6.24 Michigan Requirements
Key Takeaways
- Michigan cosmetology candidates should confirm training hours, age, education, exam, fee, renewal, and continuing education rules before applying.
- Michigan requirements are a state-specific supplement to the broader NIC theory, sanitation, hair, skin, and nail service content.
- Application approval, exam scheduling, and license issuance are separate steps, so candidates should keep board documentation organized.
- Reciprocity or endorsement rules can differ from first-time licensing and may require proof of education, exams, or license history.
- Fees, forms, and board procedures can change, so candidates should verify current instructions with the Michigan licensing board before scheduling.
Michigan Cosmetology License Requirements
Michigan requires 1,500 training hours and uses PSI Services for examination administration.
At a Glance
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Training Hours | 1,500 school hours OR 2-year apprenticeship |
| Minimum Age | 17 years old |
| Education | 9th grade or equivalent |
| Exam Type | Written and Practical (PSI) |
| Passing Score | 70% |
| Application Fee | $63-83 |
| Written Exam Fee | $91 |
| Practical Exam Fee | $91 |
| Total Exam Fees | $144-161 |
| Renewal | Every 2 years (August 31) |
| CE Required | No |
Related License Hours
| License Type | Hours Required |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology | 1,500 hours |
| Esthetician | 400 hours |
| Manicurist | 400 hours |
Apprenticeship Option
Michigan offers a 2-year apprenticeship as an alternative to school-based training.
No Continuing Education
Michigan does not require continuing education for license renewal.
State Board Contact
Michigan Board of Cosmetology (LARA)
- Website: michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/occ/cosmetology
- Phone: (517) 335-0918
Exam Focus
For Michigan, study the licensing checklist as a sequence: eligibility, training hours, board application, exam approval, theory testing, practical testing when required, initial license issuance, and renewal. Do not memorize the table as isolated facts. State board questions often ask what a candidate must complete before scheduling, which agency handles approval, whether NIC or a state-specific exam is used, and how reciprocity or endorsement differs from a first-time license. Pair this page with the sanitation, infection control, hair care, skin care, and nail care chapters so you can connect state rules to the national service standards.