Cosmetology Schools and Careers in Chicago
Becoming a cosmetologist in Chicago can open doors to all the opportunities a big city offers—including hundreds of salons, spas, and beauty schools. Chicago is also known to be one of the most "beauty-friendly" cities in the U.S. In 2018, Expedia ranked it #4 of the 26 most stylish cities in the country. Chicago hosts several beauty shows, including the renowned America's Beauty Show, which is owned and produced by Cosmetologists Chicago® (CC). Tens of thousands of salon professionals, teachers, and students from all over the world come to the show to learn about the latest techniques and products. In May 2019, Chicago cosmetologists earned a mean salary of $30,960 per year ($14.89 per hour). The state of Illinois expects 3,030 job openings between 2016 and 2026—a solid job growth rate of 4%.
The schools listed below are all great places to start your beauty career and get the 1,500 training hours that Illinois requires for licensing.
If you're looking for only the premier schools that Chicago has to offer, then check out our list of Chicago's best cosmetology schools.
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700 East Terra Cotta Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
3602 Marquette Road Suite 2
Peru, IL 61354
226 Hawthorn Village Commons
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
90 West Hillcrest Boulevard Suite 302
Schaumburg, IL 60195
8057 North Milwaukee Avenue
Niles, IL 60714
15301 South Cicero Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452
6458 North Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60626
5321 North Harlem Avenue
Chicago, IL 60656
7350 West 87th Street
Bridgeview, IL 60455
264 South Randall Road
Elgin, IL 60123
530 East North Avenue
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
2549 Highway Avenue
Highland, IN 46322
751 East Park Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
ABC School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
You must attend school in the state you want to practice in. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited school. Learn more about the requirements in your state.
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