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Illinois Cosmetology and Beauty Schools

There is no better place to receive your cosmetology education than in Illinois.  In addition to there being plenty of schools that offer a variety of cosmetology programs for you to choose from,  its also home to America’s Beauty Show.  Located in Chicago, it not only holds annual showcases for beauty professionals, but is also a strong advocate for advanced education and provides a number of scholarships to cosmetology students. America’s Beauty Show is organized by the Cosmetologists Chicago group, consisting of more than 7,000 salon professionals, making it a great opportunity for you to grow as a cosmetologist.

All Beauty Programs in Illinois

Cameo Beauty Academy – Accredited
Oak Lawn, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Hair Braiding / Teacher Training
Cosmetology & Spa Academy - Crystal Lake – Accredited
Crystal Lake, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Cosmetology & Spa Academy - Elgin – Accredited
Elgin, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Teacher Training
Cosmetology & Spa Academy - Rockford – Accredited
Rockford, IL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Cosmetology & Spa Academy - Schaumburg – Accredited
Schaumburg, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Douglas J Aveda Institute - Chicago – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology - Peru – Accredited
Peru, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology - Rockford – Accredited
Rockford, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology - Sterling – Accredited
Sterling, IL
Continuing Education / Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Empire Beauty School - Stone Park – Accredited
Stone Park, IL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Empire Beauty School - Vernon Hills – Accredited
Vernon Hills, IL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute – Accredited
Skokie, IL
Continuing Education / Esthetics/Skin Care
G Skin & Beauty Institute - Oak Brook – Accredited
Oak Brook, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Hair Professionals Career College - Oswego – Accredited
Oswego, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Hair Professionals Career College - Palos Hills – Accredited
Palos Hills, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Hair Professionals Career College - Sycamore – Accredited
Sycamore, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
John Amico School of Hair Design - Midlothian
Midlothian, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Make-Up Artist Training / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
John Amico School of Hair Design - Niles – Accredited
Niles, IL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
John Amico School of Hair Design - Oak Forest – Accredited
Oak Forest, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Naperville Skin Institute – Accredited
Naperville, IL
Esthetics/Skin Care
New Age Spa Institute
Des Plaines, IL
Continuing Education / Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Make-Up Artist Training / Massage Therapy / Nail Technology
Rosel School of Cosmetology – Accredited
Niles, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology – Accredited
Downers Grove, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture - Bridgeview – Accredited
Bridgeview, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture - Chicago – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Teacher Training
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture - Elgin – Accredited
Elgin, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture - Glendale Heights – Accredited
Glendale Heights, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture - Libertyville – Accredited
Libertyville, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture - Normal – Accredited
Normal, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture - Norwood Park – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture - Peoria – Accredited
Peoria, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture - Rockford – Accredited
Rockford, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture - Urbana – Accredited
Urbana, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care

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A Little Spa Institute
Chicago, IL
Continuing Education
A Touch of Serenity Spa & Career Institute
Waukegan, IL
Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
A+ Nail School
Franklin Park, IL
Nail Technology / Teacher Training
ABC School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology – Accredited
Lake In The Hills, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Academy of Shear Performance
Galesburg, IL
Hair Design
Advanced Educator
Washington, IL
Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy
Airbrush Academy Makeup School
Chicago, IL
Make-Up Artist Training
America Nail College
Prospect Heights, IL
Nail Technology / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
American Academy of Esthetics
Lisle, IL
Esthetics/Skin Care / Continuing Education
Art Institute of Makeup
Des Plaines, IL
Make-Up Artist Training
Bell Mar Beauty College – Accredited
Cicero, IL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Bloomington Normal Barber College
Bloomington, IL
Barbering / Teacher Training
Bollywood Salon & Beauty School – Accredited
Skokie, IL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Cannella School of Hair Design – Accredited
Elgin, IL
Cosmetology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
Cannella School of Hair Design - Archer Avenue – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Cannella School of Hair Design - Commercial Avenue – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Cannella School of Hair Design - Villa Park – Accredited
Villa Park, IL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Capelli Academy of Cosmetology – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Capelli Salon Academy – Accredited
Arlington Heights, IL
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training
Capri Beauty College - New Lenox – Accredited
New Lenox, IL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Capri Beauty College - Oak Forest – Accredited
Oak Forest, IL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Champions Beauty-Barber University – Accredited
Aurora, IL
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training
Chicago Academy Of Permanent Makeup
Algonquin, IL
Permanent Make-Up
Chicago Microblading Academy
Schaumburg, IL
Permanent Make-Up
Chicago Microblading by Brows Beauty Couture
Schiller Park, IL
Permanent Make-Up
Chicago Nail School
Blue Island, IL
Nail Technology / Teacher Training
City Colleges of Chicago - Harry S Truman
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Barbering / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
Cosmetology / Continuing Education
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
Massage Therapy
Creative Touch Cosmetology School – Accredited
Waterloo, IL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Debutante's School of Beauty – Accredited
Dekalb, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Dudley Beauty College - Chicago – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Hair Braiding / Teacher Training
E.L.M.A Nail Technology School
Chicago, IL
Nail Technology
Educations In Hair
Mokena, IL
Continuing Education
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy / Continuing Education
Epiphany's Beauty College
Richton Park, IL
Cosmetology
Erskine Reeves Barber Academy – Accredited
Hillside, IL
Cosmetology / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Estelle Medical Academy
Skokie, IL
Massage Therapy / Continuing Education
Esthetic World Beauty Academy
Norridge, IL
Permanent Make-Up
First Cut Barber College
Rockford, IL
Barbering
First Institute of Travel – Accredited
Crystal Lake, IL
Massage Therapy
Fusion Natural Hair Braid Academy
Joliet, IL
Hair Braiding
Futurama Beauty Academy – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
G Skin & Beauty Institute - Chicago – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Hair Design
G Skin & Beauty Institute - Schaumburg – Accredited
Schaumburg, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Hair Design / Make-Up Artist Training / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Gem City College – Accredited
Quincy, IL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Glam Lab Makeup Studio - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Make-Up Artist Training / Continuing Education
Glitter Nail Academy
Oak Park, IL
Nail Technology
Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology – Accredited
Bloomington, IL
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training
Hairs the Bling
Elgin, IL
Hair Design / Continuing Education
Highland Community College
Freeport, IL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
His & Hers Barber School
Chicago, IL
Barbering
I.M. Beauty School – Accredited
Glenview, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Permanent Make-Up / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
IDEA Illinois Dedicated Electrology Academy
Oak Brook, IL
Electrology
Im Beauty School - Cosmetology, Nail Technology, Esthetics
Glenview, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Continuing Education
Innovations Design Academy – Accredited
MaComb, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Teacher Training
International Skin Beauty Academy – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Laser Training / Continuing Education
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL
Cosmetology
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Continuing Education
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL
Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy
Kossof Hair Academy
Northfield, IL
Hair Design
L.A. Style School of Cosmetology – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Lake County Tech Campus
Grayslake, IL
Cosmetology
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training
Larry's Barber College - Halsted Street – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Barbering / Teacher Training
Larry's Barber College - 79th Street – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Barbering / Teacher Training
Larry's Barber College - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Barbering / Teacher Training
Larry's Barber College - Joliet – Accredited
Joliet, IL
Barbering / Teacher Training
Larry's Barber College - Rockford
Rockford, IL
Barbering / Teacher Training
Legacy Barber College - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Barbering
Licensed by Design Beauty Academy
Woodridge, IL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Lock & Loaded
Chicago, IL
Barbering
Lockhart's Barber College
Decatur, IL
Barbering
Make Up First School of Makeup Artistry
Naperville, IL
Make-Up Artist Training
Marco Polo Schools
Chicago, IL
Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Massage Therapy
Marvelous Beauty & Barber School
Waukegan, IL
Barbering
McCoy Barber College
Chicago, IL
Barbering
Metanoia Beauty School
Chicago, IL
Permanent Make-Up
Midwest Barber Academy
Bolingbrook, IL
Barbering / Teacher Training
Midwest Barber College – Accredited
Champaign, IL
Barbering
Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria – Accredited
East Peoria, IL
Massage Therapy / Continuing Education
Midwest Technical Institute - Moline – Accredited
Moline, IL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, IL – Accredited
Springfield, IL
Massage Therapy / Continuing Education
Ms. Roberts Beauty Academy – Accredited
Hillside, IL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Nailology 350
Joliet, IL
Continuing Education / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL
Massage Therapy / Continuing Education
Networks Barber College - Calumet City – Accredited
Calumet City, IL
Barbering / Teacher Training
Networks Barber College - Chicago – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Barbering / Teacher Training
New Style Hair Academy – Accredited
Moline, IL
Barbering / Teacher Training
Occhi Institute
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Permanent Make-Up
Oehrlein School of Cosmetology – Accredited
East Peoria, IL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Official Cuts Academy
Alsip, IL
Barbering
Olney Central College
Olney, IL
Cosmetology
OMSPA Microblading & Cosmetic Tattoo Academy
Chicago, IL
Permanent Make-Up
Parkland College
Champaign, IL
Massage Therapy
Pat's Barber Shop/School
South Chicago Heights, IL
Barbering
Paul Mitchell The School Chicago – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training
Paul Mitchell The School Lombard – Accredited
Lombard, IL
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Paul Mitchell The School Tinley Park – Accredited
Tinley Park, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Phipps Academy of Barbering – Accredited
Bradley, IL
Barbering / Teacher Training
Phipps Academy of Barbering - Richton Park – Accredited
Richton Park, IL
Cosmetology / Barbering / Teacher Training
Pivot Point Academy – Accredited
Bloomingdale, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy – Accredited
Joliet, IL
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
PS Lash & Hair Extension Academy & Studio
Chicago, IL
Hair Design / Continuing Education
Reflections Academy of Beauty – Accredited
Decatur, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Royal School of Cosmetology – Accredited
Effingham, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Roza Nail Technology School
Skokie, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Sandra Rossi Education Center – Accredited
Arlington Heights, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy / Permanent Make-Up / Hair Braiding / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Sapphire Studios Cosmetic Tattoo Academy
Naperville, IL
Permanent Make-Up
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Soma Institute
Chicago, IL
Massage Therapy / Continuing Education
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL
Cosmetology
Steven Papageorge Hair Academy – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Teacher Training / Salon Management
Technology Center of DuPage
Addison, IL
Cosmetology
The B.A.C Room
Calumet Park, IL
Continuing Education
The Barber Academy - Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL
Barbering / Teacher Training
The Beauty Crew Academy
Chicago, IL
Permanent Make-Up
The Curl Society – Accredited
Elmwood Park, IL
Cosmetology / Hair Design / Teacher Training
The Nail Inn & School of Cosmetology – Accredited
Lemont, IL
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
The Nail Program at CTC
Stone Park, IL
Nail Technology
Thrive Skin Institute
Oak Brook, IL
Esthetics/Skin Care / Permanent Make-Up / Laser Training
Trenz Beauty Academy - Calumet City – Accredited
Calumet City, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Braiding / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Trenz Beauty Academy - Chicago – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Braiding / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
Trichology Trends Institute – Accredited
Palatine, IL
Continuing Education / Cosmetology / Make-Up Artist Training / Teacher Training
True U
Chicago, IL
Esthetics/Skin Care / Continuing Education
Universal Spa Training Academy – Accredited
Downers Grove, IL
Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy / Teacher Training
University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts – Accredited
Springfield, IL
Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL
Massage Therapy
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
Massage Therapy
Your School of Beauty Culture – Accredited
Chicago, IL
Cosmetology / Barbering / Nail Technology / Hair Braiding / Teacher Training / Continuing Education
School Accreditation

You must attend a school that is approved by your state to provide training in the discipline you want to practice. Check with the school and the state board to be sure that your program of study will prepare you for any applicable state licensure.

Begin your cosmetology journey at an Illinois beauty school…

Before applying for a cosmetology license in Illinois, you must first meet the Illinois State Board of Cosmetology’s education requirements, to ensure you are properly trained in the cosmetology specialty of your choosing.  The required training hours you need to complete before testing are:

  • Cosmetologist: 1500 training hours
  • Esthetician:  750 training hours
  • Manicurist:  350 training hours
  • Barber:  1500 training hours
  • Massage Therapist:  500 training hours
  • Electrolysis Technician: 600 training hours

Like most states, you cannot supplement apprenticeship for training. However, in some instances, an internship can count for up to 150 training hours. You must intern under the direct supervision of a licensed and practicing cosmetologist that works at a registered and approved salon. You must also be registered in an organized & pre-planned training program and have completed 750 hours of training and currently have an average grade of 80 or higher.

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