Beauty Schools in Missouri
Cosmetology licenses in Missouri require 1,500 hours, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship. 20 accredited beauty schools in 15 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | Missouri |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,500 hours |
| Licensing board | Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Missouri cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Missouri
20 schools in 15 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Springfield | 3 |
| St. Louis | 3 |
| Kansas City | 2 |
| Blue Springs | 1 |
| Columbia | 1 |
| Independence | 1 |
| Jefferson City | 1 |
| Joplin | 1 |
| Neosho | 1 |
| Raymore | 1 |
| Rolla | 1 |
| Saint Robert | 1 |
| Sedalia | 1 |
| Washing | 1 |
| Webb City | 1 |
School Directory - Missouri
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Beauty Professionals | Raymore | (816) 229-9000 | Cosmetology |
| Academy of Hair Design-Springfield | Springfield | 4178813900305 | Cosmetology |
| Aesthetics Institute | St. Louis | (314) 915-5811 | Esthetics |
| American College of Hair Design Inc | Sedalia | 66082732952 | Cosmetology |
| Central College of Cosmetology | Saint Robert | (573) 336-3888 | Cosmetology |
| City Pointe Beauty Academy | Webb City | (417) 673-8828 | Cosmetology |
| Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber College | Kansas City | (816) 241-4325 | Cosmetology, Barber |
| Evolve Beauty Academy | Washing | (636) 231-5913 | Cosmetology |
| Grabber School of Hair Design | St. Louis | (314) 966-8888 | Cosmetology |
| House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs | Blue Springs | (816) 229-9000 | Cosmetology |
| House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas City | Kansas City | 8165232471310 | Cosmetology |
| Missouri College of Cosmetology North | Springfield | (417) 887-1501 | Cosmetology |
| Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics | Jefferson City | (573) 635-4433 | Cosmetology, Esthetics |
| Neosho Beauty College | Neosho | (417) 451-7216 | Cosmetology |
| New Dimensions School of Hair Design | Joplin | (417) 782-2875 | Cosmetology |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia | Columbia | (573) 449-7527 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Springfield | Springfield | 4178812110102 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-St Louis | St. Louis | (314) 361-8200 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Salem College of Hairstyling | Rolla | (573) 368-3136 | Cosmetology |
| Summit Salon Academy Kansas City | Independence | (816) 252-4247 | Cosmetology |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Blue Springs (1 school)
(816) 229-9000
Columbia (1 school)
(573) 449-7527
Independence (1 school)
(816) 252-4247
Jefferson City (1 school)
(573) 635-4433
Joplin (1 school)
(417) 782-2875
Kansas City (2 schools)
(816) 241-4325
8165232471310
Neosho (1 school)
(417) 451-7216
Raymore (1 school)
(816) 229-9000
Rolla (1 school)
(573) 368-3136
Saint Robert (1 school)
(573) 336-3888
Sedalia (1 school)
66082732952
Springfield (3 schools)
4178813900305
(417) 887-1501
4178812110102
St. Louis (3 schools)
(314) 915-5811
(314) 966-8888
(314) 361-8200
Washing (1 school)
(636) 231-5913
Webb City (1 school)
(417) 673-8828
Missouri Beauty School FAQ
We have 20 accredited beauty schools on file across 15 cities in Missouri, 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 Missouri list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Missouri cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,500 hours, or 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Missouri cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Missouri 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 3,000 hours through an apprenticeship of hands-on training Missouri requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Missouri to plan your path.