Beauty Schools in Colorado
Cosmetology licenses in Colorado require 1,800 hours, or 60 credit hours. 11 accredited beauty schools in 9 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | Colorado |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,800 hours |
| Licensing board | Colorado DORA, Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Colorado cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Colorado
11 schools in 9 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | 2 |
| Denver | 2 |
| Aurora | 1 |
| Englewood | 1 |
| Fort Collins | 1 |
| Lakewood | 1 |
| Littleton | 1 |
| Loveland | 1 |
| Thornton | 1 |
School Directory - Colorado
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveda Institute-Denver | Denver | 30356775001009 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Cheeks Beauty Academy | Loveland | (970) 667-4122 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Aurora | Aurora | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Littleton | Littleton | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Thornton | Thornton | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| International Salon and Spa Academy | Colorado Springs | 71959714131009 | Cosmetology |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | (719) 636-1426 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Denver | Lakewood | (303) 233-1733 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Tuana European Beauty Academy | Fort Collins | (970) 472-2004 | Cosmetology |
| United Beauty College | Denver | (303) 922-1852 | Cosmetology |
| United College of Health and Beauty | Englewood | (303) 798-5555 | Cosmetology |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Aurora (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Colorado Springs (2 schools)
71959714131009
(719) 636-1426
Denver (2 schools)
30356775001009
(303) 922-1852
Englewood (1 school)
(303) 798-5555
Fort Collins (1 school)
(970) 472-2004
Lakewood (1 school)
(303) 233-1733
Littleton (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Loveland (1 school)
(970) 667-4122
Thornton (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Colorado Beauty School FAQ
We have 11 accredited beauty schools on file across 9 cities in Colorado, 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 Colorado list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Colorado cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,800 hours, or 60 credit hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Colorado cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Colorado 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 1,800 hours, or 60 credit hours of hands-on training Colorado requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Colorado to plan your path.