How often do I renew a cosmetologist license in Hawaii?
All beauty operator licenses expire on December 31 of each odd-numbered year.
All beauty operator licenses expire on December 31 of each odd-numbered year.Official source
Hawaii Cosmetology License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026)
Quick answer
Minimum age: 16 years old; Required hours: 1,800 beauty school training hours or 3,600 apprenticeship hours; Education: High school graduation or equivalent; one year as a licensed beauty operator satisfies the general education requirement; Exam: Pass a Board-approved examination; Passing NIC or PSI scores from another jurisdiction may qualify for an examination waiver. All beauty operator licenses expire on December 31 of each odd-numbered year.
$20
Application fee
ATTACH the non-refundable application fee of $20.00 with your applicationOfficial source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 3 official sources
How to get a cosmetology license in Hawaii
Application steps: Not verified yet. See the official instructions.
What are the Hawaii cosmetology license requirements?
Education
High school graduation or equivalent; one year as a licensed beauty operator satisfies the general education requirement.
you must be a high school graduate or possess an education equivalent to the completion of high school. 1 year of experience as a licensed beauty operator will satisfy the general education requirement.Official source
Required hours
1,800 beauty school training hours or 3,600 apprenticeship hours.
Cosmetologist Hairdressing, esthetics, nail technology 1800 beauty school training hours or 3600 apprenticeship hoursOfficial source
Exam
Pass a Board-approved examination. Passing NIC or PSI scores from another jurisdiction may qualify for an examination waiver.
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.Official source
Licensing agency and application
Reciprocity
No reciprocal agreements; out-of-state licensees must qualify and apply for Hawaii licensure.
licensees from other states or jurisdictions must qualify and apply for a Hawaii beauty operator licensure. The Hawaii Board has no reciprocal arrangements with any other board of cosmetology.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 4 official sources
What else should I know?
Agency guidance
The cosmetologist category covers hairdressing, esthetics and nail technology.
Cosmetologist Hairdressing, esthetics, nail technologyOfficial source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
How do I renew my cosmetology license in Hawaii?
Renewal
All beauty operator licenses expire on December 31 of each odd-numbered year.
All beauty operator licenses expire on December 31 of each odd-numbered year.Official source
Continuing education hours
No, a beauty operator does not have to take any continuing education to renew the license.
No, a beauty operator does not have to take any continuing education in order to renew the license.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
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How much does a cosmetology license cost in Hawaii?
Application fee
$20
ATTACH the non-refundable application fee of $20.00 with your applicationOfficial source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
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How do I look up a cosmetology license in Hawaii?
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What are the common questions?
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
Which official sources support this guide?
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 4 official sources
Official sources and verification (12)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Board
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
Board of Barbering and CosmetologyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Official agency page
https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/barber/application_publications/
Beauty OperatorOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Apply with the agency
https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/barber/application_publications/
Beauty OperatorOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / Minimum age
16 years old
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you must be at least 16 years oldOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / Education
High school graduation or equivalent; one year as a licensed beauty operator satisfies the general education requirement.
High school graduation or equivalent; one year as a licensed beauty operator satisfies the general education requirement.
you must be a high school graduate or possess an education equivalent to the completion of high school. 1 year of experience as a licensed beauty operator will satisfy the general education requirement.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / Required hours
1,800 beauty school training hours or 3,600 apprenticeship hours.
1,800 beauty school training hours or 3,600 apprenticeship hours.
Cosmetologist Hairdressing, esthetics, nail technology 1800 beauty school training hours or 3600 apprenticeship hoursOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / Exam
Pass a Board-approved examination. Passing NIC or PSI scores from another jurisdiction may qualify for an examination waiver.
Pass a Board-approved examination. Passing NIC or PSI scores from another jurisdiction may qualify for an examination waiver.
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.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Fees / Application
$20
20
ATTACH the non-refundable application fee of $20.00 with your applicationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal
All beauty operator licenses expire on December 31 of each odd-numbered year.
All beauty operator licenses expire on December 31 of each odd-numbered year. Applies to: Cosmetologist license
All beauty operator licenses expire on December 31 of each odd-numbered year.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Continuing education hours
No, a beauty operator does not have to take any continuing education to renew the license.
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No, a beauty operator does not have to take any continuing education in order to renew the license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Reciprocity
No reciprocal agreements; out-of-state licensees must qualify and apply for Hawaii licensure.
No reciprocal agreements; out-of-state licensees must qualify and apply for Hawaii licensure.
licensees from other states or jurisdictions must qualify and apply for a Hawaii beauty operator licensure. The Hawaii Board has no reciprocal arrangements with any other board of cosmetology.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidance
The cosmetologist category covers hairdressing, esthetics and nail technology.
The cosmetologist category covers hairdressing, esthetics and nail technology.
Cosmetologist Hairdressing, esthetics, nail technologyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Not yet verified: license fee — see the official agency.
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Official sources (4)
- https://cca.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PVL_FORM_BEAUTY_OPERATOR_LICENSE_APPLICATION_2025-12.pdf
- https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/barber/application_publications/
- https://cca.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BarberingCosmetology-FAQs_20250429.pdf
- https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/barber/application-deadline-examination-dates/
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