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Beauty Schools in Rhode Island

Cosmetology licenses in Rhode Island require 1,500 hours. 2 accredited beauty schools in 2 cities, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.

Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot

RequirementRhode Island
Training hours1,500 hours
Licensing boardRhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering (Dept. of Health)
ExamRequired (written/practical)
Full guideRhode Island cosmetology licensing guide

Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Rhode Island

2 schools in 2 cities

CitySchools on file
Cranston1
Providence1

School Directory - Rhode Island

SchoolCityPhoneLikely programs
Empire Beauty School-WarwickProvidence(800) 920-4593Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode IslandCranston(401) 946-9920Cosmetology / beauty arts

Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.

Cranston (1 school)

Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island
30 Chapel View Blvd., Suite 100, Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 946-9920

Providence (1 school)

Empire Beauty School-Warwick
151 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903
(800) 920-4593

Rhode Island Beauty School FAQ

We have 2 accredited beauty schools on file across 2 cities in Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Rhode Island cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,500 hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Rhode Island cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.

Yes. Many Rhode Island 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 of hands-on training Rhode Island requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Rhode Island to plan your path.

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