Cosmetology Schools Near Little Rock / Pine Bluff, AR

To become a cosmetologist in Arkansas, consider beginning your career in Little Rock or Pine Bluff. These two towns, less than an hour apart, let you have access to a variety of hair and makeup related events in the state's capital, as well as a plethora of salons, spas, and other beauty businesses. In 2018, cosmetologists in Little Rock earned $23,640 per year ($11.36 per hour). Statewide, in 2019, the average was $24,760 ($11.90 hourly). The state expects cosmetology careers to grow by 10% between 2016 and 2026, which is slightly higher than the national estimate.

Cosmetologists in Arkansas must complete 1,500 hours of training and pass licensure exams before being allowed to practice. The Little Rock and Pine Bluff schools below will help you on your path to a new career as a cosmetologist.

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Paul Mitchell The School

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Aveda Institute

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Georgia Career Institute (GA)

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Arkansas Beauty School – Accredited

8521 Geyer Springs Road 30
Little Rock, AR 72209

Arkansas State University Three Rivers

1 College Circle
Malvern, AR 72104

Arkansas Technical School – Accredited

200 East Washington Avenue
North Little Rock, AR 72114

Arthur's Beauty College - Conway – Accredited

2320 Washington Avenue
Conway, AR 72032

Arthur's Beauty College - Jacksonville – Accredited

2600 John Harden Drive
Jacksonville, AR 72076

BELBO Beauty Institute

1515 South Bowman Road Suite A
Little Rock, AR 72211

Benton Beauty Academy

920 Edison Avenue Suite 8
Benton, AR 72015

EK Professional Permanent Cosmetics

11908 Kanis Road G6
Little Rock, AR 72211

Esthetic Excellence Academy

1418 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114

Forever Beautiful

714 West Grand Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71913

New Beginnings Beauty Academy – Accredited

1609 West 26th Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603

Paul Mitchell The School Little Rock – Accredited

4201 East McCain Boulevard North
Little Rock, AR 72117

Salon 21 School of Cosmetology

410 West 26th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114

Searcy Beauty College – Accredited

1004 South Main Street
Searcy, AR 72143

Simpson Academy of Cosmetology

501 North First Street Suite B
Jacksonville, AR 72076

The Salon Professional Academy - Sherwood – Accredited

13125 Highway 107
Sherwood, AR 72120

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

3000 West Scenic Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118

Velvatex College of Beauty Culture – Accredited

1520 Martin Luther King Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
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