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Arkansas Board of Cosmetology License Information


In order to obtain a license in Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, or Electrology in the state of Arkansas, students must complete the requirements listed below. Please contact the Arkansas Board of Cosmetology for more information.

Requirements
COSMETOLOGIST: 1500 hours
NAIL TECHNOLOGY: 600 hours
ESTHETICIAN: 600 hours
ELECTROLOGY: 600 Hours or only 350 Hours if you hold a valid cosmetology license.
NAIL TECHNICIAN: 750 clock hours or 600 credit hours
Applicant must meet requirements listed in law found on website: http://www.accessarkansas.org/cos/reciprocity_p1.html

Reciprocity
Granted to all those who hold a valid license but has passed BOTH a written AND practical exam.

Contact Information
Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology
101 F. Capital, Ste. 108
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-682-2168 (phone)
501-682-5640 (fax)
website: http://www.accessarkansas.org/cos

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