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Cosmetology Schools in South Dakota

South Dakota Cosmetology Schools

Find an accredited cosmetology school or beauty college in South Dakota with accredited hair, nail, barber and other training programs. Take a course with classes like basic safety and sanitation, hair care, nail care, makeup artistry, anatomy and physiology, and more. Get trained for the South Dakota cosmetology license exam. Our free online application is the first step in finding and applying to a cosmetology school.

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State of South Dakota Cosmetology Requirements

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Cosmetology Schools in South Dakota

Black Hills Beauty College

623 Saint Joe, Rapid City, SD 57701

Headlines Academy Inc

333 Omaha St. Suite 7, Rapid City, SD 57701

Lake Area Technical Institute

1201 Arrow Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201

Stewart School

604 N. West Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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State of South Dakota, Cosmetology Certification Requirements

You need to be at least 18 years old and have your high school diploma or GED.

To become a cosmetology instructor, you need your cosmetology license, 1000 hours of salon experience, 1012 clock-hour instructor education program.

Your license must be renewed on or before your birthday every year. There is a $20 fee.

To practice in South Dakota if you're from another state, you need your license to be from a state that has equal or higher licensing requirements. Your work experience may be considered. You'll also need to pass the South Dakota laws and rules exam.

Instructors must complete 12 CEU hours of a commission-approved course every year.

Educational requirements for South Dakota:

Cosmetology – 2100 hours or 3000 apprenticeship hours
Barber – 1500 hours
Esthetician – 600 hours
Nail Technician – 400 hours
Instructor – 1012 hours and 1000 hours of licensed practice