Arkansas Cosmetology Licensing Requirements

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Licenses Available: Cosmetology, , Cosmetician, Electrologist, Esthetician, Manicurist

Required Hours:
Cosmetologist/Cosmetician: 1500 hours
Electrologist: 600 hours (or 350 hours + 1500-hr cosmetology license)
Esthetician: 600 hours
Manicurist: 600 hours

Minimum Requirements: All applicants must be at least 16 years old and have completed 2 years of high school. Electrologists must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Reciprocity: See State Board's

Further Info:
Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology
101 East Capital Avenue
Suite 108
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 682-2168
Fax: (501) 682-5640