Beauty Schools in Arkansas
Cosmetology licenses in Arkansas require 1,500 clock hours. 20 accredited beauty schools in 16 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,500 hours |
| Licensing board | Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology Section |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Arkansas cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Arkansas
20 schools in 16 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | 4 |
| North Little Rock | 2 |
| Conway | 1 |
| El Dorado | 1 |
| Fayetteville | 1 |
| Fort Smith | 1 |
| Ft Smith | 1 |
| Hot Springs | 1 |
| Jacksonville | 1 |
| Jonesboro | 1 |
| Pine Bluff | 1 |
| Rogers | 1 |
| Russellville | 1 |
| Searcy | 1 |
| Springdale | 1 |
School Directory - Arkansas
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Professional Cosmetology | Rogers | (479) 246-0046 | Cosmetology |
| Arkansas Beauty College | Russellville | (479) 968-3075 | Cosmetology |
| Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock | Little Rock | (501) 562-5673 | Cosmetology |
| Arthur's Beauty College | Fort Smith | (479) 783-3301 | Cosmetology |
| Arthur's Beauty College | Jacksonville | (501) 982-8987 | Cosmetology |
| Arthur's Beauty College | Conway | (501) 329-7770 | Cosmetology |
| Arthur's Beauty College | Jonesboro | (870) 932-4330 | Cosmetology |
| Career Academy of Hair Design | Springdale | (479) 986-0775 | Cosmetology |
| Delta Designs Cosmetology School | Wynne | (870) 208-8787 | Cosmetology |
| Designer Barber & Stylist School | Ft Smith | (479) 478-8388 | Barber |
| GoodFellas Barber College | Little Rock | (501) 707-7983 | Barber |
| Hot Springs Beauty College | Hot Springs | (501) 624-4258 | Cosmetology |
| New Beginnings Beauty Academy | Pine Bluff | (870) 850-7788 | Cosmetology |
| New Tyler Barber College Inc | North Little Rock | (501) 375-0377 | Barber |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas | Fayetteville | (479) 442-5181 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock | North Little Rock | (501) 801-1833 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Professional Cosmetology Education Center | El Dorado | (870) 776-8865 | Cosmetology |
| Searcy Beauty College | Searcy | (501) 268-6300 | Cosmetology |
| Velvatex College of Beauty Culture | Little Rock | (501) 372-9678 | Cosmetology |
| Washington Barber College Inc | Little Rock | (501) 568-8800 | Barber |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Conway (1 school)
(501) 329-7770
El Dorado (1 school)
(870) 776-8865
Fayetteville (1 school)
(479) 442-5181
Fort Smith (1 school)
(479) 783-3301
Ft Smith (1 school)
(479) 478-8388
Hot Springs (1 school)
(501) 624-4258
Jacksonville (1 school)
(501) 982-8987
Jonesboro (1 school)
(870) 932-4330
Little Rock (4 schools)
(501) 562-5673
(501) 707-7983
(501) 372-9678
(501) 568-8800
North Little Rock (2 schools)
(501) 375-0377
(501) 801-1833
Pine Bluff (1 school)
(870) 850-7788
Rogers (1 school)
(479) 246-0046
Russellville (1 school)
(479) 968-3075
Searcy (1 school)
(501) 268-6300
Springdale (1 school)
(479) 986-0775
Wynne (1 school)
(870) 208-8787
Arkansas Beauty School FAQ
We have 20 accredited beauty schools on file across 16 cities in Arkansas, sourced from US Department of Education (NCES IPEDS) data. Use the directory tables on this page to browse by city or open individual school profiles.
Most schools on file in Arkansas list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Arkansas cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,500 clock hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Arkansas cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Arkansas students complete our online theory course first to build a foundation in sanitation, skin science, and client care before enrolling in an accredited in-person program. Our course does not replace the 1,500 clock hours of hands-on training Arkansas requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Arkansas to plan your path.