To receive a cosmetology license in Arkansas or a license in one of the other beauty practitioner disciplines in this state you have to attend a licensed school and complete the minimum required training hours before you can take the state’s board exams. These required training hours are specified by the Arkansas Department of Health (DoH). After you pass the exam you can apply for the license. The fee for the license is $50.
Minimum required training hours
- Cosmetologist license: 1500 hours
- Aesthetician license: 600 hours
- Manicurist: 600 hours
Examinations are already stressful but a lack of information or misinformation only adds unnecessary stress. The exams are administered by PSI. Therefore, we advise every applicant to read through the DoH Exam information at PSIexams.com and contact the Board or PSI if you have further questions.
Contact Information Arkansas Department of Health
Arkansas Department of Health
Cosmetology Office
4815 West Markham, Slot 8
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Phone: 501-682-2168
Fax: 501-682-5640
Cosmetology License Renewal
Cosmetology licenses in Arkansas are renewed every two years. At the moment, no continuing education (CE) are required for individual license renewal. The renewal fees are $100.
Out-of-state license / Out-of-country license
An out-of-state license or out of country license does not automatically qualify you for a cosmetology license in Arkansas. But you can apply for licensure through reciprocity. Basically, you need to prove that you have obtained the in Arkansas required training hours in your home state or country. The fee for the reciprocity application of $150 does not include any exam fees.
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Disclaimer: We don’t guarantee the accuracy of the above information. Ultimately the Arkansas Department of Health determines license requirements and will provide you with all needed information. We are not affiliated with the Department in any way. If you have questions or comments please contact us here. The information on this page was last updated on 11/6/2017.