Beauty school in Oak Forest, near Chicago
Hands-on training taught the way today’s salons actually work, at the John Amico Oak Forest campus.
- Financial aid available to those who qualify
- Hands-on student salon training
- Oak Forest campus near Chicago
- Best of Chicago’s Southland, Daily Southtown 2026
Why beauty
See why the beauty business is booming.
The beauty industry keeps growing, and skilled, salon-ready professionals are in demand at thousands of salons across the John Amico network and beyond.
The John Amico difference
Training built around real salon skills.
John Amico is a recognized name in salons throughout the United States. The Oak Forest campus combines hands-on beauty education with the business skills salons look for, so you graduate salon-ready. Financial aid is available to those who qualify (FAFSA school code 04187400), with day and evening classes and full- or part-time schedules.
Recognized locally
Trusted across Chicago’s Southland.
Voted Best of Chicago’s Southland by Daily Southtown readers, 13 years in a row (2014 to 2026). See all 13 badges
Recent feedback
What students and salon guests are saying.
Tonya Davis
★★★★★“Look if you go here ask for Burgundy. She is awesome, kind, and courteous.”
Jay Cashaw
★★★★★“Kerris was amazing! She was so helpful and provided tons of information.”
Desiree Williams
★★★★★“Robbin was awesome and my hair is beautiful. She is very knowledgeable.”
Take the next step
Three easy ways to get started.
Schedule a tour
See the Oak Forest campus in person or take a virtual tour, and receive a complimentary John Amico product collection when you visit.
Schedule a tourRequest information
Tell us the program you’re interested in and admissions will follow up with dates, details, and next steps.
Request infoReview financial aid
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Ask admissions how to apply and which options fit your goals.
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