How to Get a Cosmetology License in Arkansas

If you want to be a cosmetologist in Arkansas, you must be prepared. To get a license here, you'll need to get special training. Here is how you can get a cosmetology license in Arkansas.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Requirements for Cosmetology License

1. Make sure you have at least two years of high school education before you apply for your cosmetology license.

2. Complete at least 1500 hours of practical training from a licensed cosmetology school in Arkansas. If you attended cosmetology school in another state, you can apply to have your courses transferred.

3. Take the cosmetology license exam through the Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology. In order to pass, you'll need at least a 70 score on the written part of the exam and a 75 on the practical part.

Complete Your Paperwork

4. Complete a license application form.

5. Complete and submit a Certification of Hours form. This form registers that you have completed the 1500 hours of training.

6. Complete a paid-in-full contract.

Tips & Warnings

• You will need to know about Arkansas's cosmetology law, rules and regulations to pass the exam. The entire written portion is based on these things.
• You must take the exam within three years after you complete your course work.

Resources

• Get more information from the Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology.

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