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
| Requirement | Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,500 hours |
| Licensing board | Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering (Dept. of Health) |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Rhode Island cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Rhode Island
2 schools in 2 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Cranston | 1 |
| Providence | 1 |
School Directory - Rhode Island
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Warwick | Providence | (800) 920‑4593 | Cosmetology |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island | Cranston | (401) 946‑9920 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Cranston (1 school)
(401) 946‑9920
Providence (1 school)
(800) 920‑4593
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.
Rhode Island Beauty Schools. Comparing beauty schools in Rhode Island? Every listing on this page is a real, licensed school with its address, programs offered, and contact details, so you can shortlist options near Rhode Island without digging through scattered directories. Pair a school choice with our online course to arrive at your first class already familiar with the theory, and check our licensing guide for Rhode Island to confirm exactly how many in-person hours that school needs to cover.