How to Get a Cosmetology License

Cosmetology License

One of the most commonly asked questions is- How do I get a Cosmetology license in Arkansas?

Cosmetology in Arkansas is regulated by the Arkansas Department of Health. The current regulations state that to obtain a hairdressing license:

  • You must complete 1500-clock hours in an approved beauty institute
  • Be at least 18-years old
  • Pass a written exam given by the state
  • Pass a practical exam approved by the state (given by the school)

Clock Hours

Hot Springs Beauty College students attend Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 3:00pm, which is 30-hours per week. With this schedule, students complete the required 1500-clock hours in 50-weeks, or about 1 year.

Written Exam

The written exam is given to students who have reached 1200-clock hours or higher in their beauty training program. It’s an online proctored exam with 125 multiple choice questions.

We prepare our students for this exam by:

Practical Exam

Our school prepares salon professionals above and beyond what is required on the state approved practical exam. This is why we are the best Cosmetology school in Arkansas. Our students learn for the real world, not outdated exam basics.

Students in an Arkansas approved beauty academy are able to complete their practical exam at 1200-clock hours. We typically give the exam here at the school monthly to a small group of students.

 

To prepare for the exam, we provide periodic training and about a week or prep hands-on as well as training videos we prepare for students to practice on their own.