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How Do I Become A Licensed Cosmetologist?

Upon graduation from Black Hills Beauty College, you are entitled to take a State Board test at the South Dakota Cosmetology Commission in Pierre, SD. Upon passing the state exam you will become a licensed cosmetologist in South Dakota.

Academic Advising

Black Hills Beauty College provides to each student the opportunity to receive additional academic and personal advising on the basis of need, as determined by the student or school official.

Personal Services

We employ individual advising by instructors. Private tutoring is available in theory and practical subjects when warranted. Self-evaluation records and private conferences are held with each student when necessary.

Educational Records

Students have access to their academic, financial or other records for review. Students should submit to a Black Hills Beauty College office staff person a written request identifying the record or records he/she wishes to inspect. Access will be given within five business days of receipt of the request at the time and place scheduled by the office staff person. Black Hills Beauty College will disclose information from a studentís records only with the written consent from the student for each request. Information from a studentís records will be disclosed without written consent to: persons employed by BHBC or under contract by BHBC (ie; attorney, auditor, administrator), certain U.S. Department of Ed. Officials, if requested by state law, to our accrediting agency, to comply with a Judicial Order or to an official in a health or safety emergency.

contact us

Rapid City: 605.342.0697 or 1.800.371.0697
Sioux Falls: 605.361.2787