Cosmetologist (Hairdresser) License

This record was last updated on May 9, 2018, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
Exam
State exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

Complete a basic 1000 hour course in a licensed cosmetology school.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
State exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements
Military and veterans
Fees are reduced and expedited processing is available for military and spouses

Issuing body

Department
Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering
Board
Division of Professional Licensure
Address
1000 Washington Street Suite 710 Boston, MA 02114
Last updated
May 9, 2018

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Source and verification

This record is Massachusetts's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

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