Cosmetology License Fee Reduction

(Only applies to Cosmetology and related branches)

• Beginning January 1, 2024, the Cosmetology Section licensure fees will be reduced for one licensure cycle (a cycle is two years). The fee decrease will be reflected on renewal notices, cosmetology forms, and the online renewal portal.  
• This is a temporary fee reduction to comply with Act 114 of 2023.
• Beginning January 1, 2026, the cosmetology licensure renewal fee amount will be restored.
• This temporary licensure renewal fee reduction is limited to licensure fees only and does not include any fines or violations.

Quick Links for Cosmetology:

• Cosmetology Forms and Instructions 
• Reciprocity 
• Military Member Licensure
• License Verification
• Cosmetology License Renewals and Online Services
• Cosmetology and Body Art Rule
• Cosmetology Law
• Online Complaint
• FOIA Information
• Cosmetology FAQs
• Schools/Examinations
• Fee Schedule
• Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee

Quick Links for Body Art:

• Body Art Forms and Instructions
• Reciprocity
• Cosmetology and Body Art Rule
• Cosmetology/Body Art Law
• Body Art Online Renewals
• Body Art Online Complaint
• FAQs
• Training Schools
• Medical Waste Transporters
• Blood Borne Pathogen Online Training

Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee

Board Meetings
Meetings are held at:
Freeway Medical Building
5800 West 10th Street, Room 906
​Little Rock, AR 72205

Meeting Schedule 2024:​

• November 25

Meeting Schedule 2025:

• January 27
• March 31
• May 19
• July 28
• September 22
• November 17

Contact Information

Cosmetology
4815 W. Markham Street, Slot #8
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501.682.2168
Fax: 501.682.5640
[email protected]

Body Art
4815 W. Markham Street, Slot #8
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501.661.2606
Fax: 501.682.5640
[email protected]

Cosmetology Technical Advisory Committee
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
Phone: 501-682-2168 VOICE
Fax: 501-682-5640
[email protected]