Cosmetologist license in Michigan
1500Training hours or experience
not less than a 1,500-hour course of study in a licensed school of cosmetology1
The details
- License name
- Cosmetologist.1
- Education or training
- 1,500 hours at a licensed school, or at least 2 years as an apprentice in a licensed establishment. Must be 17 with a ninth grade education.1
- Exam
- Pass the practical and theory exams.1
- Fees
- $63.00 for cosmetology by exam or reciprocity, covering the application fee and a 2 year license.1
- Renewal
- Renewal every 2 years. Renewal fee $48.00.1
- Moving from another state
- If licensed in another state, verification of licensure is sent directly to the licensing office.1
- Licensing board
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing.1
Guide revision date 10/6/2020. Fees may have changed since.
Sources
- Michigan Cosmetology Licensing Guide, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, checked 2 November 2026
Checked 2 November 2026. "Secondary" marks a source used only because the official page could not be read.