How to Get a Cosmetology License in Michigan
Cosmetologists have good job security because the demand for them is greater than the supply. Income opportunities primarily come from working at a beauty salon or opening up your own business. Other job-related positions include managing a salon, teaching at a cosmetology school and working in sales for companies that make or distribute beauty care products. Flexible hours are available for both part- and full-time positions.
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Instructions
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Wait until you are 17 years old before applying for your cosmetology license. This is the minimum age required in Michigan.
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Finish the ninth grade of school or have an equivalent education. Basically, the state wants you to be able to read, write and communicate at a ninth-grade level.
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Enroll at a cosmetology school. A directory for Michigan institutions is found at the Beauty Schools Directory website. (See Resources below.) The schools are certified to offer the needed courses to fulfill Michigan's license requirements.
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Complete 1500 hours of training or work as an apprentice in a licensed establishment for a minimum of two years. School curricula include lectures and laboratory applications. For example, the Michigan College of Beauty divides the hours into 415 for lectures and 1,085 in the laboratory.
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Apply for an application through "MyLicense" at the official state of Michigan website. Click "Cosmetology Examination Application Information" to go to the information page. The application consists of several parts. Fill out the needed information for each part.
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Take and pass Michigan's state board written and practical exams. The cosmetology board provides the location, date and time for testing. The state mails your license and a certificate upon approval by the board.
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Tips & Warnings
Out of state cosmetology licenses are valid for Michigan. No examination is required but an application must be submitted to the state board of cosmetology.
Application fees and license renewal fees are minimal.
