Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology License Requirements

Contact Information:
Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology
http://www.state.ar.us/cos
101 E. Capitol Ave. #108
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Phone: (501) 682-2168
Fax: (501) 682-5640

License Type Required:
Manicurist

School Hours Required:
600

Home Salons Legal? Yes with business license

Mobile Salons Legal? Yes

Reciprocity/Licensure By Endorsement:
Provided the practitioner is 18, holds a current license from another state that has equal or greater scope of requirements, has passed
both a written and practical national exam, and takes the Arkansas law exam.

Examination Languages:
English; board-approved interpreters are allowed at the examinee’s expense.

Licensing/Ownership Restrictions:
N/A

CEU Required? No
Number Of Hours: N/A
License Renewal: Birth date, annually

Is Skin Cutting Allowed? n/a

Additional Information:
MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.