David's Cave Barber Academy

David's Cave Barber Academy (DCBA) is one of the best-priced barber schools in the Chicagoland area, conveniently located in Lake Villa, IL. We offer hands-on training with real clients, preparing students to become licensed, skilled barbers in just 9–15 months. With flexible scheduling options — including days, evenings, Saturdays, part-time, and full-time — and enrollment start dates near the 1st and 15th of every month, DCBA makes pursuing a barbering career accessible to everyone. As of June 2026, approximately 90% of our graduates have passed the Illinois state barber's license exam and are employed in the industry. We also welcome the public for haircuts, beard trims, hot towel shaves, line ups, braids, twists, locks, and more — all performed by our talented students.