Arizona State Board of Cosmetology License Requirements

Arizona State Board of Cosmetology License Requirements

In order to obtain an Arizona cosmetology license from the Arizona Cosmetology State Board in Cosmetology, Aesthetics, or Nail Technology, students must complete the requirements listed below. When getting an Arizona cosmetology license, there really is no incorrect way to go about training as long as you have completed your coursework at an Arizona cosmetology school. As stated by the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology, to get an Arizona cosmetology license, one must have attended an Arizona cosmetology school or when transferring into the state, the Arizona Board of Cosmetology (ABOC), requires you to meet their guidelines. After finishing your training, you are required to pass a licensing exam issue by the Arizona Cosmetology State Board. Once passing you will receive your Arizona cosmetology license. You're now able to work in the state of Arizona. Keep in mind, just because you received your Arizona cosmetology license you may want to consider continuing education to further get full utilization from your Arizona cosmetology license. Please contact the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology for more information.

Arizona Cosmetology State Board Requirements
COSMETOLOGIST: 1600 hours
AESTHETICIAN: 600 hours
NAIL TECHNICIAN: 600 hours

The Arizona Board of Cosmetology also requires students to have at least two years of high school education or its equivalent and be at least 23 years of age.

Arizona Cosmetology State Board Reciprocity
In you come from another state licensure in Arizona may be accomplished through license-for-license or by taking an examination. This requires an application for reciprocity and an explanation of licensure requirements. According the Arizona Board of Cosmetology, notwithstanding sections 32-510, 32-511 and 32-512, a person is entitled to receive a cosmetologist, aesthetician or nail technician license if:
• They submit to the board an application for a cosmetologist, aesthetician or nail technician license on a form supplied by the board.
• They submit to the board satisfactory evidence of either of the following: (a) the person is licensed in another state or country or (b) the person graduated from a school that offers a cosmetology, aesthetics or nail technology course substantially similar to the requirements of this state and passed the board approved cosmetology, aesthetician or nail technician examination.
• Pays the prescribed fees.

Arizona Board of Cosmetology (ABOC) Contact Information
Arizona Board of Cosmetology
1721 East Broadway
Tempe, AZ 85282-1611
(480) 784-4539

The Arizona Board of Cosmetology can help you with replacing a lost cosmetology license, updating a change of name or change of address information, and acquiring out-of-state and other useful forms, as well as answer additional questions about obtaining an Arizona cosmetology license.

Find Arizona beauty schools that can help you obtain a license in cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, and other programs in the State of Arizona.

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