Cosmetology Schools Near Boise

WRITTEN BY Casey Lozier | EDITED BY Sarah Mattie | UPDATED ON 06/13/2023

Boise, Idaho is home to 85+ wedding venues, 15 theatres (including Shakespeare in the park!), and hosts millions of visitors every year. Because of this, it could be a great place to start your career as a cosmetologist—you will have access to a diverse set of clients.

Cosmetologists in Boise earned a mean salary of $35,750 per year ($17.19 per hour) in 2019. This is slightly higher than the mean salary for all of Idaho, which is $33,780 per year ($16.24 per hour). Experts predict a 16% job growth rate for cosmetologists in Idaho between 2016 and 2026. Between 2018 and 2018, jobs for cosmetologists across the U.S. are only expected to grow by 9%.

To become a licensed cosmetologist in Idaho, you need 1,600 training hours or to complete a 400-hour apprenticeship, plus passing scores on a skills exam and written exam. The schools below should help you earn your training hours and prepare you to succeed in your exams.

Featured Schools Near You

Paul Mitchell The School

Program: Cosmetology

Aveda Institute

Program: Cosmetology

Georgia Career Institute (GA)

Program: Cosmetology

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Aveda Institute Boise – Accredited

10222 West Fairview Avenue
Boise, ID 83704

(208) 345-6164

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Programs:

Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology

Paul Mitchell The School Boise – Accredited

1270 South Vinnell Way
Boise, ID 83709

(208) 901-7972

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Programs:

Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Makeup Artistry, Nail Technology, Teacher Training

Paul Mitchell The School Nampa – Accredited

16803 North Marketplace Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83687

(208) 287-4060

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Programs:

Barbering, Cosmetology, Makeup Artistry, Teacher Training

The Salon Professional Academy - Nampa – Accredited

120 Holly Street
Nampa, ID 83686

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Programs:

Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Teacher Training

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Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology – Accredited

6843 North Strawberry Glen Road 140
Boise, ID 83714

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You must attend a school that meets any licensure requirements as defined by your state. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited or state-approved school.