Beauty Schools in Michigan
Cosmetology licenses in Michigan require 1,500 hours, or a 2 year apprenticeship (1,920 hours). 28 accredited beauty schools in 24 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | Michigan |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,500 hours |
| Licensing board | Michigan LARA, Board of Cosmetology |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Michigan cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Michigan
28 schools in 24 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Detroit | 3 |
| Waterford | 3 |
| Bay City | 1 |
| Brighton | 1 |
| Cadillac | 1 |
| East Lansing | 1 |
| Farmington Hills | 1 |
| Flint | 1 |
| Grand Blanc | 1 |
| Grand Rapids | 1 |
| Hillsdale | 1 |
| Kalamazoo | 1 |
| Kentwood | 1 |
| Monroe | 1 |
| Mount Pleasant | 1 |
School Directory - Michigan
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft Inc | Bay City | (989) 894-4923 | Cosmetology |
| Brighton Institute of Cosmetology | Brighton | (810) 229-5066 | Cosmetology |
| Cadillac Institute of Cosmetology | Cadillac | (231) 775-3642 | Cosmetology |
| Creative Hair School of Cosmetology | Flint | (810) 787-4247 | Cosmetology |
| D&S School of Cosmetology | Waterford | (248) 738-3860 | Cosmetology |
| David Pressley School of Cosmetology | Royal Oak | (248) 548-5090 | Cosmetology |
| Douglas J Aveda Institute | East Lansing | (517) 349-9343 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Empire Beauty School-Michigan | Grand Rapids | (800) 920-4593 | Cosmetology |
| French Academy of Cosmetology | Spring Lake | (616) 844-7070 | Cosmetology |
| Hillsdale Beauty College | Hillsdale | (517) 437-4670 | Cosmetology |
| M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant | Mount Pleasant | (989) 773-8629 | Cosmetology |
| Marketti Academy of Cosmetology | Waterford | (248) 618-6394 | Cosmetology |
| Metro Detroit Barber College | Detroit | (313) 342-4400 | Barber |
| Michigan College of Beauty-Monroe | Monroe | (734) 241-8877 | Cosmetology |
| Michigan College of Beauty-Troy | Troy | (248) 528-0303 | Cosmetology |
| Nuvo College of Cosmetology | Norton Shores | (231) 799-7500 | Cosmetology |
| P&A Scholars Beauty School | Detroit | (313) 933-9393 | Cosmetology |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Farmington Hills | Farmington Hills | (248) 828-9972 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Grand Rapids | Kentwood | (616) 975-7778 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Great Lakes | Port Huron | (810) 987-8118 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Bay City (1 school)
(989) 894-4923
Brighton (1 school)
(810) 229-5066
Cadillac (1 school)
(231) 775-3642
Detroit (3 schools)
(313) 342-4400
(313) 933-9393
(313) 894-2300
East Lansing (1 school)
(517) 349-9343
Farmington Hills (1 school)
(248) 828-9972
Flint (1 school)
(810) 787-4247
Grand Blanc (1 school)
(810) 695-6742
Grand Rapids (1 school)
(800) 920-4593
Hillsdale (1 school)
(517) 437-4670
Kalamazoo (1 school)
(269) 381-4424
Kentwood (1 school)
(616) 975-7778
Monroe (1 school)
(734) 241-8877
Mount Pleasant (1 school)
(989) 773-8629
Norton Shores (1 school)
(231) 799-7500
Port Huron (1 school)
(810) 987-8118
Royal Oak (1 school)
(248) 548-5090
Saint Joseph (1 school)
(616) 355-5010
Southgate (1 school)
(734) 258-8183
Spring Lake (1 school)
(616) 844-7070
Sterling Heights (1 school)
(586) 939-8600
Taylor (1 school)
(313) 291-2177
Troy (1 school)
(248) 528-0303
Waterford (3 schools)
(248) 738-3860
(248) 618-6394
(248) 623-9494
Michigan Beauty School FAQ
We have 28 accredited beauty schools on file across 24 cities in Michigan, 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 Michigan list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Michigan cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,500 hours, or a 2 year apprenticeship (1,920 hours) of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Michigan cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Michigan 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, or a 2 year apprenticeship (1,920 hours) of hands-on training Michigan requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Michigan to plan your path.