How to Get a Cosmetologist License in Wyoming (2026)

At least 1,600 hours of theory and practical instruction over at least eight months in hair, skin and nails.

At least 1,600 hours of theory and practical instruction over at least eight months in hair, skin and nails.

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:

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NIC theory and written-practical examinations through ProV after board approval of the application.

NIC theory and written-practical examinations through ProV after board approval of the application.

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.

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$48

48

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

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The personal license fee for cosmetologists is $48 per year.

The personal license fee for cosmetologists is $48 per year.

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

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Personal renewal forms are available at https://cosmetology.wyo.gov/applications-forms.

Personal renewal forms are available at https://cosmetology.wyo.gov/applications-forms.

Personal or Independent Contractor Renewal

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A license must be in hand before working.

A license must be in hand before working.

You must have your license in-hand prior to working.

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Apprenticeship training is recognized only when certified through a state regulatory agency, with a certification of record from the licensing or regulatory agency. Correspondence courses are not recognized.

Apprenticeship training is recognized only when certified through a state regulatory agency, with a certification of record from the licensing or regulatory agency. Correspondence courses are not recognized.

Correspondence courses are not recognized by the Board. Apprenticeship training is only recognized if it is a certified program through a state regulatory agency. The applicant must submit certification of record from the licensing or state regulatory agency.

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The endorsement fee is $225.

The endorsement fee is $225.

Endorsement fee $225.00

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Wyoming State Board of Cosmetology

Wyoming State Board of Cosmetology

Wyoming State Board of Cosmetology

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Open the official agency page

https://cosmetology.wyo.gov/student-information

Exam and Student Information

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Open the official agency page

https://cosmetology.wyo.gov/applications-forms

Individual License Applications & Forms Personal or Independent Contractor Renewal New Independent Contractor Application Exam Application

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Initially valid for one year from the issue month. Later renewals last two years and expire in your birth month, with prorated fees.

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. Applies to: Cosmetologist license renewal

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.

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An applicant currently licensed in another state may qualify for endorsement with an application, licensing-agency certification, proof of statutory qualifications and fee. The originating state must require a board examination and the applicant must have qualifying school training. Without at least one year of prior full-time practice, the original licensing requirements must be at least equal to Wyoming's.

An applicant currently licensed in another state may qualify for endorsement with an application, licensing-agency certification, proof of statutory qualifications and fee. The originating state must require a board examination and the applicant must have qualifying school training. Without at least one year of prior full-time practice, the original licensing requirements must be at least equal to Wyoming's.

An applicant for a license to practice or instruct cosmetology, manicuring or nail technology, esthetics or hair styling in Wyoming who is a qualified and currently licensed cosmetologist, manicurist or nail technician, esthetician, hair stylist or instructor in another state, upon submitting an application to the board, a certification from the board or licensing agency of the state in which the applicant is licensed, proof of meeting the requirements of this section and payment of the required fee, may receive a cosmetologist, manicurist or nail technician, esthetician, hair stylist or instructor license by endorsement without examination in this state. An applicant from another state which does not require a board examination for licensure, or an applicant who did not attend a cosmetology, manicuring or nail technology, esthetics or hair styling school meeting requirements of the rules of the board and the licensing entity of the state in which the school is located, shall not obtain a Wyoming license by endorsement. An applicant from another state who has not practiced cosmetology, manicuring or nail technology, esthetics or hair styling full time for at least one (1) year prior to application shall obtain a Wyoming license by endorsement only if he was licensed under requirements which the board determines to be at least equal to those established pursuant to this act.

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