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24 schools listed · 12 in Chicago · 15 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The 24 schools listed for Chicago, IL teach makeup. Whether they run personal lessons, professional courses or bridal trials, and what any kit list covers, comes from what each school publishes about itself.
12 of the 24 schools we list are based in Chicago; the other 12 serve Chicago from towns including Des Plaines (18 mi), Naperville (25 mi) and Franklin Park (7 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,834 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (86%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills" and "atmosphere". 15 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 2 offer payment plans; 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Written contact is possible with 18 of these 24 schools, which give an email address. Writing beats calling here, because you want the kit list and the certificate details in something you can reread later rather than scribbled on a notepad.
