Instructor License
You must already have an active aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, nail technology, or hairstylist license for a minimum of 1 year and completion of 350 instructor hours by an Arizona-licensed school.
Aesthetics, Cosmetology, Hairstyling and Nail Technology (A.A.C. R4-10-B201):
- Must provide proof of current license
- Must provide proof of 1 year work experience
- Must provide proof of being at least 18 years old
- Proof of graduation from high school or its equivalent
- Must provide proof of legal presence in the U.S.
Barbering (A.A.C. R4-10-A202):
- Must provide proof of current license
- Must provide proof of 1 year work experience
- Must provide proof of being at least 19 years old
- Proof of graduation from high school or its equivalent
- Must provide proof of legal presence in the U.S.
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1 | Take and pass the instructor exams through Virtual Inc. (PCS) | |
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Log into the portal.
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3 | On the left side, select 'Applications.' Then, select the 'New Application' button and use the drop-down arrow to select your application type. | |
4 | The application you selected will pop up. Select 'Continue.' | |
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Fill out the required information and upload the required documents.
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6 | Pay the application fee of $60. | |
After Application Submittal |
It currently takes up to 4 weeks for a completed application to be processed. If any additional information is needed from you, you will receive an email from the licensing portal saying what we need from you and to upload the additional information. You can check your application status by logging into the licensing portal. |