buffalo Grove, ILClosed now

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4.9(631 reviews)

G Skin & Beauty Institute

Schaumburg, ILClosed now

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4.9(628 reviews)

G Skin & Beauty Institute

Chicago, ILClosed now

Beauty schoolSkin care clinicFacial spa
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5.0(52 reviews)

The Beauty Castle Lash & Brow Academy

Chicago, IL

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5.0(50 reviews)

Art Institute of Makeup

Des Plaines, IL

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5.0(37 reviews)

Brilliance Advanced Beauty Education, LLC

St. Charles, IL

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5.0(32 reviews)

E.L.M.A Nail Technology School

Chicago, ILClosed now

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5.0(29 reviews)

Summit Salon Academy Peoria

Peoria, ILClosed now

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4.9(282 reviews)

IM Beauty School - Cosmetology, Nail Technology, Esthetics

Glenview, ILClosed now

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5.0(23 reviews)

Red Label Salon And Body Spa

Villa Park, ILOpen today

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5.0(21 reviews)

Flawless Beauty XXI

Naperville, ILClosed now

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5.0(20 reviews)

One Stop Beauty School

Chicago, ILClosed now

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5.0(19 reviews)

The Lash Educator Academy & Studio

Schiller Park, ILClosed now

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4.9(180 reviews)

Rosel School of Cosmetology

Niles, ILClosed now

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5.0(16 reviews)

The Royal School of Cosmetology

Effingham, ILClosed now

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4.9(141 reviews)

The Beauty Crew Academy

Chicago, ILClosed now

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5.0(11 reviews)

The Glamourie Chicago

Chicago, ILClosed now

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4.9(117 reviews)

Tony Odisho

Chicago, ILClosed now

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4.8(976 reviews)

Empire Beauty School

Stone Park, ILClosed now

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5.0(8 reviews)

The Royal School by IdHAIR

Champaign, ILClosed now

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4.8(847 reviews)

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Elgin

Elgin, ILClosed now

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5.0(7 reviews)

Trichos Beauty College

Chicago, ILClosed now

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4.9(69 reviews)

Beauty Studio by AP

Chicago, ILClosed now

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5.0(6 reviews)

Chicago Natural Hair Care and Braider's Assoc. Academy

Chicago, ILClosed now

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4.8(689 reviews)

Pivot Point Academy

Bloomingdale, ILClosed now

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5.0(5 reviews)

Beauty Therapy Academy

Arlington Heights, ILClosed now

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5.0(5 reviews)

International Dermal Institute

Chicago, IL

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5.0(5 reviews)

MUSA Nail & Beauty Academy LLC

Chicago, ILOpen today

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5.0(5 reviews)

ProExtensionist Hair & Lash Education

West Dundee, ILClosed now

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4.9(52 reviews)

Chicago Makeup School

Chicago, ILClosed now

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5.0(4 reviews)

Dawngola's Academy Of Cosmetology

Louisville, ILClosed now

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5.0(4 reviews)

Shear Learning Academy

Decatur, ILClosed now

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5.0(3 reviews)

True U Education

Chicago, IL

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Beauty School questions for Illinois

What should I ask before enrolling in a cosmetology school?

Ask for the program schedule, practical training hours, attendance rules, total tuition, kit costs, graduation requirements, and refund policy. Confirm licensing eligibility with the relevant state board rather than relying on advertising alone.

How can I compare esthetician training programs?

Request a curriculum and ask about supervised practice, equipment used in training, class size, and the procedures students actually learn. Confirm that the program matches the license and career path you want.

Can I book a service at a beauty school student salon?

Contact the school to confirm that its student salon accepts public appointments. Ask which services are available, how students are supervised, the expected appointment length, and current prices.

What should I compare before choosing beauty school in Illinois?

Start with program curriculum, total tuition, training schedule, practical training, and student salon availability. Then confirm the business offers the specific help you need, has a practical location, and provides enough contact information to make the next step simple.

Which beauty school services are common on this directory?

Common service signals include cosmetology programs, esthetician training, barber training, student salon services, and admissions consultations. Individual listings may also show related categories such as Beauty school, Beauty salon, Hair salon, Nail salon, Barber school, Make-up artist, Trade school, and Barber shop, so it is worth checking both the card and the expanded details.

How can reviews help me compare beauty school options?

This page includes 22,191 reviews counted from available listing data. Review count can show how established a business is, while ratings can help you spot consistently strong local options. Read the business details too, because a high rating is most useful when the services and location also match your needs.

Should I call a beauty school before visiting?

Yes. Calling first helps confirm current hours, appointment needs, inventory, availability, service area, and pricing expectations. It is especially useful when the listing shows limited hours or when you need a specific service.

How do map links help when choosing beauty school in Illinois?

Map links help you check drive time, parking, nearby neighborhoods, and whether the address is convenient before you contact the business. For city pages, the map can also reveal clusters of options near commercial areas.

What business details should I look for besides ratings?

Useful details include published program information, state licensing eligibility confirmation, written tuition breakdown, and school contact details. Amenities and practical signals such as Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Debit cards, Credit cards, Appointment required, NFC mobile payments, Onsite services, and Identifies as women-owned can make two similarly rated listings feel very different.

How many beauty school listings can I compare in Illinois?

This page currently helps you compare 168 beauty school listings across 85 city pages. Use filters for search terms, category, open status, and rating when available.

What related categories should I check when searching for beauty school?

Related category labels can broaden your search when the exact wording varies by business. On this directory, strong related signals include Beauty school, Beauty salon, Hair salon, Nail salon, Barber school, Make-up artist, Trade school, and Barber shop.

What should I compare before enrolling in a beauty school?

Compare program focus, licensing preparation, schedule options, tuition, financial aid, student salon experience, graduation support, and whether the school teaches the services you want to practice professionally.

How do I know whether a beauty school fits my career goal?

Match the program to your target path, such as cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, nails, makeup, or instructor training. Ask admissions how classroom hours, hands-on practice, and exam preparation are structured.

Should I visit a beauty school before applying?

A visit can help you evaluate the classrooms, student salon, equipment, instructor access, commute, and overall fit. It also gives you a chance to ask about start dates and required hours.

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