Esthetic Institute
“This school really sets you up for success and truly prepares you for job interviews and licensing exams after graduation.”
Best Makeup Classes near McLean, VA
These schools serve McLean from nearby bases in towns including Vienna, Fairfax and North Bethesda, MD.
12 schools listed · 9 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Huemon Beauty
“Deyonne was extremely professional, the space was very clean and I felt comfortable.”
Fernanda's Beauty Institute
“Excellent group classes, teachers are really prepared and they will be your mentors for life!”
Fairfax Brows ( Nano Brows / Ombre Brows )
“She is an expert and does a great job explaining the process and after care.”
Makeup by Ana B
“They also did all of my bridesmaids, officiant, and moms/grandmas hair and makeup (about 15 people) and everyone LOVED how their hair and makeup came out!”
Neroli Institute
“I'm so glad I chose this school because they are very hands-on and you get to do a lot just in your first few weeks there.”
The 12 schools listed for McLean, VA 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: McLean, VA
The 12 schools on this page are rated from 3.3 to 5.0 across 1,442 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 8 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. Domain records put 5 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 1 offers payment plans and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 12 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
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Written contact is possible with 8 of these 12 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.
Angelic Lashes by Tiffany
“It's SO cute in there, they are SO accommodating, SO friendly, and SO worth every dollar.”
Dudley Beauty College
“Being a School Owner myself, I have much love and admiration for the Dudley family being pioneers in the beauty industry!”
Aesthetics Academy of Virginia
“Thank you so much to the instructors at aesthetics academy of Virginia for all that you do for us students!”
Evalash Beauty
“I really liked the service, I recommend it and they have very good prices.”
Ana Bella Beauty School & Barber
Infinity Beauty Academy
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