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| State | Prerequisites | Training | Instructor License | Renewal | Reciprocity | CEUs | State Board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama » | • At least 16 years old • 10th grade education |
• 1,000 clock hours or 2,000 hours under supervision of licensed esthetician • Theory and Practical exams |
• 12th grade education • Hold a valid license • 1 year in practice + 650 hours licensed or registered in school OR 1,500-hour teacher training course exams |
• Renewed in odd-number years during esthetician’s birth month • $80 |
• Request certification to be sent from current state; • Wait 2 weeks to contact board for paperwork to fill out and to be notified of any required exams • $100 fee |
• 8 hours • 16 hours for instructor |
• Alabama Board of Cosmetology • Site link: http://www.aboc.alabama.gov/ • Phone: (800) 815-7453 • Email: cosmetology@aboc.alabama.gov |
| Alaska » | • At least 17 years old • High school education or equivalent |
• 350 school hours or 350 hours of apprenticeship program training • Written and practical exams |
• Hold a valid license • 1 year in practice + 3 years of practice OR 1 year of practice in another state and 600 hours of student instructor training • Pass written and practical exams |
• Renew by Aug. 31 of odd-numbered years • $140 fee • $220 instructor fee |
• Current license must be in a state with equivalent requirements • 1 year of full-time employment + 1500 school hours OR 2 years of full-time employment |
Not required | • Alaska Board of Barbers & Hairdressers • Site link: http://commerce.alaska.gov/dnn/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofBarbersHairdressers.aspx • Phone: (907) 465-2547 • Email: license@alaska.gov |
| Arizona » | • At least 23 years old • 2 years of highschool education or equivalent |
• 500 hours • Theory and Practical exams |
• 23 years old or high school equivalency • Holds a professional license • 650 hours professional experience |
• Every year on the licensee’s birthday • $30 fee |
• Fill out application provided by Board • Certification of hours and proof of graduation or license from US state or foreign country to reflect school hours and initial and final dates of license • $110 fee |
Not required | • Arizona State Board of Cosmetology • Site link: https://boc.az.gov/ • Phone: (480) 784-4539 |
| Arkansas » | • At least 16 years old • 10th grade education or equivalent |
• 600 hours • Written and Practical exams |
• Hold a professional license • Minimum of 600 instructor training hours over a minimum of 4 months • Registered as instructor-trainee with the Department |
• Every 2 years • $50 fee |
• Licensee requests that current state send a certification of license record be sent to the Cosmetology Section • Provide certification of exam record and proof of training • $150 fee |
Not required | • Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology • Site link: http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/hsLicensingRegulation/Cosmetology/Pages/default.aspx • Phone: (501) 682-2168 |
| California » | • At least 16 years old • 10th grade education or equivalent |
• 1600 school hours or 3200 hour apprenticeship program, or externship program • Written and Practical exams |
• Every 2 years • Expires at midnight on last day of month of issuance • $50 fee |
• Provide proof of current license • Must have been active for 3 of the past 5 years, without any disciplinary actions having been taken • $40 fee |
Not required | • California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology • Site link: http://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/ • Phone: (800) 952-5210 • Email: barbercosmo@dca.ca.gov |
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| Colorado » | • At least 16 years old | • 20 credit hours (600 clock hours) • Written and Practical exams |
Repealed | • Renew by March 31 of even-numbered years • $26 • $41 instructor fee |
• Must provide an application for licensure by endorsement • Hold a valid cosmetology license from the home state with similar or equivalent licensing requirements • Required licensing fees *Military spouses can work for up to 1 year in Colorado with another state’s license if they’ve applised for a Colorado cosmetology license. |
Not required | • Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure; • Site link: http://cdn.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=DORA-Reg/DORALayout&cid=1251632358670&pagename=CBONWrapper • Phone: (303) 894-7800 • Email: dora_registrations@state.co.us |
| Connecticut » | *There is no licensure or certification offered or required for nail technicians or estheticians in Connecticut.; http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3121&q=389378 | ||||||
| Delaware » | • At least 16 years old | • 1,500 hours / 3000 apprentice hours • Written and Practical exams |
• Hold a professional license • 500-hour teacher training course OR 2 years’ experience with 250 hours of teacher training |
• Renew by March 31 of even-numbered years | • proof of current license in US state, District of Columbia or US territory with similar standards for license | Not required | • State of Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering • Site link: http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/cosmetology/index.shtml • Phone: (302) 744-4500 • Email: customerservice.dpr@state.de.us |
| Florida » | • At least 16 years old • received high school diploma or equivalent |
• 260 hours • Written exam |
• Renew by October 31 (Group 1 licenses in even-numbered years / Group 2 licenses in odd-numbered years) • $55 fee |
• No reciprocity program • Home state must offer similar education and test requirements |
16 hours of board-approved CEUs | • Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation • Site link: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ • Phone: (850) 487-1395 |
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| Georgia » | • At least 17 years old • must have good moral character |
• 1000 hours / 2000 hours apprenticeship • Written and practical exams |
• Hold a current license at esthetician or master level • High school diploma or G.E.D • 500-hour board-approved instructor training in esthetics of at least 9 months • One year work experience at esthetician or master level • Written and Practical exams |
every 2 years; on March 31 of even numbered years; $50 | submit reciprocity application to Georgia Board of Cosmetology; verify license in home state and proof of training hours | 5 CEUs/ 2 years | • Georgia Board of Cosmetology • Site link: http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/16 • Phone: (404) 656.2881 |
| Hawaii » | • At least 16 years of age • High school education or equivalent |
600 Hours / 1200 Apprenticeship | • Hold a current license • One year of work experience • No less than 600 hours (or 4 months) of beauty school instructor training • *If training isn’t equivalent, the applicant can provide proof of one year of instructor experience |
• Every 2 years • December 31 of odd-numbered years • $100 fee |
Must show proof of similar/equivalent testing and education requirements to those of HI | Not required | • Hawaii Licensing Area: Barbering and Cosmetology • Site link: http://hawaii.gov/dcca/pvl/boards/barber/ • Phone: (808) 586-3000 • Email: barber_cosm@dcca.hawaii.gov |
| Idaho » | • At least 16.5 years of age • Finished at least two years of high school or equivalent |
• 600 Hours / 1200 Apprenticeship • Written and Practical exams |
• Hold a current license • Complete six-month teacher’s course of instruction in a school of cosmetology OR two years of work experience in a registered cosmetology establishment and a 3-motnh teacher’s course of instruction in a school of cosmetology OR 5 years of work experience immediately preceding application for instructor license |
• Every year on licensee’s birthday • $20 fee |
• No reciprocity program • Must have had an active license for 3 of the last 5 years • Proof of having taken practical and written exam • Meet Idaho training requirements • Qualify for endorsement |
Not required | • Idaho Board of Cosmetology • Site link: http://www.ibol.idaho.gov/IBOL/BoardPage.aspx?Bureau=COS • Phone: (208) 334-3233 • Email: cos@ibol.idaho.gov |
| Illinois » | • At least 16 years of age • At least an 8th grade education with a high school diploma or equivalent, or take the Ability to Benefit test |
• 750 hours/ 25 credit hour equivalency | • 500 hour teacher- training program with 2 years’ experience *Must use 750 hours/ 25 credit hour equivalency of instruction |
• Expires on September 30 of every even-numbered year | • Provide official certification of licensure from the Illinois board of cosmetology showing home state of current license and practice | • 14 CEUs • 24 CEUs for instructors |
• Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation- Cosmetology • Site link: http://www.idfpr.com/profs/info/cosmo.asp |
| Indiana » | • At least 18 years of age • At least 10th grade education or equivalent |
700 hours | Repealed | • Every 4 years on August 1 | • Current license must meet the same standards that Indiana requires OR have a minimum of 1000 hours of training, plus 5 years of work history • $40 fee |
Not required | • INDIANA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBER EXAMINERS • Site link: http://www.in.gov/pla/cosmo.htm • Phone: (317) 234-3031 • Email: pla12@pla.in.gov |
| Iowa » | • Must have a high school diploma or GED | • 600 hours • Written Exam |
• High school diploma or equivalent • Hold a current license • Complete 1,000-hour instructor training OR have practiced for two years within six months prior to applying for licensure • Complete Advanced Instructors Institute training |
• Every 2 years, on December 31 of even-numbered years • $50 fee |
• No reciprocity arrangements with other states • Licensure through endorsement is an option • Each application for transfer is reviewed by the Iowa board of cosmetology on a case by case basis • Applicants’ home state must have similar or equivalent licensing requirements to those of Iowa |
• 8 CEUs • Instructors: 8 CEUs, plus 8 hours in teaching methodology |
• Iowa Bureau of Professional Licensure • Site link: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure/ • Phone: (515) 281-0254 |
| Kansas » | • At least 17 years old • High school graduate, or equivalent |
1000 hours | • Hold a current license • Work experience for one year prior to licensure and 300 hours of instructor training OR completed 450 hours of instructor training • Esthetician Instructor exam, administered by board |
• Every 2 years in the month of original licensure • $45 fee |
• No reciprocity program • Complete the out of state application from the Kansas board of cosmetology • If applicant meets the requirements, he or she must complete a 20-question open book exam • $50 fee |
Instructors: 20 CEUs | • Kansas Board of Cosmetology • Site link: http://www.accesskansas.org/kboc/ • Phone: (785) 296-3155 • Email: kboc@kboc.ks.gov |
| Kentucky » | 12th grade education | 1000 hours | • Apprentice Instructor: -Hold a current license -12th grade education or equivalent -1,000 hours -Written and Practical exam -NIC National Instructor exam -To become an apprentice instructor: • Dual Cosmetology/Esthetic Instructor: -Hold a current license -Completed 8 CEUs OR 50 hours in esthetics training within the last two years -Written exam |
• Renewed every year, between July 1 and 31 • $20 fee |
• Out of state applicants must have their home state board of cosmetology send the correct state certificate • Applicant will need to fill out the application and submit it. • Applicants may be required to take the Kentucky written or practical board exams |
Not required | • Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists • http://www.kbhc.ky.gov/default.htm • Phone: (502)-564-4262 |
| Louisiana » | • At least 16 years old • 10th grade high school education |
750 hours | • 500 hours of instructor curriculum • Exams: -Instructor Qualities -Learning Environment |
• Every year on licensee’s birthday • $25 fee |
• No reciprocity program with Texas, Kansas, Hawaii, Florida, Colorado, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Vermont, Tennessee, New york, Minnesota, Michigan, Massachusetts or Maryland. • Out of state applicants will need to take: NIC Exam ($25), State Theory Exam ($25) Practical exam ($25) • $50 reciprocity license fee |
Not required | • Louisiana Board of Cosmetology • Site link: http://www.lsbc.louisiana.gov/default.aspx • Phone: (866) 257-7901 |
| Maine » | • At least 17 years old • 10th grade education |
• 600 hours / 1000 hours Apprenticeship • Exam |
• High school diploma or equivalent • Hold a valid license • 1,500 hours of work experience within 3 years preceding the date of application *up to 500 hours may be substituted with 100 hours for each college credit earned. |
• Annually on October 31 • $50 fee |
• Licensure by endorsement offered if licensees’ home state has similar training hour requirements and board exams • Applicant may be required to take Maine’s board exam if his or her state doesn’t have similar licensing requirements |
14 CEUs | • Maine Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing • Site link: http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/barbers/index.html • Phone: (207) 624-8579 • Email: barbercosm.program@maine.gov |
| Maryland » | • At least 17 years old • 9th grade education or GED |
• 600 school hours / 12-month apprenticeship • Practical and Theory exams |
• every 2 years on license expiration date • $25 fee |
• Must provide certification that license was obtained under the same standards, • Must be in good standing • License must be current • Must be eligible for licensure by endorsement |
Not required | • Maryland Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing • Site link: http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cos/ • (410) 230-6320 • cos@dllr.state.md.us |
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| Massachusetts » | • At least 17 years old • 10th grade education |
• 300 hours • Practical and Written exams |
• 2 years of experience • Minimum of 2 years experience as a junior assistant instructor • Must file an application with the Board accompanied by required fees • Achieve a passing score on a practical and written examination satisfactory to the Board |
• Renew license 1 year after taking exam • Then, renew every 2 years by the licensee’s birthday • $68 fee |
• No reciprocity accepted from other states • Take the MA’s written and practical board exams ($120) • $135 for transfer application • $68 for the license |
Not required | • Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetologists • Site link: http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/licensee/dpl-boards/hd/ • Phone: 617-727-9940 • Email: sandra.m.velasquez@state.ma.us |
| Michigan » | •At least 17 years old • Minimum of a 9th grade education |
400 hours (6-month apprenticeship) | • 500-hour cosmetology instructor program or 300-hour instructor program pertaining to esthetics • Exam |
• First year license is valid through the upcoming August • Then, renewed every 2 years by the end of August • $48 |
• Training and testing requirements in home state must be substantially equal to Michigan’s requirements • If the states’ requirements aren’t similar, licensee’s may be required to take additional training hours, and the Michigan written and practical exams • $39 fee |
Not required | • Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs • http://www.michigan.gov/cosmetology • Phone: (517) 241-9288 |
| Minnesota » | • 12th grade education or have a G.E.D. | • 600 hours • Exam |
• Hold a current license • Completion of MN Board-approved 38-hour instructor training course • Passing results from exams, not more than one year old: -MN Practical exam -MN Instructor Laws and Rules Written exam -General Instructor written exam • At least 1,400 hours of work experience within the last 3 years |
• Every 3 years, with the end of year marking each year • $81 • $114 fee for instructors |
• Current state must show verification of licensure, high school diploma, completion of exams and an application for reciprocity • $39 fee *Verification letter is valid up to 90 days *If licensee is short on required hours, he or she may make up the difference with training hours in either the home state or Minnesota |
Not required | • Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners (BCE) • Site link: http://mn.gov/health-licensing-boards/cosmetologist-examiners/ • Phone: (651) 201-2742 • Email: bce.board@state.mn.us |
| Mississippi » | • At least 17 years old • Must be able to read, write and speak English • Must have a high school education of its equivalent |
• 600 hours (At Least 15 Weeks) • Exam |
• Hold an Esthetician License • 600 hours for applicants with 2+ years work experience OR 1,000 hours for applicants with less than 2 years experience |
• Every 2 years | • Submit an application of intent to apply for licensure • Have a record of training and license status sent from the home state to the Mississippi Board of Cosmetology • Appear before the board for a credentialing interview • Determined on a case-by-case basis |
• 16 CEUs • 24 CEUs for instructors |
• Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology • Site link: http://www.msbc.state.ms.us/Pages/default.aspx • Phone: (601) 359-1820 |
| Missouri » | • 17 years old • At least a 10th grade education or a G.E.D. certificate |
750 hours (1500-hour apprenticeship) | • 600 hours of instructor training OR 3 years of experience and 300 hours of instructor training • Passing score (75%) on Written and Oral exams |
• Every 2 years, on September 30 of odd-numbered years • $30 fee |
• Depends on home states’ training hours in comparison to those of Missouri • NIC testing required for all transfers |
Only required for instructors | • Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Examiners • http://pr.mo.gov/cosbar • Phone: (866) 762-9432 • Email: cosbar@pr.mo.gov |
| Montana » | • At least 18 years old • Have a high school diploma or G.E.D |
650 hours | • 650-hour teacher training course OR at least 3 years of work experience • Applicant has two years to complete board-approved coursework in order for license to teach to be renewed |
• Every 2 years in the licensing month • $80 fee • $95 fee for instructors |
• Pass both the national NIC written and practical exams • Hold an active license from home state |
• 15 every year, totaling 30 per license period • For instructors, 30 every year, totaling 60 per license period |
• Montana Department of Labor and Industry; Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists • Site link: http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/license/bsd_boards/cos_board/board_page.asp • Phone: (406) 841-2205 • Email: dlibsdcos@mt.gov |
| Nebraska » | • At least 17 years old • Have a high school diploma or G.E.D. • Complete a basic first aid class |
• 600 hours • Written exam |
• Hold a current esthetician license in Nebraska; • Ability to identify/respond to emergency situations related to the practice of esthetics • Complete 300 hours of esthetics instructor training; must be earned exclusively in either a school of cosmetology or school of esthetics. (no hours may be transferred to/from another type of establishment) • Passed the licensure examination with an average score of 75%. |
every 2 years, renew by Sept. 30 of even years | • Have completed at least 2100 training hours and state issued exam from home state • If short of 2100 hours, work experience or additional training hours may be considered • $95 |
8 CEUs every 2 years | • Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services- Cosmetology • Site link: http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Pages/crl_mhcs_cosi_cosindex.aspx • Phone: (402) 471-2117 • Email: Kris.Chiles@nebraska.gov |
| Nevada » | • At least 18 years old • 10th grade education or equivalent |
900 hours | • Every 2 years on licensee’s birthday • Pass online infection control test (watch video and answer questions) • $70 fee |
• Hold a license in good standing from home state • Provide proof of passing NIC written exam • Take Nevada law exam |
30 cosmetology CEUs | • Nevada Cosmetology Board • Site link: http://cosmetology.nv.gov/ • Phone: (702) 486-6542 • Email: nvcosmbd@govmail.state.nv.us |
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| New Hampshire » | • 12th grade education or GED equivalent • Must possess a good professional character |
• 600 hours (1200-hour Apprenticeship) • Exam |
• Every 2 years, in licensee’s birth month • $40 fee |
• Must have an equivalent or higher number of training hours from home state than NH requires • Passed written and practical national exam in English • If short on training hours, licensee must possess twice the amount of hours of work experience, or take additional training hours |
28 CEUs for cosmetology instructors | • New Hampshire Cosmetology Board • Site link: http://www.nh.gov/cosmet/ • Phone: (603) 271-3608 |
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| New Jersey » | • At least 17 years old • High school diploma or equivalent |
• 600 hours • Exam |
• Hold a license issued by the Board • Completion of 500-hour teacher training • Completion of 30-hour teaching methods course, or equivalent course • Six months of employment in a licensed shop within this state. • Pass an examination administered by the Board |
• Every 2 years, renew by Sept. 30 of even-numbered years • $60 fee |
• Licensure by endorsement offered • Meet NJ requirements for licensure • Hold a current license |
Not required | • New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling • Site link: http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/cosmetology/ • Phone: (973) 504-6400 |
| New Mexico » | • At least 17 years old • Minimum of 2 years in high school or an equivalent |
600 hours | • Holds a license • Passed board approved exam • Required fees and documentation • 4-year high school education or equivalent |
• Every year, during licensee’s birth month • $50 |
• Furnish an affidavit from home state’s regulatory agency where currently and actively licensed • Hold a current license, in good standing with your home state • Completed equal or comparable training hours • If lacking hours, licensee may substitute up to 150 hours of verified work experience in lieu of the minimum hours; any remaining would need to be taken in school |
• Only required for instructors • 12 CEUs every year for instructors |
• New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists • Site link: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/barbers_and_cosmetologists.aspx • Phone: (505)476-4622 |
| New York » | • At least 17 years old • Must have a certificate from a physician stating the individual is free from communicable diseases |
• 600 hours • Written and Practical exams |
• Every 4 years • $40 |
• No reciprocity program • Endorsement agreements with: Alaska; Arizona; Colorado; Washington, D.C.; Maine; Massachusetts; New Mexico; New Hampshire; North Carolina; Oregon; Pennsylvania; South Carolina; Tennessee; Utah; West Virginia; Wyoming |
Not required | • New York Division of Licensing Services- Esthetics • Site link: http://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/esthetics/esthetics.html • Phone: (518) 474-4429 |
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| North Carolina » | n/a | • 600 hours • Pass exam with score of 75% or higher |
• High school diploma or G.E.D. • Has been in active practice for three years of full-time work prior to filling out application • Passed written and practical exams |
• Every year • $20 |
• Hold a current license from home state • Passed a state board exam or national cosmetology exam • Have no disciplinary action against license • $15 fee |
8 CEUs a year | • North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners • Site link: http://www.nccosmeticarts.com/ • Phone: (919)-733-4117 • Email: nccosmo@nccosmeticarts.com |
| North Dakota » | Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. | • 600 hours • Exams: -NIC Written -ND State Practical -ND Sanitation practices and cosmetology law |
• Hold a current ND license and 960 hours of instructor’s training • OR engaged in practice for 1 year, with no less than 480 hours of instructor’s training • OR hold a current ND license and actively working for at least 3 years |
• Annual • $15 fee • $20 instructor fee |
• Out-of-state applicants not taking the exam must provide an application and pay applicable fees • Provide proof of license, with good standing • Show that home state license requirements equal those of ND *3,000 work hours may equal 300 training hours; if not, applicant may have to take the ND exam for sanitation practices and cosmetology law |
• Not required for operator license • 8 pre-board approved house for instructor license |
• North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology • Site link: https://www.ndcosmetology.com/ • Phone: (701) 224-9800 • Email:cosmo@midconetwork.com |
| Ohio » | • At least 16 years old • 10th grade education |
750 hours (+ 16-hour training to do microdermabrasion) | • 18 years old • Has good moral character; • 12th grade education or equivalent • Holds a current, valid license • Pay applicable fee |
• Renewed on January 31 on every odd-numbered year • $45 fee |
• No reciprocity with other states • Pass state’s written, practical and manager’s exam |
8 CEUs | • Ohio State Board of Cosmetology • http://www.cos.ohio.gov/ • Phone: (614) 466-3834 |
| Oklahoma » | • At least 16 years old • 10th grade education |
600 hours of study or 1200 hours of apprenticeship Pass a written and practical exam |
• Oklahoma Facial Operator license • Exams • High school diploma • 1000 hours of study, OR 500 hours + 2 years of recent licensed experience |
Renew on the last day of birthday month annually | • Education and work experience must by equal to or greater than OK’s state requirements • 3 years of currently licensed work experience • If both requirements aren’t met, licensees may be required to take OK board exams • Not meeting both requirements may cause licensee to be required to take additional training hours • $65 fee |
Not required | • Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology • Site link: http://www.ok.gov/cosmo/ • Phone: (405) 521-2441 |
| Oregon » | n/a | • 250 hours • 150 hours in Safety/Infection Control • 100 hours of Career Development • Practical and Written exams |
• Combination of at least two years of education and work experience -minimum of one year work experience as a certified practitioner -If education component is less than one year, additional work experience may be required to meet two-year minumum • $50 applicant fee |
• Every 2 years, at the end of the month of licensure • $40 fee • For instructors, renew on July 31, every 3 years • $25 fee for instructors |
• Verification of current license in good standing • Oregon Laws and Rules exam • Pass exam in field of practice • $100 fee |
• Not required • For instructors, 30 clock hours every 36 months |
• Oregon Board of Cosmetology • Site link: http://www.oregon.gov/OHLA/COS/Pages/about_us.aspx#Board_of_Cosmetology • Phone: (503) 373-1986 |
| Pennsylvania » | • At least 16 years old • 10th grade education |
300 hours in a licensed cosmetology school • 10th grade education or equivalent • State Board examination (consists of theory and practical) |
• 18 years old • 12th grade education or equivalent • Hold a current cosmetologist license • 500 hours of a cosmetology teacher curriculum • Teacher exam |
• Every two years • $35 practitioner fee • $55 instructor fee |
• No reciprocity program with Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New Mexico, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Utah • $20 transfer fee |
Not required | • Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology • Site link:http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/state_board_of_cosmetology/12507/licensure_information/572014 • Phone: (717) 783-7130 |
| Rhode Island » | •At least 18 years old • High school diploma or G.E.D. |
• No 600 hours of continuous study and practice within at least 4 months • Written and Practical exams |
• Has held a license for at least three years preceding the date of application for instructor’s license • Completed 300 hours of Department approved teacher training • Passed Department approved exam |
• Every two years, except for licensee’s first year of licensure (must be renewed after one year) • $50 fee |
• No reciprocity program; offers licensure by endorsement • Must meet RI requirements • If licensee doesn’t meet criteria, he or she must get additional training hours at school *For esthetics, 15 month of work can be equivalent to 200 training hours • $25 fee |
Not required | • Rhode Island Department of Health- Division of Hairdressing and Barbering • Site link: http://www.health.ri.gov/ • Phone: (401) 222-5960 |
| South Carolina » | • At least 16 years old • At least a 10th grade education |
• 450 hours • Written and Practical exams |
• High school diploma or GED • Pass Written and Practical exams • Hold a license, and have practiced for at least 2 years • Completed a 750-hour teacher training program • Completed a Board approved 45-hour method of teaching program |
Renew every two years, by March 10 | • Education and work experience needs to be equal to or greater than SC requirements | • Operators: 12 CEUs • Instructors: 24 CEUs |
• South Carolina Board of Cosmetology • Site link: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/cosmetology/index.asp?file=LICREQ.HTM • Phone: (803) 896-4300 • Email: BoardInfo@llr.sc.gov |
| South Dakota » | •At least 18 years old • High school diploma or G.E.D. |
• 600 hours • Pass exams: -NIC national written -NIC national practical -South Dakota state laws/rules |
• Junior Instructor: -1,000 hours of salon experience -Complete a 12 clock-hour pre-approved instructor education course -Pass South Dakota Instructor Laws/Rules written test -Enroll in 1,000 clock-hour instructor education program • Senior Instructor: -Hold an esthetician license -1,000 hours of salon experience -Complete 1,000 clock-hour instructor education program -Pass South Dakota Instructor Laws/Rules written test |
• Renew annually • $20 practitioner’s fee |
• Education and work experience must be equal to or greater than SD requirements • Provide proof of high school graduation or GED • $100 fee |
• Senior Instructor: 12 clock-hour pre-approved instructor education (may be waived by attending the Commission’s Instructor Seminar | • South Dakota Cosmetology Commission • Site link: http://dlr.sd.gov/bdcomm/cosmet/ • Phone: (605) 773-6193 • Email: cosmetology@state.sd.us |
| Tennessee » | • At least 16 years old | • 750 hours • Written and Practical exams |
• Hold a valid license • High school diploma or G.E.D. • Written and Practical exams • 300-hour board-approved instructor training course within a six-month period OR complete service as a junior instructor for at least one year • Junior instructor: holds a valid license, and trains under the supervision of a licensed instructor for at least 3 years |
• Every 2 years • Can be renewed up to 60 days before expiration date • $50 fee • $60 fee for instructors |
• Proof of meeting TN’s minimum required training hours and/or proof of a 5-year work history • If licensee is unable to meet these requirements, he or she must submit an application to the board, and may be required to take additional training hours to meet requirements |
• Instructors:16 CEUs | • Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners • Site link: http://www.tn.gov/regboards/cosmo/ • Phone: (800) 480-9285 • Email: Cosmetology.Board@TN.Gov |
| Texas » | • At least 17 years old • High school diploma or G.E.D. |
• 750 hours • Written and Practical exams |
• At least 18 years old • High school diploma or equivalent • Hold an active operator license • Completed 750-hour course of instruction in methods of teaching OR have at least one year of work experience with a commission-approved training program including 500 hours of instruction in cosmetology • Written and Practical exams |
• Every 2 years, by the date of original licensure • $50 Esthetician license fee • $60 Instructor fee |
• No reciprocity with Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Pennsylvania • If licensee is from one of these states, contact TX board for inquiry of required special exams or additional training hours • $100 transfer fee |
• Speciality Operator License: 4 department-approved CEUs • Instructor License: 6 department-approved CEUs |
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation • Site link: http://www.tdlr.texas.gov/cosmet/cosmet.htm • Phone: (800) 803-9202 • Email: CS.Cosmetologists@tdlr.texas.gov |
| Utah » | N/A | • 600 hours OR 800 hours Apprenticeship (at least 5 months) • Practical and Theory exams |
• Hold a Master Esthetician license • Complete a 300-hour teacher training program OR documentation of 1,000 hours of work experience as a licensed esthetician • Pass NIC Instructor exam within one year prior to application for instructor license |
• Every two years, on September 30 in odd-numbered years • Esthetician:$52 • Master Esthetician: $68 • Instructor licenses don’t expire if licensee maintains an active primary license |
• No reciprocity program • License by endorsement offered if licensee meets UT requirements |
Not required | • Utah Division of Occupation and Professional Licensing, Board of Cosmetology • Site link: http://www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/cosmetology_barbering.html • Phone: (801) 530-6628 • Email: doplweb@utah.gov |
| Vermont » | • At least 18 years old • High school diploma or G.E.D. |
• 600 hours OR Apprenticeship (800 to 1,200 hours in 12 to 18 months) • Written and Practical exams • Vermont laws and rules exam |
• Three full-time years of work experience OR sufficient teacher education and experience equivalent to three years of experience (determined by Board) • Hold a valid license • Pass Board-approved instructor’s exam |
• Every 2 years, on November 30 in odd-numbered years • $120 fee |
• Not required for practitioner’s licenses • Licensure by endorsement • Home state requirements must be equivalent to those of VT • Take Vermont’s Laws and Rules exam • $90 fee |
• Not required for practitioner’s licenses • Instructors: 24 CEUs |
• Vermont Secretary of State- Professional Regulation; Barbers and Cosmetologists • Site link: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/professions/barbers-cosmetologists.aspx • Phone: (802) 828-1134 • Email: kara.shangraw@sec.state.vt.us |
| Virginia » | N/A | • 600 hours • Board-approved exam |
• Esthetics instructor certificate: – Hold a current Virginian esthetician license -Pass a course in teaching techniques at the postsecondary educational level OR complete an instructor training course approved by the Board under the supervision of a certified esthetics instructor or master esthetics instructor in an esthetics school -Pass Board-approved an exam in esthetics instruction • Master esthetics instructor certificate: -Hold current Virginia master esthetician license -Pass a course in teaching techniques at the postsecondary educational level OR complete an instructor training course approved by the Board under the supervision of a certified esthetics instructor or master esthetics instructor in an esthetics school -Pass Board-approved exam in esthetics instruction *Master esthetics instructors shall be required to maintain a Virginia master esthetician license |
• Every two years, at the end of the month license was issued • Practitioners’ fee- $105 Instructors’ fee- $150 |
• License by endorsement offered • Requirements for license by endorsement are based on exams previously completed in home state of licensee • $140 transfer fee |
Not required | • Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetology • http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/BarberCosmo/ • Phone: (804) 367-8590 • Email: BarberCosmo@dpor.virginia.gov |
| Washington » | • At least 17 years old | • 750 hours or 800-hour apprenticeship • NIC Exam |
• Hold a current license • Graduate from an approved and licensed school with at least 500 classroom hours • Pass state-approved written and performance exams: NIC Exam for instructors |
• Every 2 years, on the date of license issuance • $55 fee for operators and instructors |
• Must hold a current license from home state • Must have taken practical and written exams to receive license in home state • $50 transfer fee |
Not required | • Washington State Department of Licensing-Cosmetologists • Site Link: http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology/ • Phone: (360) 664-6626 • Email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov |
| West Virginia » | • A least 18 years old • High school diploma or GED • Must be of good moral character |
• 600 hours • Exam |
• 5 years of recent salon experience • High school diploma or GED • Pass (80%) 3-part instructor exam |
• Expires annually, on December 31 • Renewal on January 1 • $35 fee • $50 instructor fee |
• Request board certification be mailed from home state to WV board • Licensed work will be accepted in place of training hours, rewarded at 25 hours per month of licensed work, or 300 hours per year • Work experience may not exceed 50% of required training hours to transfer, and must be acquired in the past 5 years • If applicant hasn’t worked in the last 5 years, he or she must take required exams: -WV Practical Skills exam -National Written exam -State Written and Law exams • $50 transfer fee |
4 CEUs | • West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists • Site link: http://www.wvbbc.com/ • Phone: (304) 558-2924 • Email: Amanda.d.smith@wv.org |
| Wisconsin » | • At least 18 years old • Meet the ability to benefit rule under 20 USC 1091 • High school diploma or GED |
• 1,550 training hours in no less than 10 months OR apprenticeship of at least 3,712 hours of practical training with at least 288 training hours of theoretical instruction • Exam |
• Hold a current license • 2,000 hours of practice • 150 hours of instructor training • State exam |
• March 31 of every odd-numbered year • $82 fee for practitioners and instructors |
• Must have 4,000 hours of licensed experienced • If required hours aren’t met, transferee must take the WI board exams |
• Practitioner: -1 CEU of laws governing the barbering and cosmetology professions and establishments -3 CEUs of Safety, Sanitation, and Infection Control |
• Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services • Site link: http://dsps.wi.gov/Home • Phone: (877) 617-1565 • Email: dsps@wisconsin.gov |
| Wyoming » | • At least 16 years old • At least 10th grade education |
• 600 hours • Exam |
• Hold a current license • Must have practiced in a salon for at least 50 weeks, with no less than 36 hours of practice a week • 1,000-hour instructor course |
• Every 2 years, in the month of licensee’s birthday • $96 fee |
• Training hours from home state bust be equal to or greater than those required in WY • Failure to meet training hour requirements will require esthetician to take written and practical exams • 1 year of work experience can lower required hours to 1,600 • $273 fee |
Not required | • Wyoming Board of Cosmetology • Site link: http://cosmetology.wy.gov/ • Phone: (307) 777-3534 • Email: betty.abernethy@wyo.gov |