Poteau • LeFlore County
Does the Poteau Cosmetology School Offer Esthetician Classes, and Part Time?
Short answer: yes. River Valley Cosmetology Institute at 1309 S. Broadway in Poteau lists esthetics along with cosmetology, nail technology and teacher training. Call (918) 647-0562 to ask about part-time schedules and the next start date.
Esthetician school in Poteau
The short answer
Yes. The cosmetology school in Poteau, River Valley Cosmetology Institute at 1309 S. Broadway, lists esthetics among its programs, along with cosmetology, nail technology, teacher training and continuing education.
Part-time schedules aren't posted online, so call the school at (918) 647-0562 and ask about part-time hours, cost and the next start date. If you need a set half-day schedule, Kiamichi Tech's Stigler campus runs its 600-hour esthetician program in morning or afternoon sessions for adults.
- River Valley Cosmetology Institute: 1309 S. Broadway, Poteau · (918) 647-0562
- Programs: esthetics, cosmetology, nail technology, teacher training, continuing education
- Esthetician license: 600 training hours, from the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
- Minimum age: 16 by November 1 of the school year
- Half-day option: Kiamichi Tech esthetician program, morning or afternoon sessions, at Stigler, Atoka, Durant and Idabel
💆 In Poteau
River Valley Cosmetology Institute
River Valley Cosmetology Institute is the cosmetology school in Poteau, at 1309 S. Broadway. The Poteau Chamber of Commerce lists it as the place to take cosmetology classes in the area, and the school lists esthetics, cosmetology, nail technology, teacher training and continuing education programs.
The school doesn't post class schedules or prices online, so call (918) 647-0562. Good questions to ask: is there a part-time or evening esthetics schedule, how many hours a week does it take, what does tuition include, and when does the next class start.
🏫 Half-day schedule
Kiamichi Tech's half-day esthetician program
Kiamichi Tech's Poteau campus doesn't teach cosmetology, but the district's Esthetician program (600 hours) is offered at its Stigler, Atoka, Durant and Idabel campuses. Stigler is the closest to Poteau.
Adults can pick a morning session, about 8:15 to 11:15, or an afternoon session, Monday through Friday, which takes longer to finish than the full-day option. Classes start in August and January. Call Kiamichi Tech's Poteau office at (918) 647-4525 or apply through ktc.edu.
✅ The license
How the Oklahoma esthetician license works
An esthetician in Oklahoma does skin care, makeup and hair removal (not electrolysis). The State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering requires 600 hours of training, covering skin care, makeup, hair removal, sanitation, business basics and state rules, before you take the license exams.
Students must be at least 16 by November 1 of the current year and register with the board before starting classes. Part-time students need the same 600 hours, so it just takes more weeks to finish. You can check the board's requirements at oklahoma.gov/cosmo.
📅 This week & coming up
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💡 Before you go
Good to know
Visit first
Ask for a tour so you can see the classroom and the student salon floor.
Ask about hours
Find out how many hours a week the part-time schedule is, so you know your finish date.
Ask what's included
Kits, books and exam fees can be separate from tuition.
Try the student salon
Beauty schools offer low-cost services by students, a good way to see the school in action.
Keep your hours
Hours are tracked and reported to the state board, so keep your own record too.
❓ Good to know
Common questions
Does the Poteau cosmetology school offer esthetician classes?
Yes. River Valley Cosmetology Institute at 1309 S. Broadway lists an esthetics program. Call (918) 647-0562 for the next start date.
Is there a part-time esthetician program near Poteau?
Ask River Valley Cosmetology Institute at (918) 647-0562 about part-time hours. Kiamichi Tech's Stigler campus runs its esthetician program in half-day morning or afternoon sessions.
How many hours is esthetician school in Oklahoma?
600 hours, set by the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
Does Kiamichi Tech in Poteau teach cosmetology?
Not at the Poteau campus. Kiamichi Tech's cosmetology and esthetician programs are at Stigler, Atoka, Durant and Idabel.
How old do you have to be to start esthetician school in Oklahoma?
At least 16 by November 1 of the current year.
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