Cosmetologist

Exam

State exam

Education

Degree

Experience

Experience

Background check

None

Licensure Rule 2.1 Licenses Issued by the Board The Board shall issue the following licenses: A. Practitioner's license 1. Cosmetologist 2. Esthetician 3. Manicurist 4. Master Cosmetologist 5. Master Manicurist 6. Master Esthetician 7. Wigologist B. Instructor's license 1. Cosmetologist 2. Esthetician 3. Manicurist C. Salon license D. School licenses: 1. School of Cosmetology 2. Postsecondary School of Cosmetology Rule 2.8 Examination for In-State Applicants A. Eligibility Requirements for Practitioner 1. Cosmetologists, manicurists, and estheticians must: a. Be at least 17 years of age. b. Be able to read, write and speak English. c. Have at least a twelfth (12th) grade education or its equivalent. (1) Proof of completion of high school education shall be submitted in the form of a diploma, or certified transcript which reflects graduation data. If the education was acquired by GED, original GED transcript must be submitted to the Board. (2) Where the secondary education was obtained outside of the United States, the applicant must present a copy of the proof of completion, along with an original translation which has been prepared by an approved translation or credentialing service, and which certifies that the document is considered to be proof of the equivalent of a 12th grade education. (3) A high school education received from a distance learning entity will only be accepted if that entity is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (4) Any other document and/or affidavit which constitutes reliable proof of completion of high school education shall be required by the Board. d. Must have successfully completed a course of training for which application for licensure is being made. 2. An application for examination must be submitted on a form prescribed by the Board and accompanied by the following: a. Two recent passport photographs of the applicant, taken within 90 days prior to application. b. In the event of a name change, legal proof of the name change. 1. LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION R TRAINING RECEIVED IN-STATE NOTE: Temporary Permit will be issued until which time the examination can be scheduled REQUIREMENTS §73-7-13(1); §73-7-18(1); §73-7-21(1): must be at least 17 years of age must be able to read, write and speak English must have a high school education or its equivalent completed application and required fee pass written and practical licensing examinations