Idaho Cosmetology License: Requirements, Cost & How to Apply (2026)

Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board

Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board

BARBER AND COSMETOLOGY SERVICES LICENSING BOARD

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://dopl.idaho.gov/bcb/

Website: https://dopl.idaho.gov/bcb/

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Open the official agency page

https://dopl.idaho.gov/bcb/

Apply for or Renew a License

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Be at least sixteen and one-half (16 1/2) years of age at the time of application

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Be at least sixteen and one-half (16 1/2) years of age at the time of application

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At least two years of high school or equivalent education determined by the board, including equivalent nonpublic school education.

At least two years of high school or equivalent education determined by the board, including equivalent nonpublic school education.

Have completed at least two (2) years of high school or have attained an equivalent education as determined by the board, which shall include an equivalent amount of education in a nonpublic school

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1,600 hours and graduation from a board-approved cosmetology school, or 3,200 apprenticeship hours covering all aspects of cosmetology.

1,600 hours and graduation from a board-approved cosmetology school, or 3,200 apprenticeship hours covering all aspects of cosmetology.

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

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NIC written and practical examinations.

NIC written and practical examinations.

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

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$30

30

Application Fee : $30

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$60

60

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

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All licenses, registrations, or certificates issued under the provisions of this chapter must be subject to biennial renewal

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All licenses, registrations, or certificates issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to biennial renewal

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

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. Applies to: Cosmetologist license

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.

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Endorsement without examination may be available to licensees meeting age, education and conduct qualifications, with equivalent licensing standards or practice for at least one of the last three years; board review and fees apply.

Endorsement without examination may be available to licensees meeting age, education and conduct qualifications, with equivalent licensing standards or practice for at least one of the last three years; board review and fees apply.

may issue a license, certificate or registration by endorsement, without examination requirements for licensure or certification under which the license or certificate was issued are of a standard not lower than those specified in this chapter practiced the pursuit for which licensure is requested for at least one (1) year of the last three (3) years immediately prior to such application.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026