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Step1
Make sure you have at least two years of high school education before you apply for your cosmetology license.
Step2
Be sure you fit the age requirement. In Arizona, you cannot get a cosmetology license unless you are at least 23 years old.
Step3
Have at least 1600 hours of practical training from a licensed cosmetology school in Arizona. If you attended a cosmetology school in another state, you can apply to have your courses transferred.
Step4
Pass a written and practical cosmetology exam.
Step5
Pay the necessary fees to get your license.