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[Request guidance](#available-programs) [See requirements](#requirements) Your professional stage [**Get licensed**Pre-licensing and preparation](/en/pre-licensing-for-cosmetology-in-arizona)[**Renew a license**Continuing education](/en/continuing-education-for-cosmetology-in-arizona) Pre-licensing ## Your path to licensure How to get started in Arizona: age and education, the 1,500 school hours, the school paperwork, the national exams and the license application, in order. Last reviewedOctober 19, 2026 ### Steps to your first Arizona cosmetology license 1\. Meet the entry requirements **At least 18, or at least 16 with two years of high school or the equivalent** 2\. Complete the training hours **1,500 hours in a school licensed by the board**A licensed school may let students complete the theory part through virtual learning. The school certifies your hours. 3\. Collect your school documents **The Arizona School Verification Form (for the exam company) and your school’s Certificate of Graduation (for the board)**The certificate must show the school name and license number, your name, the discipline, your total hours and your start and end dates. 4\. Take the national exams **Register with Professional Credential Services and pass the written and practical exams**They cost $100 and $77. You must pass both within one year of your first attempt, and you can retake a failed part as many times as you need. 5\. Apply for the license **In the board’s licensing portal, after you pass both exams**Apply within a year of passing, upload your photo, proof of citizenship or legal presence and Certificate of Graduation, and pay the $60 fee plus a $3 service fee. Evidence[Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board](https://bcb.az.gov/apply/personal-license "Personal License")[Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board](https://bcb.az.gov/information-for-students "Information for Students")[Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board](https://bcb.az.gov/arizona-administrative-code-updates "Arizona Administrative Code Updates")[Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board](https://bcb.az.gov/resources/testing "Exam Information")[Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board](https://bcb.az.gov/resources/fees "Fees") ### Already licensed in another state? You do not repeat school. Arizona offers licensure by reciprocity, which is covered in the main Arizona cosmetology guide. Evidence[Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board](https://bcb.az.gov/reciprocity-faqs "Reciprocity FAQs") ### Verify the credential before choosing education Before enrolling, review the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board applicant materials for the exact credential you intend to pursue. Confirm the current education, examination, experience, application, and background-review steps because they can differ by license type and applicant history. Evidence[Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board](https://bcb.az.gov/apply/personal-license "Personal License") No programs listed in Arizona ## Guidance for your license ### Ask for help finding your next step Leave your email or phone number and a member of our team will contact you to help with this credential. Email address Mobile phone Request help Website We will use your contact info to respond to this request. [Privacy policy](/en/privacy) Explore your path ## Related guides [Licenses in Arizona](/en/licenses-in-arizona)[Cosmetology in Arizona](/en/cosmetology-in-arizona)[Continuing education in Arizona](/en/continuing-education-for-cosmetology-in-arizona)