Esthetician License Requirements by State

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 two 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
(800) 815-7453
cosmetology@aboc.alabama.gov

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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
(907) 465-2547
license@alaska.gov

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At least 23 years old; 2 years of high school 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
(480) 784-4539
azboard@azboc.gov

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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
(501) 682-2168
 

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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

Hold a valid license, certification through post-secondary education

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
(800) 952-5210
barbercosmo@dca.ca.gov

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At least 16 years old

20 credit hours (600 clock hours); Written and Practical exams

Cosmetology License + 2 Years Experience

Renew by Aug. 31 of odd-numbered years; $140 fee; $220 instructor fee

Renew by March 31 of even-numbered years; $26; $41 instructor fee

Not Required

Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology
(303) 894-7800
dora_barber-cosmetology@state.co.us

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Completion of at least an 8th grade education or its equivalent

1,500 hours

Obtain a license in order to become cosmetology instructors, complete the cosmetology instructor examination ($20)

Every two years, and there is a fee of $100 to renew a license

Equivalent training and testing in their home state, written exam ($100)

10 continuing education credits

Connecticut Board of Cosmetology
(860) 509-7603
dph.hairdresserteam@ct.gov

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At least 16 years old

Training 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

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At least 16 years old; received high school diploma or equivalent

260 hours; Written exam

Attend a cosmetology school that offers a certification program

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
(850) 487-1395
Link for Email

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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
(404) 656-2881
Link to Email

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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
(808) 586-3000
barber_cosm@dcca.hawaii.gov

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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-month teacher’s course of instruction in a school of cosmetology

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
(208) 334-3233
bol@ibol.idaho.gov

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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

Ill Department of Financial & Professional Regulation- Cosmetology
(888) 473-4858
Link to Email

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At least 18 years of age; At least 10th grade education or equivalent

700 hours

18 years old and possess a high school degree, 1,000 credit hours in an approved beauty instructor program and achieved at least a 70 percent passing score on the written and practical licensing exam

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
(317) 234-3031
pla12@pla.in.gov

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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
(515) 281-0254
rosemary.bonanno@idph.iowa.gov

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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

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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-Complete

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
(502) 564-4262
Maxine.Baxter@ky.gov

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At least 16 years old; 10th grade high school education

750 hours

500 hours of instructor curriculum; Exams:-Instructor Qualities-Learning Environment

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

Not Required

Louisiana Board of Cosmetology
(866) 257-7901
steve.young@la.gov

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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 Office of Professional & Occupational Regulation – Barbering & Cosmetology Licensing
(207) 624-8579
barbercosm.lic@maine.gov

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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

None

Not Required

Maryland Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
(410) 230-6320
barber.cos@maryland.gov

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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 and Barbering
(617) 727-9940
cosmetologyandbarberingboard@state.ma.us

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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 & Regulatory Affairs – Cosmetology Department
(517) 241-9288
bcslic@michigan.gov

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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

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
(651) 201-2742
cosmetology@state.mn.us

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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

Renew 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
(601) 359-1820
executivedirector@msbc.state.ms.us

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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 Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners
(866) 762-9432
cosbar@pr.mo.gov

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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 Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
(406) 841-2205
dlibsdcos@mt.gov

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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

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 & Human Services- Cosmetology
(402) 471-2117
vicki.nelson@nebraska.gov

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At least 18 years old; 10th grade education or equivalent

900 hours

Current License, 1,000 credit 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 State Board of Cosmetology
(702) 486-6542
info@nvcosmo.com

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12th grade education or GED equivalent; Must possess a good professional character

600 hours (1200-hour Apprenticeship); Exam

State License, complete 800 hours of instructor training, or complete one year of licensed cosmetology work combined with 500 hours of instructor training. Your third option is to complete eight years of licensed experience with no additional training

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 Board of Barbering, Cosmetology & Esthetics
(603) 271-3608
joseph.shoemaker@oplc.nh.gov

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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
(973) 504-6400
Askconsumeraffairs@dca.lps.state.nj.us

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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
(505) 476-4622
barber.cosmoboard@state.nm.us

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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

2 years of experience, License, complete the NYS Secondary Assessment of Teaching Skills exam

N/A

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
(518) 474-4429
licensing@dos.ny.gov

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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
(919) 733-4117
nccosmo@nccosmeticarts.com

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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
(701) 224-9800
info@ndcosmetology.com

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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
(614) 466-3834
Ohiocos@cos.ohio.gov

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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 & Barbering
(405) 521-2441
mhays@cosmo.ok.gov

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Must be at least 16 years of age and must have an 8th grade education

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 application

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

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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
(717) 783-7130
st-cosmetology@pa.gov

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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
(401) 222-5960
doh.elicense@health.ri.gov

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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
(803) 896-4300
BoardInfo@llr.sc.gov

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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

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
(605) 773-6193
cosmetology@state.sd.us

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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

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

Tennessee Board of Cosmetology & Barber Examiners
(800) 480-9285
cosmetology.board@tn.gov

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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 5

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 & Regulation - Board of Cosmetology
(800) 803-9202
CS.Cosmetologists@tdlr.texas.gov

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At least 17 years old; Of good moral character

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 Occupational & Professional Licensing – Cosmetology & Barbering
(801) 530-6628
doplweb@utah.gov

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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 Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists
(802) 828-1134
ashley.cota@sec.state.vt.us

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N/A

600 hours; Board-approved exam

Esthetics instructor certificate: Hold a current Virginian esthetician license; Pass a course in teaching techniques at the post secondary educational level OR complete an instructor training course approved by the Board under the supervision of a certified instructor

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
(804) 367-8590
BarberCosmo@dpor.virginia.gov

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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
(360) 664-6626
plssunit@dol.wa.gov

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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 per year

West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
(304) 558-2924
adam.l.higginbotham@wv.gov

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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 Cosmetology Examining Board
(877) 617-1565
dsps@wisconsin.gov

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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
(307) 777-3534
betty.abernethy@wyo.gov

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