State Requirements for Cosmetologists
To become a licensed or certified cosmetologist, one thing is clear: you need to receive an education in cosmetology. However, the type of education you need to receive may differ depending on your current state of residence. While most states will require you to attend an approved beauty school, others will allow you to complete an apprenticeship instead. In addition to training requirements, you also need to be aware of state specific guidelines on continuing education units (CEUs), license renewal periods and fees, license reciprocity or transfer, etc.
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Prerequisites
At least 16 years old; 10th grade education
Training
1500 school hours; 3000 apprentice hours within 3 years; Written and Practical Exams
Instructor License
12th grade education; 1 year in practice; 650 hour teacher training course and exams
Renewal
Renewed every 2 odd number years during your birth month; $80
Reciprocity
Request certification to be sent from current state; Contact board for paperwork and exams; $25 fee
CEUs
8 CEUs for renewal; 16 CEUS for instructor renewal
State Board
Alabama Board of Cosmetology
(800) 815-7453
cosmetology@aboc.alabama.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; High school education or equivalent
Training
1650 school hours / 2000 apprentice hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
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
Renewal
Renew by Aug. 31 of odd-numbered years; $160 fee / $240 instructor fee
Reciprocity
Hold a current license in a state with equivalent requirements; 1 year of full-time employment + 1500 school hours, OR 2 years of full-time employment
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Alaska Board of Barbers & Hairdressers
(907) 465-2547
license@alaska.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 23 years old; 2 years of high school education or equivalent
Training
1450 school hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
1 year of licensure + 650 hours of training
Renewal
Renew every two years 60 days prior to renewal date; $60 Fee
Reciprocity
At least 1 year of practice in current state of licensure within the five years prior to application
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Arizona State Board of Cosmetology
(480) 784-4539
azboard@azboc.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 16 years old; 10th grade education or equivalent
Training
1500 school hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
600 hours in cosmetology teaching courses + exam + current license
Renewal
Renew every 2 years by the practitioner’s birthday; $80 Fee
Reciprocity
Hold a valid cosmetology license; Have certification of licensure and training; Pass a state law exam
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology
(501) 682-2168
Cosmo@arkansas.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; 10th grade education or equivalent
Training
1600 school hours / 3200 apprentice hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
Valid License, certification through post-secondary education; $50
Renewal
Renew every 2 years, in odd-numbered years, by the original licensing date; $50 fee
Reciprocity
Must hold a cosmetology license in good standing in home state; Must be licensed 3 out of the last 5 years
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
(800) 952-5210
barbercosmo@dca.ca.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 16 years old
Training
1500 school hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license +2 years of experience
Renewal
Renew every 2 years, in odd- or even-numbers years, by April 30; $32 fee / $47 reinstate fee
Reciprocity
Submit an application for licensure by endorsement; Hold a valid license from home state with equivalent requirements
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology
(303) 894-7427
Barber-Cosmetology@dora.state.co.us
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Prerequisites
At last 9th grade education or equivalent
Training
1500 school hours; Written exam
Instructor License
Valid License: cosmetology instructor examination; $20
Renewal
Renew every 2 years by the last day of your birth month; $100 fee
Reciprocity
Hold a valid license from a state with equivalent requirements; Pass a written exam
CEUs
10 CEUs for renewal
State Board
Connecticut Department of Public Health – Board for Barbers, Hairdressers & Cosmeticians
(860) 509-7603
dph.hairdresserteam@ct.gov
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Prerequisites
10th grade education or equivalent
Training
1500 school hours / 3000 apprentice hours; Theory and practical exams
Instructor License
500 training hours + cosmetology license, OR 250 training hours + 2 years of experience
Renewal
Renew by Oct. 31 of even-numbered years
Reciprocity
Method 1: Must be licensed in a state with equal requirements; Method 2: Submit a notarized statement from an employer certifying that you have been working for at least 5 years
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
(302) 744-4500
customerservice.dpr@state.de.us
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Prerequisites
At least 16 years old; High school diploma
Training
1200 school hours; Exams
Instructor License
Attend a cosmetology school that offers a certification program
Renewal
Renew by October 31; Group 1 licenses: odd-numbered years, $40 fee / Group 2 licenses: even-numbered years; no fee
Reciprocity
Hold an active license in another state with equal requirements; Otherwise, must complete additional training hours to qualify for endorsement
CEUs
10 board-approved CEUs for renewal
State Board
Florida Division of Professions, Board of Cosmetology
(850) 487-1395
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/contactus/
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old
Training
1500 school hours / 3000 apprentice hours in 18 months; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 750 training hours + exams
Renewal
Renew biennially by March 31 of even-numbered years; $50 Fee
Reciprocity
Must be licensed in a state or country that has similar requirements and grants reciprocity to Georgia licensees
CEUs
5 CEUS every 2 years for renewal
State Board
Georgia State Board of Cosmetology
(478) 207-2440
http://sos.ga.gov/cgi-bin/email.asp
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Prerequisites
At least 16 years old; High school education or equivalent
Training
1800 school hours / 3600 apprentice hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 600 teacher training hours
Renewal
Renew by December 31 every odd-numbered year; $100 fee
Reciprocity
Completed similar or equivalent education requirements; May be required to take written and practical exams
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Hawaii Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
(808) 586-3000
barber_cosm@dcca.hawaii.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 16.5 years old; 10th grade education or equivalent
Training
1600 school hours / 4000 apprentice hours; Exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 2 years experience + 1000 student teaching hours, or cosmetology license + 2-5 years experience + 500 student teaching hours
Renewal
Must be licensed 3 of the last 5 years to qualify for endorsement; Hold an active license in a state with similar requirements, or complete additional hours to meet minimum
Reciprocity
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
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses, Board of Cosmetology
(208) 334-3233
bol@ibol.idaho.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 16 years old; High school diploma or equivalent
Training
1500 school hours; Exam
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 1000 training hours or 2 years of experience + 500 training hours
Renewal
Renew by Sept. 30 of each odd-numbered year; $25 fee per year
Reciprocity
Submit an application for licensure by endorsement; Provide certification of licensure from current state board
CEUs
Cosmetologists: 14 CEUs every 2 years; Instructors: 24 CEUs every 2 years
State Board
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation – Cosmetology
(800) 560-6420
http://www.idfpr.com/profs/Email/prfGrp01.asp
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Prerequisites
At least 18 years old; 10th grade education or equivalent
Training
1500 school hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 1000 training hours
Renewal
Renew every 4 years by August 1; $40 fee
Reciprocity
Must be licensed in a state that requires 1500 training hours; At least 70% passing on written and practical exams
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency – State Board of Cosmetology & Barber Examiners
(317) 234-3031
pla12@pla.in.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 16 years old; 10th grade education or equivalent
Training
2100 school hours; Exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 1000 teacher training hours or 2 years of experience in last 6 years
Renewal
Renew by December 31 of even-numbered years; $60 fee
Reciprocity
Transfer through endorsement; Must be licensed in a state with similar or equivalent requirements for 12 of the last 24 months
CEUs
6 CEUS every 2 years
State Board
Iowa Board of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
(515) 281-4416
rosemary.bonanno@idph.iowa.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; High school diploma or equivalent
Training
1500 school hours; Exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 300 training hours + 450 teaching hours
Renewal
Renew every 2 years in the month of original licensure; $60 fee
Reciprocity
Must be licensed in a state with similar or equivalent requirements; Must pass an open book exam
CEUs
Not required
State Board
Kansas Board of Cosmetology
(785) 296-3155
kboc@kboc.ks.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; 12th grade education
Training
1500 school hours; written & practical
Instructor License
Cosmetology license for 1 year + 750 training hours + instructor exams
Renewal
Renew every year between July 1-31; $50 fee
Reciprocity
Must have a certification of license from state board that issued the license; May be required to take exams
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
(502) 564-4262
Maxine.Baxter@ky.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 16 years old; 10th grade education
Training
1500 school hours; State board exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license +500 training hours
Renewal
Renew every year by licensee’s birthday; $25 fee
Reciprocity
Applicants in WI, VT, TX, TN, NY, NY, MN, MI, MA, MD, KS, HI, FL, CT and CO must take exams (NIC, state theory, practical)
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Louisiana Board of Cosmetology
(225) 756-3404
steve.young@la.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; 10th grade education
Training
1500 school hours / 2500 apprentice hours; Exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + work experience + 1000 training hours
Renewal
Renew every year in October; $20 fee
Reciprocity
Hold a valid license in another state with similar requirements; If requirements differ, must pass state exams
CEUs
Instructors: 14 CEUs per year
State Board
Maine Office of Professional & Occupational Regulation – Barbering & Cosmetology Licensing
(207) 624-8579
barbercosm.lic@maine.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; 9th grade education
Training
1500 school hours or 24-month apprenticeship; Exams
Instructor License
2 years of experience + senior cosmetologist exam + cosmetologist exam
Renewal
Renew every 2 years; $25 fee
Reciprocity
Hold a valid license in another state with similar requirements; Provide certification that license is current and in good standing
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Maryland Board of Cosmetologists
(410) 230-6320
cos@dllr.state.md.us
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; 10th grade education
Training
1000 school hours; Exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 2 years as junior instructor
Renewal
Renew every 2 years by licensee’s birthday; $68 fee
Reciprocity
Must pass the state’s written and practical board exams
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Board of Registration of Cosmetologists
(617) 727-9940
kim.m.scully@state.ma.us
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; 9th grade education
Training
1500 school hours / 2-year apprenticeship; Exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 500 training hours
Renewal
Renew every 2 years by the end of August; $48 fee
Reciprocity
Hold a valid license in another state with similar or greater requirements
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs – Cosmetology Department
(517) 241-8720
bcslic@michigan.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; High school diploma or GED
Training
1550 school hours; Exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 2700 work hours + exams
Renewal
Renew every 3 years; $81 fees
Reciprocity
Verification of current licensure, high school diploma, completion of exams and an application for reciprocity
CEUs
Cosmetologists: 8 CEUs every 3 years; Instructors: 45 CEUs every 3 years
State Board
Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners
(651) 201-2742
bceboard@state.mn.us
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; Must be able to read, write and speak English; High school education or equivalent
Training
1500 school hours (9 months); Exams
Instructor License
Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must possess a current Mississippi practitioner’s license. Must have completed 6 semester hours in college courses approved by the Board. Must have successfully completed a course of training for which application for licensure is being made + 1000 hours in training
Renewal
Renew every 2 years; $50 fee
Reciprocity
Submit an application and an affidavit/ certification of training that meets Mississippi’s reciprocity requirements; Appear for an application eligibility interview
CEUs
Instructors: 24 CEUs every 2 years; Master cosmetologists: 16 CEUs every 2 years
State Board
Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology
(601) 359-1820
lmontgomery@msbc.state.ms.us
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; 10th grade education or equivalent
Training
1500 school hours / 3000 apprentice hours; Theory and practical exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 600 training hours
Renewal
Renew by September 30 of odd-numbered years; $30 fee
Reciprocity
Hold a current license in a state with substantially similar or superior requirements; Practiced cosmetology for 2 consecutive years in another state
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners
(573) 751-1052
cosbar@pr.mo.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 18 years old; High school education or GED
Training
1500 school/ course hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 650-hour teacher training course + 1 year of work experience
Renewal
Renew biennially by March 1; $80 fee
Reciprocity
Hold a license in a state with comparable training and testing requirements; may be required to take additional training hours plus national exams
CEUs
Cosmetologists: 30 CEUs every 2 years; Instructors: 60 CEUs every 2 years
State Board
Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
(406) 841-2202
dlibsdcos@mt.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; High school education or equivalent; Basic first aid class
Training
1800 school hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 600 training hours
Renewal
Renew biennially by Dec. 31 of even-numbered years; $118 fee
Reciprocity
Hold a current license in another jurisdiction issued on the basis of a written and practical examination; Complete a cosmetology course consisting of at least 2100 hours
CEUs
8 CEU hours biennially
State Board
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services – Cosmetology
(402) 471-2117
Kris.Chiles@nebraska.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 18 years old; 10th grade education or equivalent
Training
1600 school hours; Exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 500 training hours with a provisional instructor license OR 700 hours without
Renewal
Renew by June 30, in every odd-numbered year; $70 fee
Reciprocity
Must have a current license (in good standing) in another state; Must have passed a NIC written exam in state of licensure, or take the exam in Nevada
CEUs
Cosmetologists: 4 CE hours in Infection Control every 2 years; Instructors: 30 CEUs every 2 years
State Board
Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
(702) 486-6542
cosmo@nvcosmobd.nv.gov
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Prerequisites
High school education or equivalent; Good professional character
Training
1500 school hours / 3000 apprentice hours within 18 months; Exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 8 years of experience or 500 training hours + 1 year of experience or 800 training hours
Renewal
Renew every 2 years by the last day of the licensee’s birthday month; $40 fee
Reciprocity
Must have completed 1500 training hours in home state; Pass a hands-on practical exam and a national written exam in English
CEUs
Instructors: 28 CEUs every 2 years
State Board
New Hampshire Board of Barbering, Cosmetology & Esthetics
(603) 271-3608
kira.hageman@nh.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; High school diploma or equivalent
Training
1200 school hours; Exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 6 months of employment + 500 school hours + 30-hour teaching methods course
Renewal
Renew by Sept. 30 of even-numbered years; $60 fee
Reciprocity
Hold a current license in another state with satisfactory requirements; Otherwise, must submit an “out-of-state” application and required documentation, and pass exams
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hair styling
(973) 504-6400
Askconsumeraffairs@dca.com
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; 10th grade education
Training
1600 school hours; Written, practice and board jurisprudence exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 1000 training hours
Renewal
Renew every 2 years in licensee’s birthday month; $50 fee
Reciprocity
Provide verification of licensure in another state with similar or superior requirements; May substitute 150 credit hours for each 6 full months of licensed experience
CEUs
Instructors: 12 CEUs per year
State Board
New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
(505) 476-4622
barberscosmetologists@state.nm.us
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old
Training
1000 school hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 2 years of experience + Secondary Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATS-W) exam
Renewal
Renew every 4 years; $40 fee
Reciprocity
Must be currently licensed from a state on NY’s reciprocity list; In some instances, must have 1+ years of licensure in order to qualify
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services – Cosmetology
(518) 474-4429
licensing@dos.ny.gov
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Prerequisites
N/A
Training
1500 school hours; Board exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 800-hour training program or proof of 5 years full-time work in a cosmetic art shop
Renewal
Renew every 3 years by Oct. 1; $23 fee
Reciprocity
Hold a current license in good standing, meaning no disciplinary actions; Licensed in a state that offers reciprocity to North Carolina
CEUs
Cosmetologists: 24 CE hours every 3 years; Instructors: 8 CEUs every year
State Board
North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners
(919) 733-4117
nccosmo@nccosmeticarts.com
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Prerequisites
High school diploma
Training
1500 school hours; Written, practical and state law exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 1 year of experience + 160 training hours
Renewal
Renew every year by Dec. 31; $15 fee
Reciprocity
Provide a letter of certification from current state board and a copy of the state’s licensing requirements; Must take the North Dakota Laws, Rules & Regulations exam
CEUs
Instructors: 8 board-approved CEUs every year
State Board
North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology
(701) 224-9800
cosmo@midconetwork.com
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Prerequisites
At least 16 years old; 10th grade education
Training
1500 school hours; Exams
Instructor License
Managing cosmetology license + 1000 training hours or 1 year of salon experience
Renewal
Renew by Jan. 31 of every odd-numbered year; $45 fee
Reciprocity
Does not offer reciprocity; Must take and pass Ohio’s practical, theoretical and manager exams
CEUs
8 board-approved CEUS every 2 years
State Board
Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
(614) 466-3834
sue.gatwood@cos.state.oh.us
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Prerequisites
At least 16 years old; 8th grade education
Training
1500 school hours or 3000 apprentice hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + exams + 1000 training hours or 500 hours + 2 years of recent licensed work experience
Renewal
Renew annually, on the last day of the licensee’s birthday month; $25 fee
Reciprocity
Hold a current license in a state with equal or higher requirements; At least 3 years of recent, licensed work experience; May be required to take exams
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology & Barbering
(405) 521-2441
mhays@cosmo.ok.gov
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Prerequisites
N/A
Training
1800 school hours; 150 hours of safety/ infection control + 100 hours of career development; Written and state law exams
Instructor License
2 years of training + 1 year of work experience as a certified practitioner following licensure + teacher registration (issued by the Department of Education)
Renewal
Renew every 2 years by the last day of the month of issuance; $40 fee
Reciprocity
Submit an affidavit of licensure and a qualifying application; Pass the written exam, which includes the Oregon Laws & Rules exam
CEUs
Instructors: 30 CE hours for renewal of teacher registration
State Board
Oregon Health Licensing Agency – Board of Cosmetology
(503) 378-8667
hlo.info@state.or.us
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Prerequisites
At least 16 years old; 10th grade education or equivalent
Training
1250 school hours or 2000 approved apprentice hours in 8 months; Theory and practical exams
Instructor License
12th grade education + cosmetology license + 500 training hours + exams
Renewal
Renew every 2 years, in even/odd-numbered years, by Jan. 31; $67 fee
Reciprocity
Hold a current license; Have 2 years of working experience from the original licensure dates
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology
(717) 783-7130
st-cosmetology@pa.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 18 years old; of good moral character; U.S. citizen / legal entry; High school education or equivalent
Training
1200 school hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license for at least 3 years + 300 hours of teacher training + exams
Renewal
Renew every 2 years by Sept. 30, on an odd-even year basis; $67 fee
Reciprocity
Hold a license in another state with equivalent educational requirements (work experience may be considered); Pass licensing exams
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
State of Rhode Island Department of Health – Board of Barbering & Hairdressing
(401) 222-2828
maureen.slowik@health.ri.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 16 years old; 10th grade education or equivalent
Training
1500 school hours + written and practical exams
Instructor License
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
Renewal
Renew every 2 years by March 10; $52 fee
Reciprocity
Hold a current license, which is in good standing, in another state; Must have passed a nationally recognized exam
CEUs
Cosmetologists: 4 CEUs biennially; Instructors: 12 CEUs biennially
State Board
South Carolina Board of Cosmetology
(803) 896-4588
BoardInfo@llr.sc.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 18 years old; High school diploma or GED
Training
1500 school hours; NIC written, NIC practical and state law exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 1000 hours of salon experience + 1012 clock-hour instructor education program
Renewal
Renew on or before the licensee’s birth date every year; $25 fee
Reciprocity
Hold a current license from a state with equal or greater requirements; Work experience may be considered (2 work hrs = 1 school hr); Pass SD laws and rules exam
CEUs
Instructors: 12 CE hours of a commission-approved course per year
State Board
South Dakota Cosmetology Commission
(605) 773-6193
cosmetology@state.sd.us
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Prerequisites
At least 16 years old; 10th grade education
Training
1500 school hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
High school diploma or GED + cosmetology license + 300 hours of instructor training in 6 months or 1 year of junior instruction
Renewal
Renew every 2 years before license expiration date; $60 fee
Reciprocity
Provide proof of a current license from another state with equal requirements; May substitute with proof of 5 years of work experience
CEUs
Instructors: 16 CEUs every 2 years
State Board
Tennessee Board of Cosmetology & Barber Examiners
(615) 741-2515
Cosmetology.Board@TN.Gov
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; High school diploma or equivalent
Training
1500 school hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
Operator license + 750 hours of instructor training or 1 year of work experience + 500 hours of instructor training
Renewal
Renew every 2 years by date of original licensure; $53 fee
Reciprocity
Licensed in a state with substantially equivalent requirements; In some cases, work experience may be credited
CEUs
4 CEU hours through department-approved courses
State Board
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation – Board of Cosmetology
(800) 803-9202
CS.Cosmetologists@tdlr.texas.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old; Of good moral character
Training
1600 school hours / 2500 apprentice hours; Exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 1000-hour instructor training program OR 3000 hours of experience
Renewal
Renew by September 30th of odd-numbered years; $52 fee
Reciprocity
Submit verification of current license; Must meet educational or experience requirements and exam requirements
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing – Cosmetology & Barbering
(801) 530-6628
doplweb@utah.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 18 years old; High school diploma or GED
Training
1500 school hours / 24-month apprenticeship; Theory, practical and state law exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 3 years of full-time experience + exams
Renewal
Renew by November 30th of odd-numbered years; $130 fee
Reciprocity
Hold a license in a state whose requirements are equal or superior to Vermont’s; Pass a state law exam
CEUs
Instructors: 24 CEUs every 2 years
State Board
Vermont Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists
(802) 828-1134
kshangraw@sec.state.vt.us
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Prerequisites
N/A
Training
1500 school hours / 3000 apprentice hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + post-secondary course in teaching techniques or board-approved instructor training course or cosmetology instruction exam
Renewal
Renew every 2 years by date of original licensure; $40 fee
Reciprocity
Have a current license in a state with substantially similar training requirements; Submit application for endorsement and proof of licensure
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetology
(804) 367-8590
BarberCosmo@dpor.virginia.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 17 years old
Training
1600 school hours / 2000 apprentice hours; Written and performance exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 500 classroom hours + exams
Renewal
Renew every 2 years; $55 fee
Reciprocity
Have a current license in good standing in another state; If licensed in another country, must pass state exams
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Washington State Department of Licensing-Cosmetologists
(360) 664-6626
plssunit@dol.wa.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 18 years old; High school education; Of good moral character
Training
1800 school hours; Written and practical exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 5 years of recent salon experience + interview + exam
Renewal
Renew annually; $35 fee
Reciprocity
If licensed in a NIC state, must pass state law exam; If licensed in a non-NIC state, submit an application for review
CEUs
4 CEUs per year
State Board
West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
(304) 558-2924
adam.l.higginbotham@wv.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 18 years old; High school diploma or equivalent
Training
1550 school hours in no less than 10 months / 3712 apprentice hours + 288 hours of theory instruction; Exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 2000 hours of practice + 150 training hours
Renewal
Renew in March of odd-numbered years; $82 fee
Reciprocity
Currently licensed in another state; Completed at least 2,000 hours of licensed practice
CEUs
4 board-approved CEUs every 2 years
State Board
Wisconsin Cosmetology Examining Board
(608) 266-2112
dsps@wisconsin.gov
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Prerequisites
At least 16 years old; 10th grade education
Training
1500 school hours; Theory and practical exams
Instructor License
Cosmetology license + 500 hours of instructor training
Renewal
First renewal occurs after one year of acquisition; then, renew every 2 years in the licensee’s birthday month; $96 fee
Reciprocity
Currently licensed in a state with equal requirements; Must have graduated from a state-recognized school and taken board-administered exams
CEUs
Not Required
State Board
Wyoming Board of Cosmetology
(307) 777-3534
brenda.mathre@wyo.gov
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