How to Get an Electrolysis License in Michigan
If you want to practice electrolysis in Michigan, an electrolysis license is required by law. Here is what the Michigan Board of Cosmetology requires, step by step.
Michigan licenses electrolysis practitioners through the Michigan Board of Cosmetology. Required training: 400 hours, or a 6 month apprenticeship. 9th grade education required.
Compare schools below, read the step-by-step guide, and see how our Electrolysis course for Michigan fits your licensing path.
Michigan Electrolysis licensing requirements at a glance
| Required hours | 400 hours, or a 6 month apprenticeship |
| License type | Electrolysis License |
| Licensing board | Michigan Board of Cosmetology |
| Exams | 9th grade education required |
| Estimated fees | Varies - confirm with board |
| Typical timeline | 3-6 months |
| Renewal | Typically every 1-2 years; CE hours may apply - confirm with the board |
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| State notes | 9th grade education required. State exam required. |
Requirements verified against official board sources. Rules change - confirm with the Michigan Board of Cosmetology before you enroll.
Step by Step: How to Get Licensed in Michigan
Prepare with our online Electrolysis course
Because Michigan requires in-person training hours, our online course builds theory before or during your school program - it does not replace board-required clinical hours.
Four enrollment plans from $1,380. 12-module program taught by Aida Khazieva with lifetime access on Advanced plans and above.
Also see Electrolysis training overview in Michigan for local schools and city guides.
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Frequently asked questions - Michigan Electrolysis
Michigan requires 400 hours, or a 6 month apprenticeship through a path approved by the Michigan Board of Cosmetology.
9th grade education required. State exam required.
Our online course can prepare you for the material, but Michigan requires in-person hours through the Michigan Board of Cosmetology. Online study does not replace those hours.
Reciprocity rules vary by state and are not automatic. Contact the Michigan Board of Cosmetology directly to ask about transferring an existing license.
You will need to complete 400 hours, or a 6 month apprenticeship through an approved path, plus time to prepare for and pass the required exam. Total timelines vary based on your school's schedule.
Michigan does not publish a single combined fee on the data we have. Application, exam, and license fees are set by the Michigan Board of Cosmetology and can change, so confirm the current amounts directly with them.
Most states require periodic renewal, typically every one to two years, sometimes with continuing education hours. Michigan's exact renewal cycle is not detailed in our data, so confirm it directly with the Michigan Board of Cosmetology.
Michigan lists an apprenticeship path, where supervised work can count toward your required hours. Outside of an approved apprenticeship, you generally need to finish your program and pass your exam before working independently. Confirm the exact rules with the Michigan Board of Cosmetology.
Financial Aid and Government Support
Several real federal and state programs can help cover the cost of beauty education. Federal Pell Grants and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) are available to eligible students at accredited schools through the FAFSA. Veterans and their families may be able to use GI Bill benefits at VA-approved programs. Some states also offer workforce funding through WIOA, administered by local American Job Centers, though eligibility for cosmetology and esthetics programs varies by region.
Important: these programs apply to your accredited in-person school, where you complete your required hours, not to our online preparation course directly. Contact your chosen school's financial aid office or your local American Job Center to find out what you qualify for.
Sourced from the Michigan Board of Cosmetology. Verified July 2026. Licensing rules can change - always confirm current requirements with the board before enrolling or applying.