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.
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
Program: Cosmetology
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700 East Terra Cotta Avenue
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
142 East Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
2828 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657
3106 West North Avenue
Stone Park, IL 60165
226 Hawthorn Village Commons
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
1200 Harger Road Suite 100
Oak Brook, IL 60523
5460 U.S. Highway 34
Oswego, IL 60543
10321 South Roberts Road
Palos Hills, IL 60465
4335 West 147th Street
Midlothian, IL 60445
8057 North Milwaukee Avenue
Niles, IL 60714
15301 South Cicero Avenue
Oak Forest, IL 60452
1037-1043 Curtiss Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
7350 West 87th Street
Bridgeview, IL 60455
6458 North Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60626
264 South Randall Road
Elgin, IL 60123
530 East North Avenue
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
751 East Park Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
5321 North Harlem Avenue
Chicago, IL 60656
ABC School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology – Accredited
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
Cannella School of Hair Design - Archer Avenue – Accredited
Chicago, IL 60632
Cannella School of Hair Design - Commercial Avenue – Accredited
Chicago, IL 60617
G Skin & Beauty Institute - Schaumburg – Accredited
Schaumburg, IL 60195
Im Beauty School - Cosmetology, Nail Technology, Esthetics
Glenview, IL 60025
You must attend a school that meets any licensure requirements as defined by your state. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited or state-approved school.
Cost of Cosmetology Schools in Chicago
In the Chicago area, the range of reported Cosmetology schools runs from $2,900 – $24,000, with an average of $19,009.
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