Beauty Schools in South Dakota
Cosmetology licenses in South Dakota require 1,500 hours. 1 accredited beauty school in 1 city, sourced from US Department of Education data. Licensing snapshot, top cities, and the full directory are below.
Cosmetology Licensing Snapshot
| Requirement | South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,500 hours |
| Licensing board | South Dakota Cosmetology Commission |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | South Dakota cosmetology licensing guide |
School Directory - South Dakota
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City | Rapid City | (605) 348‑4247 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Rapid City (1 school)
(605) 348‑4247
We have 1 accredited beauty school on file across 1 city in South Dakota, 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 South Dakota list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. South Dakota cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,500 hours of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the South Dakota cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many South Dakota 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 South Dakota requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for South Dakota to plan your path.
South Dakota Beauty Schools. Comparing beauty schools in South Dakota? Every listing on this page is a real, licensed school with its address, programs offered, and contact details, so you can shortlist options near South Dakota 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 South Dakota to confirm exactly how many in-person hours that school needs to cover.