Beauty Schools in Hawaii
Cosmetology licenses in Hawaii require 1,800 hours, or 3,600 hours through an apprenticeship. 4 accredited beauty schools in 2 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,800 hours |
| Licensing board | Hawaii Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (DCCA) |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Hawaii cosmetology licensing guide |
School Directory - Hawaii
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Institute of Hair Design | Honolulu | (808) 533‑6596 | Cosmetology |
| IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage | Kahului | (808) 214‑5293 | Cosmetology |
| Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy | Honolulu | (808) 591‑6090 | Esthetics |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Honolulu | Honolulu | (808) 734‑7007 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Honolulu (3 schools)
(808) 533‑6596
(808) 591‑6090
(808) 734‑7007
Kahului (1 school)
(808) 214‑5293
We have 4 accredited beauty schools on file across 2 cities in Hawaii, 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 Hawaii list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Hawaii cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,800 hours, or 3,600 hours through an apprenticeship of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Hawaii cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Hawaii 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 3,600 hours through an apprenticeship of hands-on training Hawaii requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Hawaii to plan your path.
Hawaii Beauty Schools. Comparing beauty schools in Hawaii? Every listing on this page is a real, licensed school with its address, programs offered, and contact details, so you can shortlist options near Hawaii without digging through scattered directories. Pair a school choice with our online course to arrive at your first class already familiar with the theory, and check our licensing guide for Hawaii to confirm exactly how many in-person hours that school needs to cover.