Renewal requires successful completion of the prescribed written renewal examination covering laws, health, sanitation and safety.
$60
1,500 clock hours in a licensed school, or equivalent credit hours under the school’s approved conversion.
At least 75% on both practical and written examinations.
Each cosmetologist license, esthetician license, electrologist license, and manicurist license must expire two years from the last day of the month in which the license was issued.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Kansas Board of Cosmetology
17 years old
High school graduate or equivalent; statutory grandfathering exception applies to some apprentices licensed in 1998.
be a graduate of an accredited high school, or equivalent thereof. The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to any applicant who was at least 25 years of age and licensed as an apprentice on May 21, 1998Official source
1,500 clock hours in a licensed school, or equivalent credit hours under the school’s approved conversion.
have practiced as an apprentice in a licensed school for not less than 1,500 clock hoursOfficial source
At least 75% on both practical and written examinations.
An average of at least 75 percent on the practical examination sections; and (2) at least 75 percent on the written examination.Official source
With 1,500 hours and an active out-of-state license, a 20-question open-book exam is required. Active licensees with fewer hours must take the Board exams.
1,500 + Active license in another state = 20 question open book exam. Less than required hours + active license = must take Board exams.Official source
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Open the official agency pageRenewal requires successful completion of the prescribed written renewal examination covering laws, health, sanitation and safety.
the filing of a successfully completed written renewal examination prescribed by the board under this subsection. For renewal applications the board shall prescribe a written renewal examination for each classification of licensee under this subsection that will test the applicant’s understanding of the laws relating to the practice for which the applicant holds a license, will test the applicant’s understanding of health and sanitation matters relating to the practice for which the applicant holds a license and will test the understanding of the applicant about safety matters relating to the practice for which the applicant holds a license.Official source
Each cosmetologist license, esthetician license, electrologist license, and manicurist license must expire two years from the last day of the month in which the license was issued.
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.Official source
Each such license must be renewable on a biennial basis
each such license shall be renewable on a biennial basisOfficial source
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$60
Practitioner License....................................................................................................$60.00Official source
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Each cosmetologist license, esthetician license, electrologist license, and manicurist license must expire two years from the last day of the month in which the license was issued.
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.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$60
Practitioner License....................................................................................................$60.00Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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Kansas Board of Cosmetology
Kansas Board of Cosmetology
Kansas Board of CosmetologyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.kansas.gov/kboc/professions/cosmetology/
CosmetologyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.kansas.gov/kboc/professions/cosmetology/
PractitionerOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
17 years old
17
Be at least 17 years of ageOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
High school graduate or equivalent; statutory grandfathering exception applies to some apprentices licensed in 1998.
High school graduate or equivalent; statutory grandfathering exception applies to some apprentices licensed in 1998.
be a graduate of an accredited high school, or equivalent thereof. The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to any applicant who was at least 25 years of age and licensed as an apprentice on May 21, 1998Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
1,500 clock hours in a licensed school, or equivalent credit hours under the school’s approved conversion.
1,500 clock hours in a licensed school, or equivalent credit hours under the school’s approved conversion.
have practiced as an apprentice in a licensed school for not less than 1,500 clock hoursOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
At least 75% on both practical and written examinations.
At least 75% on both practical and written examinations.
An average of at least 75 percent on the practical examination sections; and (2) at least 75 percent on the written examination.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$60
60
Practitioner License....................................................................................................$60.00Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Each such license must be renewable on a biennial basis
2
each such license shall be renewable on a biennial basisOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Each cosmetologist license, esthetician license, electrologist license, and manicurist license must expire two years from the last day of the month in which the license was issued.
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. Applies to: Cosmetologist license
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.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
With 1,500 hours and an active out-of-state license, a 20-question open-book exam is required. Active licensees with fewer hours must take the Board exams.
With 1,500 hours and an active out-of-state license, a 20-question open-book exam is required. Active licensees with fewer hours must take the Board exams.
1,500 + Active license in another state = 20 question open book exam. Less than required hours + active license = must take Board exams.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal requires successful completion of the prescribed written renewal examination covering laws, health, sanitation and safety.
Renewal requires successful completion of the prescribed written renewal examination covering laws, health, sanitation and safety.
the filing of a successfully completed written renewal examination prescribed by the board under this subsection. For renewal applications the board shall prescribe a written renewal examination for each classification of licensee under this subsection that will test the applicant’s understanding of the laws relating to the practice for which the applicant holds a license, will test the applicant’s understanding of health and sanitation matters relating to the practice for which the applicant holds a license and will test the understanding of the applicant about safety matters relating to the practice for which the applicant holds a license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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