An exam waiver requires a current out-of-state license obtained by passing a US examination, no license suspensions or revocations, substantially equivalent schooling and equivalent scope including hairdressing, manicuring and aesthetics.

You have a current license in another state or jurisdiction You have obtained a related license by passing an exam in a state or jurisdiction in the United States None of your licenses has ever been suspended or revoked You have completed a school program substantially equivalent to the board’s requirements Your current license’s scope is equivalent to the license you are applying for.

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Agency guidance

Renewal fee: $68.

Cosmetologist,$68 ,Birthday,Every 2 years

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How do I renew my cosmetology license in Massachusetts?

Renewal

Birthday,Every 2 years

Cosmetologist,$68 ,Birthday,Every 2 years

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License term in years

2 years

Cosmetologist,$68 ,Birthday,Every 2 years

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How much does a cosmetology license cost in Massachusetts?

Application fee

$68

Application fees are: Cosmetologist $68

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How do I look up a cosmetology license in Massachusetts?

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How often do I renew a cosmetologist license in Massachusetts?

Birthday,Every 2 years

Cosmetologist,$68 ,Birthday,Every 2 years

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Board

Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering

All three professions work closely with the public and are regulated by the Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering.

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Official agency page

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https://www.mass.gov/info-details/how-can-i-become-a-cosmetologist-electrologist-manicurist-aesthetician-or-barber

How can I become a cosmetologist, electrologist, manicurist, aesthetician, or barber?

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/how-can-i-become-a-cosmetologist-electrologist-manicurist-aesthetician-or-barber

Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE platform.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Required hours

1,000 hours

1000

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

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Qualifications / Exam

Pass the written theory examination administered by PSI after Board approval.

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.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$68

Application fees are: Cosmetologist $68

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

2 years

Cosmetologist,$68 ,Birthday,Every 2 years

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Birthday,Every 2 years

Birthday,Every 2 years Applies to: Cosmetologist license

Cosmetologist,$68 ,Birthday,Every 2 years

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

You have a current license in another state or jurisdiction You have obtained a related license by passing an exam in a state or jurisdiction in the United States None of your licenses has ever been suspended or revoked You have completed a school program substantially equivalent to the board’s requirements Your current license’s scope is equivalent to the license you are applying for.

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Agency guidance

Renewal fee: $68.

Cosmetologist,$68 ,Birthday,Every 2 years

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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