Beauty Schools in Indiana
Cosmetology licenses in Indiana require 1,500 hours. 24 accredited beauty schools in 20 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | Indiana |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,500 hours |
| Licensing board | Indiana PLA, State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Indiana cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Indiana
24 schools in 20 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 4 |
| Fort Wayne | 2 |
| Anderson | 1 |
| Bloomington | 1 |
| Carmel | 1 |
| Clarksville | 1 |
| Evansville | 1 |
| Gary | 1 |
| Hammond | 1 |
| Highland | 1 |
| Jeffersonville | 1 |
| Knox | 1 |
| Kokomo | 1 |
| Lafayette | 1 |
| Merrillville | 1 |
School Directory - Indiana
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveda Fredric's Institute-Indianapolis | Carmel | (513) 533-0700 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Don Roberts School of Hair Design | Schererville | (219) 864-1600 | Cosmetology |
| Empire Beauty School-Speedway | Speedway | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| Ideal Beauty Academy | Jeffersonville | (812) 282-1371 | Cosmetology |
| J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy | Terre Haute | (812) 232-8334 | Cosmetology |
| Kenny's Academy of Barbering | Indianapolis | (317) 635-5900 | Barber |
| Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College | Gary | 2198849954120 | Cosmetology, Barber |
| Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond | Hammond | (219) 554-3993 | Cosmetology, Barber |
| PJ's College of Cosmetology-Clarksville | Clarksville | (812) 285-8805 | Cosmetology |
| PJ's College of Cosmetology-Richmond | Richmond | (765) 962-3005 | Cosmetology |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis | Indianapolis | (317) 885-0348 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville | Merrillville | (219) 793-9246 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Ravenscroft Beauty College | Fort Wayne | (260) 486-8868 | Cosmetology |
| Rogers Academy of Hair Design | Evansville | 81242901104 | Cosmetology |
| Rudae's School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne | Fort Wayne | (260) 483-2466 | Cosmetology |
| Summit Salon Academy | Anderson | (765) 649-5555 | Cosmetology |
| Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo | Kokomo | (765) 454-9840 | Cosmetology |
| Taylor Institute of Cosmetology II | Knox | (574) 772-5500 | Cosmetology |
| Textures Institute of Cosmetology | Indianapolis | (317) 824-1400 | Cosmetology |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington | Bloomington | (630) 528-3330 | Cosmetology |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Anderson (1 school)
(765) 649-5555
Bloomington (1 school)
(630) 528-3330
Carmel (1 school)
(513) 533-0700
Clarksville (1 school)
(812) 285-8805
Evansville (1 school)
81242901104
Fort Wayne (2 schools)
(260) 486-8868
(260) 483-2466
Gary (1 school)
2198849954120
Hammond (1 school)
(219) 554-3993
Highland (1 school)
(630) 528-3330
Indianapolis (4 schools)
(317) 635-5900
(317) 885-0348
(317) 824-1400
(630) 528-3330
Jeffersonville (1 school)
(812) 282-1371
Knox (1 school)
(574) 772-5500
Kokomo (1 school)
(765) 454-9840
Lafayette (1 school)
(630) 528-3330
Merrillville (1 school)
(219) 793-9246
Richmond (1 school)
(765) 962-3005
Schererville (1 school)
(219) 864-1600
Speedway (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Terre Haute (1 school)
(812) 232-8334
Vincennes (1 school)
(812) 882-1086
Indiana Beauty School FAQ
We have 24 accredited beauty schools on file across 20 cities in Indiana, 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 Indiana list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Indiana cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,500 hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Indiana cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Indiana 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 hours of hands-on training Indiana requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Indiana to plan your path.