AZ HB2651

Reduces barber school instruction from 1,200 hours to 1,000 hours, with at least 250 hours in fundamentals, theory, infection control, anatomy, physiology, and related subjects instead of previous requirements.

Reduces nail technician training requirement from 600 hours to 400 hours, with at least 200 hours dedicated to theory, infection control, diseases and disorders, anatomy, physiology, histology, hazardous substances and chemical safety, and statutes and rules.

Reduces hairstylist training requirement from 1,000 hours to 600 hours, with at least 200 hours in theory, infection control, diseases and disorders, anatomy, physiology, histology, hazardous substances and chemical safety, and statutes and rules.

Cosmetologist training remains at 1,500 hours minimum but now requires at least 200 hours (instead of unspecified amount) in theory, infection control, anatomy, physiology, histology, hazardous substances and chemical safety, and statutes and rules.

Requires the barbering and cosmetology board to study student costs, debt, tuition rates, completion rates, and pass rates at licensed schools and submit findings and recommendations by November 1, 2025; this provision repeals September 30, 2026.