Beauty Schools in Washington
Cosmetology licenses in Washington require 1,600 hours, or 2,000 hours through an apprenticeship. 18 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 | Washington |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,600 hours |
| Licensing board | Washington State Department of Licensing |
| Exam | Required (written/practical) |
| Full guide | Washington cosmetology licensing guide |
Top Cities for Beauty Schools in Washington
18 schools in 15 cities
| City | Schools on file |
|---|---|
| Everett | 2 |
| Spokane Valley | 2 |
| Tacoma | 2 |
| Airway Heights | 1 |
| Centralia | 1 |
| Federal Way | 1 |
| Kennewick | 1 |
| Longview | 1 |
| Mountlake Terrace | 1 |
| Olympia | 1 |
| Richland | 1 |
| Seattle | 1 |
| Spokane | 1 |
| Vancouver | 1 |
| Yakima | 1 |
School Directory - Washington
| School | City | Phone | Likely programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle | Seattle | (206) 302-1049 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Aveda Institute Portland-Vancouver Campus | Vancouver | 3603260567382 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| BJ's Beauty & Barber College | Tacoma | (253) 473-4320 | Cosmetology, Barber |
| Centralia Beauty College | Centralia | (360) 736-2866 | Cosmetology |
| Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy | Yakima | (509) 457-9246 | Cosmetology, Barber |
| Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett | Everett | (425) 423-9186 | Cosmetology, Barber |
| Fosbre Academy of Hair Design | Olympia | (360) 481-6816 | Cosmetology |
| Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design | Spokane | 50962432443 | Cosmetology |
| Highlights Beauty Schools | Mountlake Terrace | (206) 368-0210 | Cosmetology |
| Highlights Beauty Schools | Federal Way | (253) 839-4338 | Cosmetology |
| International Beauty Education Center | Airway Heights | (509) 475-2951 | Cosmetology |
| Paroba College of Cosmetology | Everett | (425) 353-8193 | Cosmetology |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Richland | Richland | (509) 420-5659 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Spokane | Spokane Valley | (509) 924-7454 | Cosmetology / beauty arts |
| Studio Beauty School | Spokane Valley | (509) 242-9921 | Cosmetology |
| Stylemaster College of Hair Design | Longview | (360) 636-2720 | Cosmetology |
| Summit Salon Academy | Tacoma | (253) 617-7000 | Cosmetology |
| Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology | Kennewick | (509) 586-9979 | Cosmetology |
Showing top 20 by name. Scroll below for the full list grouped by city.
Airway Heights (1 school)
(509) 475-2951
Centralia (1 school)
(360) 736-2866
Everett (2 schools)
(425) 423-9186
(425) 353-8193
Federal Way (1 school)
(253) 839-4338
Kennewick (1 school)
(509) 586-9979
Longview (1 school)
(360) 636-2720
Mountlake Terrace (1 school)
(206) 368-0210
Olympia (1 school)
(360) 481-6816
Richland (1 school)
(509) 420-5659
Seattle (1 school)
(206) 302-1049
Spokane (1 school)
50962432443
Spokane Valley (2 schools)
(509) 924-7454
(509) 242-9921
Tacoma (2 schools)
(253) 473-4320
(253) 617-7000
Vancouver (1 school)
3603260567382
Yakima (1 school)
(509) 457-9246
Washington Beauty School FAQ
We have 18 accredited beauty schools on file across 15 cities in Washington, 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 Washington list cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, or nail technology in their institution names or program titles. Exact offerings vary by campus, so contact each school directly. Washington cosmetology licensing generally requires 1,600 hours, or 2,000 hours through an apprenticeship of approved training before you can sit for the board exams. See the Washington cosmetology licensing guide for the full rule set.
Yes. Many Washington 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, or 2,000 hours through an apprenticeship of hands-on training Washington requires. Pair it with a school from this directory and the online cosmetology course page for Washington to plan your path.