Arizona cosmetology and salon license basics
The individual cosmetology license and the salon license in Arizona, summarized from the state board with a link to every source.
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Check before you file. We summarized these rules from each state’s official licensing board in October 2026 and link every source. Requirements, fees and forms change, and cities and counties often add their own license or registration. This is general information, not legal advice.
Arizona cosmetology license
Who licenses it: Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board
| License | Cosmetologist license; renewed every 2 years. |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,500 hours (hairstyling 1,000; aesthetics and nail technology 600). |
| Exams | Written and practical exams, then apply in the board's online portal. |
Source: Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board, checked October 2026.
Opening a salon in Arizona
Salons and barbershops need an Establishment License, and salon-suite renters need their own.
Source: Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board: establishment license, checked October 2026.
Barbers are under the same combined board.
Register the business
You file Articles of Organization through the Arizona Business Center, name a statutory agent, and publish notice after approval unless your agent's address is in Maricopa or Pima County. Check the current fee before you file.
Source: Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division, checked October 2026.
You’ll also want a free EIN from the IRS (apply online) and a business bank account.
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Questions people ask
How many hours do I need for a cosmetology license in Arizona?
1,500 hours (hairstyling 1,000; aesthetics and nail technology 600). Confirm the current requirement with Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board.
Do I need a separate license to open a salon in Arizona?
Salons and barbershops need an Establishment License, and salon-suite renters need their own.
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