Arlington Academy began as a dream of bringing quality education and state-of-the-art Cosmetology training to the Northwest Suburbs. The goal…to maintain the highest industry standards while providing a professional, ethical, and enjoyable atmosphere of learning.

Nearly 40 years later, Arlington Academy's reputation speaks for itself. Thousands have graduated from Arlington Academy, and are successfully employed at all levels in the industry. You can find them working as stylists, color artists, salon owners, platform artists, theatrical and movie artists, and industry representatives. They continue to recommend Arlington Academy to others looking for a career in Cosmetology. Their recommendations, along with consistently positive feedback from the areas best salons, has allowed Arlington Academy the privilege of enjoying a continuous flow of students over the years. With our large student enrollment along with our expansive clientele, we are able to keep our tuition affordable for you!

Arlington Academy goes beyond the basics by incorporating exciting and trend-setting techniques as well as salon fundamentals. Pick and choose from a variety of innovative hands-on TRENDS electives, offering workshops in a variety of topics such as razor cutting, advanced foiling, color formulations, advanced facials, customized make-up, and stage make-up.
Arlington Academy teaches Milady, the number one curriculum recommended by the Illinois State Board Licensing agency. Consequently, our pass rate at the State Board consistently averages 100%!

Arlington Academy is a Bioelements Partnership Spa and a Redken SES Member School.