Cosmetology
Welcome to the Cosmetology Section web site. As a part of the Center for Health Protection, our purpose is to protect the public welfare by establishing, maintaining, and enforcing appropriate standards of competency and practice in the Cosmetology 
Profession. Statutory responsibility is to regulate the vocation of cosmetic therapy; develop and maintain a curriculum of study; develop and conduct examinations for registration and licensing of applicants; register and regulate the conduct and sanitation of cosmetology establishments and schools; adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the Cosmetology Code; and determine penalties for violation of the Code and regulations promulgated by the Department of Health.
| Downloads & Links |
| Cosmetology Law - English | Spanish | Vietnamese |
| Rules and Regulations for Cosmetology in Arkansas - English | Spanish | Vietnamese |
| Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee |
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Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Our office is closed on all published state holidays.
4815 W. Markham Street, Slot #8
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-682-2168 VOICE
501-682-5640 FAX
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