Esthetician Schools and Careers in Chicago

Chicago could be the perfect place for you to begin or continue your esthetician career. With its high winds, pollution, and ever-changing temperatures, the city can wreak havoc on one's skin. In fact, following a massive 2016 study of skin challenges in the 150 most populated U.S. cities, WalletHub ranked Chicago 132 in "Skin Care and Health."

In response to this need for skin care treatments, the Chicago area employs the third-highest number of estheticians, also called "skin care specialists," of all metropolitan areas in the United States. Employment in Illinois is anticipated to further grow by 4% during the 2016 to 2026 period, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Though the BLS reports an annual mean wage of $29,410 as of 2018, Chicago’s size means there are opportunities here that are unavailable elsewhere. For instance, the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference is held in the city each year.

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Illinois requires that all estheticians complete a minimum of 750 hours, or at least 18 weeks, of skin care study. All of Chicago's esthetics programs meet these needs. Read on to learn more about some of the esthetics institutes in the Windy City!

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Cameo Beauty Academy – Accredited

9714 South Cicero Avenue
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

(708) 636‐ 4660
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, Teacher Training

700 East Terra Cotta Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

(815) 207-8599
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, Nail Technology, Teacher Training

609 South Randall Road
Elgin, IL 60123

(630) 345-8665
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, Teacher Training

142 East Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173

(815) 572-4797
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, Nail Technology, Teacher Training

2828 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657

(877) 311-8957
Programs:
Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Massage Therapy

10024 Skokie Boulevard 301C
Skokie, IL 60077

(847) 329-9174
Programs:
Continuing Education, Esthetics

1200 Harger Road Suite 100
Oak Brook, IL 60523

(630) 517-0754
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Makeup Artistry, Hair Design, Teacher Training

825 Village Quarter Road
West Dundee, IL 60118

Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics

5460 U.S. Highway 34
Oswego, IL 60543

(630) 554-2266
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Teacher Training

10321 South Roberts Road
Palos Hills, IL 60465

(708) 430-1755
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Teacher Training

4335 West 147th Street
Midlothian, IL 60445

(708) 687-7800
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Makeup Artistry, Nail Technology, Teacher Training

15301 South Cicero Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452

(708) 687-7800
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Teacher Training

1100 North Sherman Avenue
Naperville, IL 60560

Programs:
Esthetics

1870 Busse Highway
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Programs:
Continuing Education, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Makeup Artistry, Massage Therapy, Nail Technology

307 Golf Mill Center
Niles, IL 60714

(773) 508- 5600
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Teacher Training

1037-1043 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515

(773) 635-7700
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Teacher Training

7350 West 87th Street
Bridgeview, IL 60455

(708) 233-9933
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, Nail Technology, Teacher Training

6458 North Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60626

(888) 616-9051
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, Teacher Training

264 South Randall Road
Elgin, IL 60123

(847) 376-0740
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Teacher Training

530 East North Avenue
Glendale Heights, IL 60139

(630) 790-1500
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Teacher Training

2549 Highway Avenue
Highland, IN 46322

Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Teacher Training

751 East Park Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048

(847) 247-8100
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, Nail Technology, Teacher Training

5321 North Harlem Avenue
Chicago, IL 60656

(773) 467-1900
Programs:
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barbering, Nail Technology, Teacher Training
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A Touch of Serenity Spa & Career Institute

1702 Washington Street Suite 101
Waukegan, IL 60085

ABC School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology – Accredited

9213 South Illinois Route 31
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156

American Academy of Esthetics

4300 Commerce Court Suite 200
Lisle, IL 60532

Amina's Beauty College

48 West 67th Place
Merrillville, IN 46410

Don Roberts School of Hair Design – Accredited

152 East US Highway 30
Schererville, IN 46375

Dudley Beauty College - Chicago – Accredited

8501 South Green Street 11
Chicago, IL 60620

G Skin & Beauty Institute - Chicago – Accredited

17 North State Street Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60602

G Skin & Beauty Institute - Schaumburg – Accredited

90 West Hillcrest Boulevard Suite 302
Schaumburg, IL 60195

I.M. Beauty School – Accredited

615 Milwaukee Avenue 28
Glenview, IL 60025

Im Beauty School - Cosmetology, Nail Technology, Esthetics

630 Milwaukee Avenue Suite 200
Glenview, IL 60025

International Skin Beauty Academy – Accredited

5025 North Broadway Street
Chicago, IL 60640

Kay Moriah International School of Beauty

5500 East Lincoln Highway
Merrillville, IN 46410

Marco Polo Schools

4011 West School Street
Chicago, IL 60641

Paul Mitchell The School Tinley Park – Accredited

18454 West Creek Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477

Pivot Point Academy – Accredited

144 East Lake Street Suite C
Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Roza Nail Technology School

10024 Skokie Boulevard 301B
Skokie, IL 60077

Sandra Rossi Education Center – Accredited

264 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Thrive Skin Institute

1301 22nd Street 102
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Trenz Beauty Academy - Calumet City – Accredited

695 Wentworth Avenue
Calumet City, IL 60409

Trenz Beauty Academy - Chicago – Accredited

2605 West 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60652

True U

845 North Michigan Avenue Suite 925 W
Chicago, IL 60611

Universal Spa Training Academy – Accredited

340 Burlington Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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