Alabama
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours or 3000 apprenticeship hours
Esthetician – 1500 hours or 3000 apprenticeship hours
Nail Technician – 750 hours or 1200 apprenticeship hours
Esthetician – 1500 hours or 3000 apprenticeship hours
Nail Technician – 750 hours or 1200 apprenticeship hours
Instructor – 1563 hours, unless you have a manager's license, then it's 650 hours. You have to be licensed for one year to receive a manager's license.
Barber – 1650 hours or 2000 apprenticeship hours
Esthetician – 350 hours
Hairdresser – 1650 hours or 2000 apprenticeship hours
Manicurist – 250 hours, plus 12 hours of additional instruction
Esthetician – 350 hours
Hairdresser – 1650 hours or 2000 apprenticeship hours
Manicurist – 250 hours, plus 12 hours of additional instruction
Arizona
Aesthetician – 600 hours
Cosmetologist – 1600 hours
Manicurist – 400 hours
Cosmetologist Instructor – 650 hours
Aesthetic Instructor – 500 hours
Nail Technician Instructor – 350 hours
Cosmetologist Instructor – 650 hours
Aesthetic Instructor – 500 hours
Nail Technician Instructor – 350 hours
Arkansas
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours or 350 hours with1500 cosmetologist hours
Esthetician – 600 hours
Manicurist – 600 hours
California
Cosmetologist – 1600 hours
Barber – 1500 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours or 2-year apprenticeship
Esthetician – 600 hours
Manicurist – 400 hours
Colorado
Cosmetologist – 1450 hours
Hairstylist – 1140 hours
Cosmetician – 550 hours
Barber – 1250 hours
Manicurist – 350 hours
Connecticut
Cosmetician/Hairdresser – 1500 hours
Barber – 1500 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours
Delaware
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours
Barber – 1500 hours
Electrologist – 300 hours or 600 apprenticeship hours
Esthetician – 600 hours
Nail Technology – 300 hours
District of Columbia
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours
Nail Technician – 350 hours
Skin Care – 125 hours
Florida
Cosmetologist – 1200 hours
Cosmetologist – 1200 hours
Barber – 1200 hours
Electrologist – 320 hours
Hair Braider – 2-day course (16 hours)
Hair Wrapper – 1-day course (6 hours)
Georgia
Cosmetology – 1500 hours
Barber – 1200 hours
Esthetician – 1000 hours
Nail Technician – 525 hours
Hair Design –1000 hours
Teacher – 750 hours, one year of experience at the master level
Cosmetology Clinic Teacher – 500 hours of teacher training and two years of experience, licensed or 1000 hours of teacher training
Hair Design –1000 hours
Teacher – 750 hours, one year of experience at the master level
Cosmetology Clinic Teacher – 500 hours of teacher training and two years of experience, licensed or 1000 hours of teacher training
Hawaii
Cosmetology – 1800 hours of 3600 apprenticeship hours
Esthetics – 550 hours or 1100 apprenticeship hours
Nail Technician – 350 hours
Barber – 1500 hours
Idaho
Cosmetology – 2000 hours or 4000 apprenticeship hours
Electrologist – 500 hours, plus 300 skin care hours or 1600 apprenticeship hours
Esthetics – 600 hours or 1200 apprenticeship hours
Nail Technology – 400 hours or 800 apprenticeship hours
Illinois
Cosmetology – 1500 hours
Barber – 1500 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours
Esthetician – 750 hours
Massage Therapist – 500 hours
Nail Technician – 350 hours
Indiana
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours
Barber – 1500 hours
Electrologist – 300 hours, plus 1500 hours of “Beauty Culture” courses or 700 hours of Esthetics course, plus license
Esthetician – 700 hours
Manicurist/Nail Technologist – 450 hours
Shampooer – 300 hours
Iowa
Cosmetologist – 2100 hours
Electrologist – 450 hours
Esthetician – 600 hours
Nail Technologist – 325 hours
Cosmetology Arts & Science Intsructor – 1000 hours
Kansas
Cosmetology – 1500 hours
Esthetician – 1000 hours
Nail Technician – 350 hours
Electrologist – 500 hours
Kentucky
Cosmetologist – 1800 hours
Nail Technician – 600 hours
Esthetician – 1000 hours
Instructor – 1000 hours
Esthetician – 1000 hours
Instructor – 1000 hours
Louisiana
Cosmetology – 1500 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours
Esthetics – 750 hours
Nail Technology – 500 hours
Maine
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours
Barber – 1500 hours
Aesthetician – 600 hours or 1250 apprenticeship hours
Electrologist – 600 hours
Manicurist – 200 hours or 400 apprenticeship hours
Maryland
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours
Barber – 1200 hours
Barber – 1200 hours
Esthetician – 600 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours,
Electrologist – 600 hours,
Nail Technician – 250 hours
Senior Cosmetologist – Two years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist, passing grades on the Senior Cosmetologist Exam and the Cosmetologist Exam
Massachusetts
Senior Cosmetologist – Two years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist, passing grades on the Senior Cosmetologist Exam and the Cosmetologist Exam
Owner Salon: Submit approved use and occupancy permit from local zoning agency with license application.
Owner Limited Practice – Owner Limited Practice license is issued for either manicuring or esthetician. Submit approved use and occupancy permit from local zoning agency with license application.
Apprentice Cosmetologist – Limited to 1 one-year original license & 2 one-year renewals; Must complete an application and sponsorship form which must be signed by a senior cosmetologist. Must complete 24 months of training with at least 20 hours per week. Licensees are required to mail monthly training reports to the Board each month.
Apprentice Esthetician – Limited to 1 one-year original license & 1 one-year renewal; Must complete an application and sponsorship form which must be signed by a senior cosmetologist or a 2 year licensed esthetician. Must complete 12 months of training with at least 20 hours per week. Licensees are required to mail monthly training reports to the Board each month.
Apprentice Nail Technician – Limited to 1 one-year original license; Must complete an application and sponsorship form which must be signed by a licensed senior cosmetologist or 2 year licensed nail technician. Must complete 8 months of training with at least 20 hours per week. Licensees are required to mail monthly training reports to the Board each month.
Massachusetts
Cosmetologist/Hairdresser – 1000 hours
Barber – 1000 hours
Barber – 1000 hours
Aesthetician – 300 hours
Electrologist – 1100 hours, exams 2 times/year
Manicurist – 100 hours
Michigan
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours
Electrologist – 400 hours or 6-month apprenticeship
Esthetician – 400 hours
Manicurist – 400 hours
Natural Hair Culturist – 400 hours
Cosmetology Instructor – 500 hours
Instructor (all others) – 300 hours
Cosmetology Instructor – 500 hours
Instructor (all others) – 300 hours
Minnesota
Cosmetologist – 1550 hours
Esthetician – 600 hours
Manicurist – 350 hours
Mississippi
Cosmetology – 1500 hours
Esthetics – 600 hours
Manicuring – 350 hours
Wigology – 300 hours
Missouri
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours or 3000 apprenticeship hours
Esthetician – 750 hours or 1500 apprenticeship hours
Manicurist – 400 hours or 800 apprenticeship hours
Instructor Training – 300 to 600 hours (depending on experience)
Instructor Training – 300 to 600 hours (depending on experience)
Montana
Cosmetologist – 2000 hours
Barber – 2000 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours
Esthetician – 650 hours
Manicurist – 350 hours
Nebraska
Cosmetology – 2100 hours
Esthetician – 600 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours
Nail Technician – 300 hours
Nevada
Cosmetologist – 1800 hours
Aesthetician – 600 hours
Electrologist – 500 hours or 1000 apprenticeship hours
Hair Designer – 1200 hours
Manicurist – 500 hours
New Hampshire
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours or 3000 apprenticeship hours
Barber – 1500 hours or 3000 apprenticeship hours
Electrologist – 1100 hours
Esthetician – 600 hours
Manicurist – 300 hours
New Jersey
Cosmetologist – 1200 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours
Manicurist – 300 hours
Skin Care Specialist – 600 hours
Instructor – 600 hours
Instructor – 600 hours
New Mexico
Cosmetologist – 1600 hours
Barber – 1200 hours
Esthetician – 600 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours
Manicurist/Pedicurist – 350 hours
Manicurist/Esthetician – 600 hours
Instructor – 1000 hours
Manicurist/Esthetician – 600 hours
Instructor – 1000 hours
New York
Cosmetology – 1000 hours
Esthetics – 600 hours
Nail Specialty – 250 hours
Natural Hair Styling – 300 hours
Waxing – 75 hours
North Carolina
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours
Esthetician – 600 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours
Manicurist – 300 hours
Cosmetologist Instructor – 800 hours, 5-years full-time work
Esthetician Instructor – 650 hours, 3-years full-time work
Manicurist Instructor – 320 hours, 2-years full-time work
Cosmetologist Instructor – 800 hours, 5-years full-time work
Esthetician Instructor – 650 hours, 3-years full-time work
Manicurist Instructor – 320 hours, 2-years full-time work
North Dakota
Cosmetology – 1800 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours
Esthetics – 600 hours
Manicurist – 350 hours
Ohio
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours
Esthetician – 600 hours
Hair Designer – 1200 hours
Manicurist – 200 hours
Natural Hair Stylist – 450 hours
Oklahoma
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours or 3000 apprenticeship hours
Cosmetician – 600 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours
Esthetician/Facialist – 600 hours
Hair braiding Technician – 600 hours
Manicurist – 600 hours
Oregon
Hair Design – 1700 hours
Barbering – 1350 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours
Facial Technology – 500 hours
Nail Technology – 600 hours
Hair Design, Esthetics and Nail Technology – 2300 hours
Hair Design and Esthetics – 1950 hours
Hair Design and Nail Technology – 2050 hours
Nail Technology and Esthetics – 850 hours
Hair Design, Esthetics and Nail Technology – 2300 hours
Hair Design and Esthetics – 1950 hours
Hair Design and Nail Technology – 2050 hours
Nail Technology and Esthetics – 850 hours
Pennsylvania
Cosmetologist – 1250 hours or 2000 apprenticeship hours
Barber – 1250 hours or 2000 apprenticeship hours
Barber – 1250 hours or 2000 apprenticeship hours
Esthetician – 300 hours
Nail Technician – 200 hours
Massage Therapy – 600 hours
Educators – 500 hours
Massage Therapy – 600 hours
Educators – 500 hours
Rhode Island
Hairdresser, Cosmetician – 1500 hours
Barber – 1500 hours
Electrologist – 650 hours
Esthetician – 600 hours
Manicurist – 300 hours
Instructor – 300 hours
Instructor – 300 hours
South Carolina
Cosmetology – 1500 hours
Nail Technology – 300 hours
Esthetics – 450 hours
Hair Braiding – 1-day course (6 hours)
Instructor – If person has been licensed and practicing for MORE THAN two years, then he/she must take a 45 Hour Methods of Teaching Course. If a person has been licensed and practicing for LESS THAN two years, then he/she must take a 750 Hour Instructor Training Program as well as a 45 Hour Methods of Teaching Course.
Instructor – If person has been licensed and practicing for MORE THAN two years, then he/she must take a 45 Hour Methods of Teaching Course. If a person has been licensed and practicing for LESS THAN two years, then he/she must take a 750 Hour Instructor Training Program as well as a 45 Hour Methods of Teaching Course.
South Dakota
Cosmetology – 2100 hours
Esthetician – 600 hours
Nail Technician – 400 hours
Tennessee
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours
Esthetician – 750 hours
Electrologist – 600 hours
Manicurist – 600 hours
Natural Hair Stylist – 300 hours
Shampoo Technician – 300 hours
Instructor – 300 hours
Instructor – 300 hours
Texas
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours
Barber – 1500 hours
Barber Technician – 300 hours
Manicurist – 600 hours
Facial Specialist – 750 hours
Utah
Cosmetologist – 2000 hours or 2500 apprenticeship hours
Barber – 1000 hours or 1500 apprenticeship hours
Electrologist – 600 hours
Esthetics – 600 hours
Master Esthetician – 1200 hours
Nail Technologist – 300 hours
Instructor – 1000 hours
Instructor – 1000 hours
Vermont
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours or 2000 apprenticeship hours
Barber – 1000 hours or 2000 apprenticeship hours
Esthetician – 300 hours
Manicurist – 150 hours
Virginia
Cosmetologist – 1500 hours
Barber – 1500 hours
Hair Braider – 170 hours
Nail Technician – 150 hours
Wax Technician – 150 hours
Washington
Cosmetologist – 1600 hours
Barber – 1000 hours
Esthetician – 600 hours
Manicurist – 600 hours
West Virginia
Cosmetologist – 2000 hours
Barber – 2000 hours
Esthetician – 600 hours
Manicurist – 400 hours
Wisconsin
Practioner – 1800 hours
Manicurist – 300 hours
Esthetician – 450 hours
Electrologist – 450 hours
Instructor Trainer – 150 hours
Instructor Trainer – 150 hours
Wyoming
Cosmetology – 2000 hours
Nail Technology – 400 hours
Esthetics – 600 hours
The good thing nowadays is that it is not difficult to locate continuing education credit for any state compared to before. Now, you can do it online but before, you would have to look for the seminars or the training centers offering CE credits.
ReplyDeleteThe different states have different requirements for the renewal of cosmetology licenses. What professionals can do is to look for either online cosmetology school or a traditional one as there is definitely one that they can enroll at for their state requirements.
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