Great Staff ! Definitely was a valuable step in starting off my career as a Makeup Artist . Brittany the instructor knew what she was talking about and taught us what we needed to know starting off into the industry . Not only do you get certified , you are taught about the business aspect of becoming a makeup artist ! Being certified by Glam Lab Make Up Studio has inspired me to continue to grow and master my skills. read more

I think gl lab studios is great place for woman or men to take a class to learn a wonderful naked technique for a flawless look. If you looking for a class to help you be more productive and professional take this class ! It's great and the instructor is very good at not just makeup but she is articulate and answers whatever questions she can . Class is for certification free lance artist . I think they should add breakfast lol a donut maybe . But good class read more

Went to a class in June felt like I was being judged for who I was . Mind you the class had about 7 African american students and one Latino student but the atmosphere was not welcoming at all. We took pics at the end of class and I have not even seen those pictures uploaded anywhere. They informed us we will he getting certificates but here is it 3 months later and still no certificate. I have emailed and called and no response. Even called Glo and nothing. If I would have known that I would have been lied to or treated this way I could have kept my money and went elsewhere. Spent 100 on the class and then over 200 on the extras. The makeup doesn't even cater to all skin tones and I broke out because of the makeup. Will never recommend to anyone. Spent money thinking I'm going to up my portfolio to have nothing to show for it. read more

Sheryl Ann was an amazing instructor! We had the opportunity to play with pro palettes and learn about color science, as well what's editorial and what everyday! The business tips were super helpful and they never kept me from asking questions! read more

Glam Lab Makeup Studios - Makeup Artists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I took the course to improve my makeup skills and to add an additional service to my price list. I enjoyed the environment. Class was fun, friendly , and informative. However , the certification isn't really useful . Save your money . Perfect your craft make a portfolio, a website , business cards AND YOU CAN GET PRO CARDS THAT WAY read more

I'm not sure where to start. First thing I will say is that the instructors are great and friendly. But the entire program offering is janky at best. The Instagram page portrays something totally different. They have you sitting on hard I mean hard 1993 metal folding chairs you have to sit and listen to the instructor for the first half which is like 3 hours for her to do one face. You don't learn much because it's just like watching a live YouTube video. I could have watched this in my bed was all I keep thinking. They need to give you at least a paper face to try follow along with the instructor. You can get what they teach on you tube honestly. Second half you are paired with someone from the class and you do each other's makeup. NONE of that make is melanin friendly. They had us looking jacked up. The second half should be used to show techniques and they should give you a basic look to do and then grade you without that you can learn everything they have to say on YouTube. And they sale Allie express make that they slapped their sticker on and charge you an arm and leg for save your money. I took the 3/19 class read more

Awesome class and instructors! Looking forward to working with everyone here in the future read more

Glam Lab Makeup Studios - Jacob and Haley with me after class - Makeup Artists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm glad I took the class it was the best experience I've had. Thanks for your help to start a business

Today I attended the Glam Lab Makeup Studios 101 class. The class and instructors far exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere was super welcoming of students of different experience; which was so nice. Everyone was super helpful. They answered all of my questions and supported all the students through out the entire day. Kat and Nora made learning comfortable and inclusive. read more

Such a fun class! Got to witness the instructor perform an application and then we performed applications ourselves with a partner. The instructors came around and gave constructive criticism to help us all grow as artists. Attend this class forsure if you are a makeup artist who is wanting to learn the tricks to the trade! read more

Glam Lab Makeup Studios - Makeup Artists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I took a class a year ago, the instructors were nice and the enviroment was fun but it did lack more professionalism...the instructors were on the phone, chatting and laughing amongst themselves and not paying too much attention to us students who were looking for critics and advice... The kit was really good though, I still use on my pro kit. one thing that made me really disappointed is that they NEVER sent me the certificate.....and I asked them many times...how cool is that??? I only have a digital copy. read more

The makeup 101 class was awesome! Kat was the teacher and I learned so much from her. Nora made me excited to be there and always had a smile on her face. They really set you up for success to start freelance work and offer starter kits that have great quality products at a great price. I definitely recommend taking this class! read more

I loved taking this class at Glam Lab, it was very well instructed and the team was very helpful. Their products were also very nice! I love the hands on approach of doing the makeup steps on a partner! read more

You learn so much for such a good price! Informative for those just getting started and for those with experience. I loved the makeup information, but the business information was just as valuable. read more

It was great experience, I learned to much about perfect fundation concealer and more tips for look natural make up .. they explain about how you can have good way for your make up business .i highly recommended .. read more

Great class. Amazing on details. Brittany, the instructor, broke down everything for you. Went into detail on everything. Didn't go fast. Went on everyone's pace. Answered question along the way. Fun class. Amazing products. read more

I took the course a year ago. The course itself was fun and interesting (useful tips, nice and relaxed atmosphere, helpful instructors) however I emailed them few times since then and have never received my certificate (every time they assured me they will send it asap). That's why I only give 1 star.. very disappointed. read more

I took the course today, the class itself was okay. At one point they had gave us the option to bring our own brushes or buy the brushes there for 39 dollars. I have been a makeup artist for about 5 years so I know enough to tell the difference between good and bad quality. I needed new brushes so I figured I would buy some there, I expected good quality brushes for that price and because they are a company. I was very disappointed when I bought the brushes because they where the same brushes that you could buy for 5 dollars or less at Alliexpress. I am sure they are the exact same because I have bought one time. I'm writing this review because I wish I would have known this before I took the class, so now I want inform anyone thinking about buying stuff there. They are not good quality. read more

I took a class at Glam Lab Studios in Chicago & im glad I did! The instructors were great & very informative! I recommend GlamLab to anyone interested in makeup. read more

I spent my day with glam pab ,and I've already learned so much ,they have the best artist make up ever,and they are so niiceee

So it's coming up on almost a month since I took this class back in September. The class was good, I really enjoyed it but the issue that I do have is with the communication with Glam Lab. I didn't receive my certificate in the class itself but I was told it would be mailed to me. I have sent emails and to this day haven't heard anything back. I am greatly dissatisfied and disappoint with the communication on their part. I understand that they might be busy at times but any reply is better than non at all. read more

While I was able to build on my technique and found the class to be very informative, I was extremely disappointed with the communication from the main headquarters. read more

Ok, So I paid fully for the certificate and pro makeup discount card I was supposed to receive. I received a email almost three weeks ago stating that I was going to receive my certificate and pro makeup discount cart. I took the class a month ago. And I received nothing, no response, no update. I'm very disappointed with this serivice. read more

This was a great class. Definitely basic but for those who are looking to learn or go back to the basics, this is a great place to do it. Jacob and Hayley were great about giving great tips and helping us make the makeups look perfect. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn basics or polish their skills. read more

Good class for basic techniques. Jacob was nice and friendly. The only thing I didn't like was that they barely gave 10 mins of lunch break and there was no microwave to heat up the food etc. they will make you buy their product even if you bring your own brushes read more

Throughout the registration process, there were a few details absent - e.g. how & when the $199 would be fulfilled, parking info for MUA's travelling from out of town, (most significant for me) bringing with your own kit to class - the website specifies that this is optional. Also, the countless grammatical mistakes in both the website & emails sent by the Glam Lab team. These details were brought to Glam Lab's attention. The conversation that took place addressed all confusion and every question I had - THIS, I appreciated. The Glam Lab team have been in touch with me since the day of class. The purpose of frequent communication between us was to address the disastrous choreography and execution of their, typically successfully-run & highly rated, class. I can assure future students that the falling-out of our course was an isolated incident. I have brought forth to their attention many details needing to be improved upon - feedback that was greatly appreciated on their end. No need to dive into details, knowing your experience will be similar to reviewers below. Just keep in mind, constructive feedback is helpful when approached with the ***right attitude***. If there is something you disagree with or would change, forward it on - it's in your best interest and the interests of others to do so. read more

The class was OK. I felt that the make up kits that they sold were over priced for the quality of products that were provided. The make up brushes cracked within the second day using them for some odd reason. A few of the products in my kit seemed used. (My kit was put together while I was getting a Make-Up application) But they were "valued at over $100". The class was very informational although I can't say that I learned anything new. Communication with Glam Lab SUCKS. Its like before I attended and paid for the class communication was good. But after I attended and paid my money I could not get a response from anyone in regards to my questions and concerns. Overall I enjoyed meeting new people and networking but besides that I was not impressed. read more

This was my first makeup class! It was a wonderful class. Starting with a demo that was quickly paced, but very informative! We then went right onto creating the looks ourselves on our partners with the instructors always nearby to give informative and helpful directions. The last chunk of class was incredibly helpful! As a new makeup artist I had no real clue of the business side of the industry and hearing about how to break in was great. I feel confident to start out as a makeup artist and I feel like I now have the tools to get started! Great class read more

I definitely wrote a good review for this place, but after still not hearing back from anybody about my certificate I take my review back. Somehow someone forgot to send in the certificates of the class I took plus after emailing glam lab about it nobody decides to reply to my email inquiring about the certificates after I give my name and class date. I flew all the way from North Carolina for this and it's been almost a month to the class. This is so not professionalism. read more

I loved the Glam Lab Makeup Studios class. It was a lot of fun. I learned a lot. My instructor Brittany was amazing. Everyone was nice. I bought a wonderful makeup kit for a awesome price. It included everything I needed. I definitely recommend the class. read more

Really great and helpful instructors. Such an amazing company that helps you with anything and everything you need to know.

Not just for people in the industry. This is the perfect class for ANYONE who wants to improve their technique. I took the class to feel comfortable breaking out of my normal everyday makeup routine. While the majority of the students were in the industry, I did not feel out of place. The instructor, Brittany, and her team were phenomenal. From the level of instruction to the content in the handouts - everything was top notch. The entire experience was encouraging, educational and fun! read more

Great time in the class, definitely learned some new techniques! The instructors are great and its awesome to be certified at the end of the class. read more

Great experience in class with Brittany. She was very informative and helpful when critiquing my work. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone who is looking to start out in the industry. read more

For anyone wanting to take w makeup class and get certified, this is definitely the best of the best out there! The instructors really take their time to teach you the best techniques. read more

Such an amazing experience weather you are getting started or a veteran make up artist.

All I can say is LARA GREENE! Because of you i completely changed my opinion about Glam Lab. You are one amazing lady. She went out if her way to make sure that i was taking cared off. Lara, thank you so much, girl! Thank you again! read more

Took the class June 13th! Perfect way to launch your career as a makeup artist! Whether you know nothing or have experience in the field, there was no intimidation. It was all easy and comforting, and the class had a great approach of letting you get a feel for how it would be in the industry in a fast pace environment. I felt so much more confident, I have expanded my knowledge, and I'm ready to take on the life after this class. The instructors were amazing and I'm so happy I got to meet Gol as well she was perfect and so helpful and enlightening! read more

I attended the Makeup Pro 101 class this past Sunday and had an awesome experience! The class is jam-packed with info! Brittany was a great instructor..she did a demo and explained every step along the way. We were able to then recreate the look on a partner. This class was great for me as a beginner bc it gave me new tips and gave me a solid routine to follow for creating a natural face. It was super basic in that there was not a ton of makeup used and the glam looks that I love weren't really covered. But this is a 101 class and I believe they have an Expert Face class that might go into the heavier makeup more in depth. But if you are just starting out and need a base level to start with..this is your class. They also have a student store where you can buy everything they used at a major discount. The best part for me was all the business info given regarding getting yourself started, where to go from here etc. This class was my "step one" and it lit a fire under me that I didn't even know was there! I started a new IG and let everyone know I was certified and I've already had so many inquiries from family and friends. I am starting to build my kit and plan my trials and I really think this is the industry for me. So if you have a passion for makeup but no direction, start with Glam Lab..you won't be disappointed! read more

I took this class on February 5th. We had an extremely small class, only 3 people showed up, which I did not mind at all! Yes, I can agree with everyone that this is a "Basic" class but that's only because the makeup look we are trying to achieve is a "natural" look. Even though I knew everything they were teaching, they showed some tips and tricks that I did not know and just from those few little steps, its completely changed the way I do my makeup. The only thing I wish we were able to do after they demonstrated was actually apply lashes and fill in brows, as I have no experience prior to this class. Other than that, this class was very helpful and definitely worth going! I'm really looking forward to starting my career and hopefully will be taking more classes, or even working for glamlabs in the future! read more