Beauty Schools in Iowa
Cosmetology licenses in Iowa require 1,550 hours. 8 accredited beauty schools in 8 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | Iowa |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,550 hours |
| Licensing board | Iowa Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Iowa cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Iowa
8 schools in 8 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Council Bluffs | 1 |
| Des Moines | 1 |
| Mason City | 1 |
| Mt. Pleasant | 1 |
| Ottumwa | 1 |
| Sioux City | 1 |
| Spirit Lake | 1 |
| West Des Moines | 1 |
School Directory - Iowa
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Hair Academy | Mt. Pleasant | (319) 219-6248 | Cosmetology |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines | West Des Moines | (515) 224-5244 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| E Q School of Hair Design | Council Bluffs | 71232826134 | Cosmetology |
| Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake | Spirit Lake | (712) 336-0512 | Cosmetology |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines | Des Moines | (515) 318-5133 | Cosmetology |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa | Ottumwa | n/a | Cosmetology |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City | Sioux City | (712) 274-9733 | Cosmetology |
| La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology | Mason City | (641) 424-2161 | Cosmetology |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Council Bluffs (1 school)
71232826134
Des Moines (1 school)
(515) 318-5133
Mason City (1 school)
(641) 424-2161
Mt. Pleasant (1 school)
(319) 219-6248
Ottumwa (1 school)
n/a
Sioux City (1 school)
(712) 274-9733
Spirit Lake (1 school)
(712) 336-0512
West Des Moines (1 school)
(515) 224-5244
Iowa Beauty School FAQ
We have 8 accredited beauty schools on file across 8 cities in Iowa, 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 Iowa list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Iowa cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,550 hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Iowa cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Iowa 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 1,550 hours of hands-on training Iowa requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Iowa to plan your path.