Dudley Beauty College
“Really enjoyed the one on one about products needed to maintain style.”
Best Makeup Classes in Chicago, IL
15 schools listed · 12 in Chicago · 9 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Chicago Makeup School
“I attended a fantastic workshop focusing on drag makeup techniques, lead by David Ian Grant at the Chicago makeup school this weekend.”
One Stop Beauty School
“It was my first time do my nails with this company and they were awesome!”
The Beauty Crew
“The Ombré Powder Brows training and Microblading were exceptional, and I cannot recommend this program enough”
Capelli Academy of Cosmetology II Inc.
“The whole staff was very sweet people they even stay after work to wait on my ride to pick me up 🥺🥰🙏🏽 if that's not love 💕 i don't want it.”
LYS School of Braiding
“Absolutely amazing everyone is so nice and they don't braid tight the prices are affordable and I would definitely recommend coming here!!”
The 15 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.
Area overview: Chicago, IL
12 of the 15 schools we list are based in Chicago; the other 3 serve Chicago from Hillside (11 mi), Franklin Park (12 mi) and Oak Brook (14 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 686 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 9 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 1 offers payment plans; 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 2 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.
Who can I write to before choosing a makeup school?
Written contact is possible with 12 of these 15 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.
The Lash Academy
“I learned a lot and Litzy is always there to help you, she is just amazing!”
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Lucylu Lash Academy
“She was very informative during the process of every step, & gentle on the hands!”
Rachel Reiman Makeup
“Not only are they beyond talented, easy to work with, punctual, calm, and organized, they are just all around fun to be around!”
Chicago Natural Hair Care and Braider's Assoc. Academy
“Everything Swazi taught us from having instructors teach blow dry techniques, to showing us how to properly do loc extensions, making our own oils and so many other things.”
Airbrush Academy Makeup School
A Little Spa Institute
A Plus Nail School
“I researched this place for months before going and they offer the best and the most that you can learn as a nail tech .”
Ms. Roberts Beauty Academy
“Thought I wasn't going to make it but, the motivation and support I got from my teacher's made feel like I couldn't let them or myself down.”
Thrive Skin Institute
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