Saba Beauty School
“Ms Asmi taught me everything that would be tested on the state board exam and I passed on the first try.”
Best Makeup Classes near Lake Forest, CA
1 of these schools is based in Lake Forest; the others serve Lake Forest from towns including Santa Ana (13 mi), Garden Grove (18 mi) and Laguna Hills (5 mi).
7 open weekends · 5 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Peacock Threading Brow BAR
“Super detailed and quick with her threads so you feel no pain.”
Santa Ana Beauty Academy
“Not only are the services excellent, but I love how much they focus on helping students get their licenses.”
Gladglam Makeup Academy LLC
“As alumni you also get access to additional courses and can build your network to work with other artists.”
California Beauty Academy
“If anyone wants a profession to improve their life, they should come here”
Topline Beauty College
“I felt that the teachers & students care about doing quality work.”
The 10 schools listed for Lake Forest, CA 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: Lake Forest, CA
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 478 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 5 are rated 4.5 or higher. 7 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 2 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2010. 1 offers payment plans and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 4 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 7 of these 10 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.
Thanh Le College
“I graduated from Thang Le beauty school and got my esthetician license.”
Fuse Makeup Academy
“Fuse Makeup Academy provided me with the tools and skills to market myself and turn my hobby into a career, instructors are supportive and experience opportunities are provided within the course.”
KS International Beauty Academy
“She presents information in a clear and straightforward manner, making it easier for students to understand complex concepts.”
Asel Beauty College
“I tried two colors (first an ash brown that I ended up feeling was too warm, and then they were super understanding and dyed it a cool brown).”
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