Beauty Schools in Mississippi
Cosmetology licenses in Mississippi require 1,500 hours, over no less than 9 months, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship. 13 accredited beauty schools in 12 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,500 hours |
| Licensing board | Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Mississippi cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Mississippi
13 schools in 12 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 2 |
| Aberdeen | 1 |
| Cleveland | 1 |
| Clinton | 1 |
| Corinth | 1 |
| Grenada | 1 |
| Gulfport | 1 |
| Jackson | 1 |
| Laurel | 1 |
| Pearl | 1 |
| Pontotoc | 1 |
| Ripley | 1 |
School Directory - Mississippi
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Hair Design-Grenada | Grenada | (601) 372-9800 | Cosmetology |
| Academy of Hair Design-Jackson | Jackson | (601) 372-9800 | Cosmetology |
| Academy of Hair Design-Pearl | Pearl | (601) 372-9800 | Cosmetology |
| Chris Beauty College | Gulfport | 2288642920101 | Cosmetology |
| Corinth Academy of Cosmetology | Corinth | 6622869200102 | Cosmetology |
| Fosters Cosmetology College | Ripley | (662) 837-9334 | Cosmetology |
| Goshen School of Cosmetology | Cleveland | (662) 843-9600 | Cosmetology |
| Hatfield's Mississippi College of Beauty Culture | Laurel | (601) 428-7043 | Cosmetology |
| KC's School of Hair Design | Pontotoc | (662) 489-8176 | Cosmetology |
| Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology | Clinton | (601) 925-1344 | Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail technology |
| The Academy of Hair Design Six | Hattiesburg | (601) 372-9800 | Cosmetology |
| Unlimited Cosmetology School | Hattiesburg | (601) 336-7256 | Cosmetology |
| Vaughn Beauty College | Aberdeen | (662) 369-2212 | Cosmetology |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Aberdeen (1 school)
(662) 369-2212
Cleveland (1 school)
(662) 843-9600
Clinton (1 school)
(601) 925-1344
Corinth (1 school)
6622869200102
Grenada (1 school)
(601) 372-9800
Gulfport (1 school)
2288642920101
Hattiesburg (2 schools)
(601) 372-9800
(601) 336-7256
Jackson (1 school)
(601) 372-9800
Laurel (1 school)
(601) 428-7043
Pearl (1 school)
(601) 372-9800
Pontotoc (1 school)
(662) 489-8176
Ripley (1 school)
(662) 837-9334
Mississippi Beauty School FAQ
We have 13 accredited beauty schools on file across 12 cities in Mississippi, 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 Mississippi list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Mississippi cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,500 hours, over no less than 9 months, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Mississippi cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Mississippi 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, over no less than 9 months, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship of hands-on training Mississippi requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Mississippi to plan your path.