Cosmetologist license requirements by state

Original License $50

Cosmetologist 1,500 school clock hours/3,000 apprentice clock hours School hours and apprentice hours MAY NOT BE COMBINED.

Test Candidates will have 2 years to complete both the Written and Practical exams from the date they completed their program.

Personal licenses for any practice except Class 2 barbering as regulated by the board shall expire on the last day of the birth month of the licensee in odd-numbered years.

a graduate of a cosmetology course consisting of at least one thousand five hundred hours of training in a school licensed by the board. a graduate of a cosmetology school in another state or country that had at the time of the person's graduation substantially the same requirements as this state completed a United States department of labor-approved or a department of economic security-approved apprenticeship program in cosmetology

Passes the examination for a cosmetologist license.

Except as provided in section 32-4301, a barber, a cosmetologist, an aesthetician, a nail technician or a hairstylist shall renew the person's license on or before the person's birthday once every two years.

A total of one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours shall: (A) Be required in the cosmetology program;

successfully complete and pass a written examination approved by the department and complete and pass a practical examination developed and approved by the department

(b) Cosmetologists: (3) Initial license fee 50

Cosmetologist = 1000 hours

You need to pass the written examination and be issued a license to perform barbering and cosmetology services for a fee.

Board licenses renew on a two-year cycle based on the previous expiration date.

The director shall issue a license to applicants who successfully pass the examination and who qualify upon the payment of the required fee.

Successful completion of a course of not less than 1,500 hours of study Successful completion of a Connecticut Department of Labor apprenticeship program.

Successful completion of the Prometric Licensing Examination Scores must be submitted directly to this Department.

All hairdresser and cosmetician licenses, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, shall be renewed once every two years and shall expire in accordance with the provisions of section 19a-88.

Cosmetologist and Master Barber – 1500 classroom OR 3000 apprenticeship hours

You will be required to successfully pass the NIC Cosmetology Theory Exam and the Cosmetology Practical Exam.

Cosmetologist licenses expire on October 31 of each even year(e.g., 2020, 2022).

Initial License Fee: $110

Barbers and Cosmetologists – 1500 hours

The written exam is administered by ProV. After passing the theory/written exam, applicants are notified by the Exam Coordinator with instructions for scheduling the practical exam.

All cosmetology and specialty licenses expire on April 15th of even-numbered years, regardless of when they were issued.

Has received a minimum of 1,200 hours of training the school or program may certify that a person is qualified to take the required examination after the completion of a minimum of 1,000 actual school hours. If the person then passes the examination, he or she has satisfied this requirement; but if the person fails the examination, he or she may not be qualified to take the examination again until the completion of the full requirements provided by this section.

Upon an applicant receiving a passing grade, as established by board rule, on the examination and paying the initial licensing fee, the department shall issue a license to practice cosmetology.

a complete course of a minimum of nine (9) months and totaling fifteen hundred (1,500) hours of training (250 theory + 1250 service application hours)

Passed Practical Exam Passed Written Exam

Master Cosmetologists – March 31 of even numbered years.

Cosmetologist Hairdressing, esthetics, nail technology 1800 beauty school training hours or 3600 apprenticeship hours

A passing score on a Board approved examination is required to obtain a Hawaii Barber, Beauty Operator, or Beauty Instructor license. If you obtained a passing score on either the NIC or PSI Services LLC examination in another jurisdiction, you may qualify for an examination waiver.

All beauty operator licenses expire on December 31 of each odd-numbered year.

Original License Barber; Barber Stylist; Cosmetologist; Electrologist; Esthetician; Nail Technician $60

As a cosmetologist, must have: (i) Completed and graduated from a course of instruction of at least one thousand six hundred (1,600) hours in a cosmetology school approved by the board; or (ii) Completed at least three thousand two hundred (3,200) hours as an apprentice in an apprenticeship that covered all aspects of the practice of cosmetology

Approved Examination. The National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology’s written and practical examinations.

All licenses, registrations, or certificates issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to biennial renewal and shall expire unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board regarding applications for renewal and fees.

Complete 1500 clock hours of instruction of a cosmetology curriculum from a licensed cosmetology school that is approved by the Department.

Take and pass the cosmetology examination as administered by the Division or its designated testing service.

All Cosmetologist licenses expire on September 30 of each odd-numbered year, regardless of issuance date.

Cosmetologist 1500 Hours Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program: If you completed a Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program, please provide your apprentice number and upload a copy of your certificate of completion.

You must pass the written examination through PSI

Graduation from a board-approved or nationally-accredited barbering and cosmetology school/program verifying completion of a minimum of 1,550 hours; If the applicant graduated from an apprenticeship program, the applicant must request that the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship submit a certificate of completion

Passing score of 75% or higher on the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. (NIC) or national theory cosmetology exam.

The biennial license renewal period for a license to practice cosmetology arts and sciences shall begin on April 1 of one year and end on March 31 two years later.

Practitioner License....................................................................................................$60.00

have practiced as an apprentice in a licensed school for not less than 1,500 clock hours

An average of at least 75 percent on the practical examination sections; and (2) at least 75 percent on the written examination.

Each cosmetologist license, esthetician license, electrologist license, and manicurist license shall expire two years from the last day of the month in which the license was issued.

Individual License - Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Nail Technician, and Shampoo Stylist $50.00

Cosmetologist 1500 Hours

Successfully complete a written and practical examination

All licenses must be renewed beginning July 1 through July 31 during the renewal cycle. As a reminder of the most recent law change, beginning July 2026, license renewals will occur biennially (every even-numbered year).

For each initial certificate of registration and each annual renewal of such certificate: (a) Cosmetologist, esthetician, manicurist, teacher/instructor, or manager $35.00

A course of practical training and technical instruction extending over a period of not less than nine consecutive months and including not less than fifteen hundred hours for the basic course of cosmetology

The examinations shall include practical demonstrations and written and oral tests

Every registered cosmetologist, esthetician, manicurist, or teacher who continues to actively practice his licensed profession shall renew his certificate of registration on or before such individual's date of birth

Has satisfactorily completed a course of instruction in cosmetology of 1,500 hours in not less than 9 months in a school licensed by the director or has experience in the practice of cosmetology as a trainee of 2,500 hours distributed over a period of at least 18 months

Has passed an approved examination.

Annually October 31st.

Cosmetologist — $28

at least 1,500 hours of training in a cosmetology school that is approved by the State Board of Education (MSDE)or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) in consultation with the Board; or 24 months as a registered apprentice in a licensed beauty salon.

To be licensed you must pass both the theory and practical examinations. Please note that testing scores must be passed successfully within two years of each other to be considered valid by the Board.

License Period: Two-year period from the date of issuance.

Cosmetologist Complete a 1,000-hour course in a licensed school

pass a written theory exam. The board uses PSI to administer exams. You will need exam approval from the Board before you can schedule your exam.

Cosmetologist,$68 ,Birthday,Every 2 years

Has completed either not less than a 1,500-hour course of study in a licensed school of cosmetology or has served as an apprentice for not less than 2 years in a licensed cosmetology establishment in which hair care services, skin care services, and manicuring services are offered.

Take and pass the practical and theory exam. Passing scores on both the practical and theory exam must be obtained within 1 year of each other.

Renewal Cycle: 2 years

$155 for each initial license

1,550 hours for a cosmetologist

original passing test results no more than one year old of the following board-approved tests for the license sought: (1) general theory test; (2) written practical test; and (3) test on Minnesota laws and rules;

Individual licenses expire on the last day of the individual’s birth month in the third year.

Cosmetology: Course length – 1500 hours

This form must be completed and accompanied by the following attachments before an applicant may sit for the written/theory exam:

no less than three thousand hours for cosmetologists no less than one thousand five hundred hours training or the credit hours determined by the formula in Subpart A of Part 668 of Section 668.8 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended, for the classification of cosmetologist, with the exception of public vocational technical schools in which a student shall complete no less than one thousand two hundred twenty hours training.

They shall have passed an examination to the satisfaction of the board.

All licenses expire September 30, of each odd year.

Completed a 1500-hour cosmetology course from a licensed school

Passed the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) Cosmetology theory and practical exams with at least a 75%

Biennial Renewal for Individual Licenses Regular renewal dates: (Individuals): Jan 2nd - March 1st

For licensure as a cosmetologist, the program of studies shall consist of a minimum of one thousand eight hundred hours

successful completion of an examination in the appropriate practices approved by the board and administered by the department; (4) Possesses sufficient ability to read the English language to permit the applicant to practice in a safe manner, as evidenced by successful completion of the written examination

Cosmetologist 12/31 of even years Eight hours

Barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, manicurist, or master barber personal license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $55

(1) A minimum of 1,200 hours of training in a school of cosmetology approved by the board; or (2) A minimum of 3,000 hours distributed over a period of at least 18 months under a licensed cosmetologist who has engaged in the practice of cosmetology within the state for at least 2 years;

(d) Pass an examination;

Cosmetology course curriculum - 1600 -course hours or equivalent credit

B. Examinations for all licenses except instructor licenses are scored in three individual segments, each requiring a minimum segment scaled score of seventy five. The segments are: (1) national practical; (2) national theory written; and (3) state law written.

The original issuance of licenses to practice shall be for a period of 2 years or less from the date of issuance. The expiration date is the last day of your birth month.

Complete a 1,000 hour approved course of study

pass both the New York State written and practical examinations.

Licenses are eligible for renewal 90 days before the expiration date printed on the license.

(1) Successful completion of at least 1,500 hours of a cosmetology curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school, or at least 1,200 hours of a cosmetology curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school and completion of an apprenticeship for a period of at least six months under the direct supervision of a cosmetologist, as certified by sworn affidavit of three licensed cosmetologists or by other evidence satisfactory to the Board.

(2) Passage of an examination conducted by the Board.

Cosmetologist licenses shall be renewed on or before October 1 every three years beginning October 1, 1998.

Requires training and instruction to be a minimum of: (1) One thousand five hundred hours in cosmetology;

The examination of applicants for license to practice under this chapter must be conducted under rules adopted by the board and must include practical and theoretical examinations on the practices for which a license is desired and related studies or subjects as the board may determine necessary for the proper and efficient performance of a practice.

Every license must be renewed on or before December thirty-first in each year.

(7) In the case of an applicant for an initial cosmetologist license, has successfully completed at least one thousand five hundred hours of board-approved cosmetology training in a school, except that only one thousand hours of board-approved cosmetology training in a school is required of an individual licensed as a barber under Chapter 4709. of the Revised Code;

(5) Passes an examination conducted under division (A) of section 4713.24 of the Revised Code for the branch of cosmetology the applicant seeks to practice;

A license or registration issued by the state cosmetology and barber board pursuant to this chapter is valid until the last day of January of the odd-numbered year following its original issuance or renewal, unless the license is revoked or suspended prior to that date.

Cosmetology license (biennial) - $80.00

Pass a written and practical exam with a minimum of 75%

All practitioner licenses issued under the provisions of the Cosmetology and Barbering Act shall be issued for a period of two (2) year. The expiration date of the license shall be the last day of the applicant’s birthday month.

Hair Design: 1,110 hours, 455 practical operations Oregon Laws and Rules: 20 hours Career Development: 20 hours Training may also be obtained through a competency-based school

The Oregon school will also send HLO the applicants passing score of a board-approved practical examination. Practical examination scores are valid for five years from the date the practical examination was completed and passed. Once HLO has received the documents above, applicants will come to HLO to sit for the written examinations. When applicants come in they will need to fill out and sign a Cosmetology Practitioner Certification Application (found under the Forms section below). Step 3: Take Written Examinations To obtain Oregon certification, all applicants must complete and pass a Board-approved written examination, within two years of the date of the application, for each field of practice in which the applicant seeks to obtain licensure. Written examinations are taken at the Health Licensing Office. In addition, all applicants must pass a Board-approved Oregon Laws and Rules written examination within two years of the date of application. The Oregon Laws and Rules written examination is taken at the Health Licensing Office.

Application for certification renewal should be made in advance of the certification inactive date, which is the last day of the month two years from the date of issuance.

(i) Completed a minimum of 1,250 hours of instruction in cosmetology, within a period of not less than 8 consecutive months, as a day-time student in a licensed school of cosmetology. (ii) Completed a minimum of 1,250 hours of instruction in cosmetology, within a period of not less than 15 consecutive months, as a night-time student in a licensed school of cosmetology. (iii) Completed 2,000 hours of training in a Board approved cosmetology apprentice program.

An applicant must pass the state theory and procedural examinations as required by the State Board of Cosmetology.

Biennial renewal of license

a. Has completed a course of instruction in hairdressing/cosmetic therapy consisting of not less than one thousand (1,000) hours of continuous study and practice in an approved school. (1) Students participating in a hairdressing/cosmetic therapy course of instruction in an approved school prior to June 22, 2017 must complete one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of continuous study and practice.

Have satisfactorily passed a written and practical examination as outlined in § 4.5.2 of this Part to determine the fitness of the applicant to receive a license;

The license unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on the thirtieth (30 th ) day of September of every other year following the date of issuance of original license, which will be determined on an odd-even year basis.

Have completed one of the following: • 1,500 hours in a SC Board approved cosmetology school, or • Actively licensed in another state, less than two (2) years, • Actively licensed as a S.C. Master Hair Care Specialist (MHCS) with the following work and education experience: i. Five (5) years work experience as MHCS, ii. Four (4) years work experience and 100 hours of Board approved cosmetology school training, iii. Three (3) years work experience and 200 hours of Board approved cosmetology school training, iv. Work experience less than three (3) years and 350 hours of Board approved cosmetology school training

Successfully pass the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) theory and practical examination

License renewal for cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians and instructors are every odd year ending on March 10th at 11:59 pm.

Complete 1,500 hours of cosmetology education, as shown by transcript from a South Dakota school.

Pass all required examinations: NIC national written theory and South Dakota Laws and Rules.

Cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician and instructor licenses are due for renewal on or before the licensee's birth date.

a Cosmetology Operator course consisting of 1,000 hours of instruction at a licensed school.

You must pass both a written exam and practical exam to obtain a Cosmetology Operator license.

Cosmetology Operator licenses are valid for two years from the date of issue.

Cosmetology license 1,250 school hours or 1,250 apprenticeship hours

Applicants must pass the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) theory and practical examinations for their classification with a passing score of at least 70%, as determined by the examination provider. The examination must be passed within three years before the date of application , or within another reasonable timeframe approved by the Division after its review of applicable extenuating circumstances. Examination requirements apply to these classifications: barber; cosmetologist; electrologist; basic esthetician; master esthetician; hair designer; nail technician; eyelash and eyebrow technician; and instructor. Any substantially equivalent theory, practical, or instructor examination approved by the licensing authority of any jurisdiction is also acceptable.

Licenses expire on September 30 of odd years.

(ii) a cosmetologist, provided mandated formal training shall be 1,000 hours; (iii) an esthetician, provided mandated formal training shall be 500 hours; and (iv) a nail technician, provided mandated formal training shall be 200 hours; and (E)(i) establish criteria for apprenticeships that would enable a person seeking licensure under this chapter to train under an appropriately qualified Vermont licensee in order to attain licensure without mandated formal training; and (ii) limit the duration of a required apprenticeship to not more than 150 percent of the duration of the corresponding formal training.

§ 283. Examination (a) An applicant who is otherwise eligible for licensure and has paid the required fees shall be examined. (b)(1) The examination for a license shall include examinations approved by the Director by rule in the area of practices for which a license is applied and other related studies or subjects as the Director may determine necessary. (2) The examination shall not be confined to any specific system or method and shall be consistent with a prescribed curriculum as provided by this chapter. (c) The Director may limit by rule the number of times a person may take an examination. (Added 1997, No. 40, § 16; amended 2017, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 2019; 2023, No. 158 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. June 6, 2024.) § 284. Issuance of license (a) The Director shall issue a license to an applicant who has passed the examination as determined by the Director, has paid the required fee, and has completed all the requirements for the particular license.

A license expires if not renewed biennially on a schedule assigned by the Office, or in the case of a provisional or temporary license, on the date assigned by the Office.

Cosmetology curricula must be based on a minimum of 1,000 clock hours and must include performances in accordance with 18VAC41-20-220 D.

The applicant must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has passed the board-approved examination, administered either by the board or by independent examiners.

A license or certificate issued under this chapter expires two years from the last day of the month in which it was issued.

Cosmetologist $35 $60 $66 $131

(i) Cosmetologist, 1,600 hours;

You must pass the state-approved practical and written exams . We have partnered with Prov to administer the exams.

You must renew your license every 2 years. You can renew up to 120 days before your license expires. There will be a late fee if you don't renew before the expiration.

Has passed an examination that tests the applicant’s knowledge of subjects specified by the board: Provided, That the board may recognize a certificate or similar license in lieu of the examination or part of the examination that the board requires: Provided, however, That any examination meets national standards;

A professional licensee and certificate holder shall annually on or before January 1, renew his or her professional license or certificate by completing a form prescribed by the board, paying the renewal fee, and submitting any other information required by the board.

82 Cosmetologist Individual $11 $11 03/31/Odd

A course of instruction in cosmetology of at least 1550 training hours in not less than 10 months in a school of cosmetology licensed or exempted under Wisconsin Statute, or is accredited by an accrediting agency approved by the Board, An apprenticeship under Wisconsin Statute

You must apply for and pass the current state board examinations (both written and practical). You must schedule an appointment for the examinations (both written and practical) with the Department's contracted vendor, DL Roope Administration Inc.

82 Cosmetologist Individual $11 $11 03/31/Odd

Personal license fee to include: Cosmetologist, Nail Technician, Esthetician, Hairstylist, and Instructors $ 48.00 per year

The cosmetology program for all schools shall consist of no less than eight (8) months of education in the study of hair, skin, and nails and meet the state requirement of no less than sixteen hundred (1600) hours of theory and practical instruction to include the following:

Wyoming requires the NIC theory and written-practical examination. Exams are available at testing centers around the state. Candidate information bulletins regarding exams can be found on this page under Quick Links. Once the board office approves your application you will receive an email from our test administration company ProV, with instructions to schedule and pay for your exams.

The first year a Wyoming cosmetology, hairstylist, nail technician, esthetician, or instructor license is obtained the license is issued for one (1) year from the month of acquisition. After the first year all renewal licensees will be set up on a two (2) year renewal expiring in the month of the licensee's birth pro-rated license amounts will apply.