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Education Requirements for Cosmetologists in Michigan

If you live in Michigan, you already know how large and diverse the beauty community is in this state. The beauty needs and culture of the Upper Peninsula are quite a bit different from the needs in the Lower Peninsula. If you love experimenting with hair, nails, and makeup, you might be interested in turning this passion into a career in cosmetology.

Throughout Michigan, cosmetology careers are regulated by the Cosmetology Department of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. This department creates the standards you must follow if you want to earn a Michigan cosmetology license, so you should definitely learn about the licensing and testing process.

The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs requires you to complete a certain training curriculum before you can take your cosmetology licensing tests. Keep reading to find out which topics you must cover and how many hours you must spend on each topic in school.

Required Topics and Hours

• Sanitation (130 hours)
• Facials (115 hours)
• Hairdressing, cutting, curling, waving, and braiding (525 hours)
• Scalp and hair treatments (25 hours)
• Hair coloring (210 hours)
• Chemical hair restructuring (220 hours)
• Applied chemistry (30 hours)
• Applied anatomy (45 hours)
• Manicuring/pedicuring (70 hours)
• Artificial nails (20 hours)

This curriculum leaves each cosmetology program with 110 hours to use as they see fit. You might spend these hours reviewing for the cosmetology test, learning more about the topics covered elsewhere in your curriculum, or learning specific styles and techniques that are popular in your area.

There’s no better time than right now to get started—contact Michigan beauty schools to learn more about earning an MI cosmetology license.

Michigan Cosmetology License Requirements

At every step of the licensure process, the state has to verify your credentials, process your paperwork, and move you on to the next step. For this reason, you must pay different licensing fees. The required fees are different for apprentices and those who choose conventional training.

Below are Michigan cosmetology licensing fees and standards:

• $25 apprentice fee
• $161 combined testing fee, or $91 per written or practical exam
• May pay fees with credit card, money order, business check, or cashier’s check
• 1500 training hours or 24 months of apprenticeship must be completed prior to testing
• Tests administered by PSI

When you meet the requirements for a cosmetology license in Michigan, you should feel good about contributing to the beauty industry and making it stronger. Licensing keeps people from calling themselves cosmetologists and potentially hurting clients. People who would call themselves cosmetologists without the proper training would negatively affect the reputation of the industry and every person who works in it. With your license, you can make customers feel confident about your knowledge and skills.

Requirements for Renewing Your Cosmetology License in Michigan

If you want to keep working in the cosmetology industry of Michigan, you’ll need to make sure that you always keep your license renewed and up-to-date. This is a pretty simple process—you just have to send in the renewal application and pay the fee. To keep your license in good standing, renew it every two years by the last day of August.

The current renewal fee is $48 and you must pay a $20 late fee if you renew your license after the last day of August. Michigan does not require any continuing education hours.

Earning your Michigan state cosmetology license is the first step to an exciting new career. Get started now by contacting beauty schools in Michigan.

Find Cosmetology Programs in Michigan

Dorsey College – Accredited
Madison Heights, MI
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Dorsey College – Accredited
Roseville, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Taylor, MI
Cosmetology
Grand Rapids, MI
Cosmetology
Grand Rapids, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Portage, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Waterford Township, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Troy, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training

Find Cosmetology Schools Near You

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Bay City, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy
Saginaw, MI
Cosmetology
Ypsilanti, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Brighton, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Cadillac, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Holland, MI
Cosmetology
Charm Beauty School – Accredited
Dearborn Heights, MI
Cosmetology / Hair Design / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training
Novi, MI
Cosmetology / Barbering
Flint, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Hair Braiding / Nail Technology
Waterford, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Royal Oak, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Taylor, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care
University Center, MI
Cosmetology
Ann Arbor, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
East Lansing, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
Grand Rapids, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
Royal Oak, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
Detroit, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Royal Oak, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Spring Lake, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Ironwood, MI
Cosmetology
Detroit, MI
Cosmetology
Coldwater, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Hillsdale, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Saline, MI
Cosmetology / Hair Design / Nail Technology
Grayling, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
L'Esprit Academy – Accredited
Canton, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
L'Esprit Academy – Accredited
Royal Oak, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Clinton Twp, MI
Cosmetology
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Monroe, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Waterford, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Sidney, MI
Cosmetology
Grand Rapids, MI
Cosmetology / Hair Design / Esthetics/Skin Care
Flint, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Troy, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Make-Up Artist Training
Marquette, MI
Cosmetology
Norton Shores, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Cosmetology
P&A Beauty School – Accredited
Detroit, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Farmington Hills, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Kentwood, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Port Huron, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Sterling Heights, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Protege Academy – Accredited
East Lansing, MI
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training
Protege Academy – Accredited
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training
Livonia, MI
Cosmetology
Grand Blanc, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Adrian, MI
Cosmetology
Dearborn Heights, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care
Sturgis, MI
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Auburn, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Battle Creek, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy
Holland, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care
Traverse City, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Holland, MI
Cosmetology
Saint Joseph, MI
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Redford, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Kalamazoo, MI
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology / Barbering
Battle Creek, MI
Cosmetology / Nail Technology / Barbering
School Accreditation

You must attend a school that is approved by your state to provide training in the discipline you want to practice. Check with the school and the state board to be sure that your program of study will prepare you for any applicable state licensure.