Beauty Schools in New Mexico
Cosmetology licenses in New Mexico require 1,600 hours. 8 accredited beauty schools in 5 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,600 hours |
| Licensing board | New Mexico Barbers and Cosmetologists Board (RLD) |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | New Mexico cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in New Mexico
8 schools in 5 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 4 |
| Alamogordo | 1 |
| Las Cruces | 1 |
| Rio Rancho | 1 |
| Santa Fe | 1 |
School Directory - New Mexico
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Better U Beauty Barber Academy | Albuquerque | (505) 265-4777 | Cosmetology, Barber |
| Aveda Institute-New Mexico | Albuquerque | 5052945333366 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Avenue Academy, A Cosmetology Institute | Albuquerque | (505) 293-7511 | Cosmetology |
| Glitz School of Cosmetology | Las Cruces | (575) 532-5683 | Cosmetology |
| Olympian Academy of Cosmetology | Alamogordo | (575) 437-2221 | Cosmetology |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Albuquerque | Albuquerque | (505) 818-0697 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Urban Academy of Beauty | Rio Rancho | (505) 818-0697 | Cosmetology |
| Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe | Santa Fe | (505) 473-5552 | Cosmetology |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Alamogordo (1 school)
(575) 437-2221
Albuquerque (4 schools)
(505) 265-4777
5052945333366
(505) 293-7511
(505) 818-0697
Las Cruces (1 school)
(575) 532-5683
Rio Rancho (1 school)
(505) 818-0697
Santa Fe (1 school)
(505) 473-5552
New Mexico Beauty School FAQ
We have 8 accredited beauty schools on file across 5 cities in New Mexico, 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 New Mexico list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. New Mexico cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,600 hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the New Mexico cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many New Mexico 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 1,600 hours of hands-on training New Mexico requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for New Mexico to plan your path.