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Idaho Schools with Cosmetology Programs

Idaho offers a great selection of beauty school programs for those who aspire to become cosmetologists, manicurists, barbers or makeup artists. Many of these beauty school programs also offer programs for those who may also have aspirations of opening up their own salon or specializing in innovative techniques like laser hair removal.

The typical curriculum for a cosmetology license in Idaho will require that you take a variety of courses in hair styling, hair care, hair coloring and other salon services. You may take courses in salon management, professionalism, nail care, hair weaving, hair bleaching, hair coloring and cold waving. Every beauty program differs in the types of courses that it offers, so you will want to check the website for the specific cosmetology schools in Idaho.

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Boise, ID
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology
Twin Falls, ID
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology
Chubbuck, ID
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Boise, ID
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Teacher Training
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Nampa, ID
Cosmetology / Barbering / Make-Up Artist Training / Teacher Training
Twin Falls, ID
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Nampa, ID
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training

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Jerome, ID
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology
Post Falls, ID
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Austin Kade Academy – Accredited
Idaho Falls, ID
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training
Burley, ID
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Rexburg, ID
Cosmetology
Lewiston, ID
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Teacher Training
Pocatello, ID
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Boise, ID
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training
Rexburg, ID
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Idaho Falls, ID
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Barbering / Nail Technology
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.

Before you enroll at a cosmetology school, you will need to submit an application. Also, you should consider some of the statistics that are associated with a cosmetology school. You will want to know the job placement, number of alumni and additional extracurricular activities that the cosmetology school has to offer.

Cosmetologist Licensing in Idaho

To become a cosmetologist in Idaho, you will need to complete 2,000 hours of training. You may also elect to complete an apprenticeship of 4,000 hours to become a cosmetologist. If you want to become a nail technician, then you will need to complete 400 hours of training. Becoming an esthetician requires that you complete 600 hours of training. A barber license requires 900 hours of training. The Idaho Board of Cosmetology requires that students pass a written examination upon their completion of a cosmetology program. Students are not required to complete continuing education credits in order to retain their cosmetology licenses. It is helpful for students to take continuing education classes if they wish to refine their skills and learn the latest cosmetology techniques.

Students will need to renew their license every year on the date of their birthday. The Idaho Board of Cosmetology imposes a fee of $20 to renew a cosmetology license.

Job and Employment Outlook for Cosmetologists in Idaho

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the average salary of a practicing cosmetologist in Idaho is $19,000 a year. The BLS reports that the average salary for a nail tech is about $18,000 a year. Estheticians can expect to make at least $23,000 a year in Idaho.