Cosmetologist
- Exam
- State + third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
Applicants must have completed 1,600 hours in a school of cosmetology program approved by the State Board; completed school through at least the 10th grade or the equivalent; be at least 18 years old; and pass the written and practical exams. If you are transferring from another state, you must have a current license in good standing, and you must prove that you have passed the national exam or you must take the written exam in Nevada. Cosmetology Instructor Applicants must have completed a Provisional Instructor License (PIL) or Student Instructor program in a Nevada school; be at least 18 years old; and pass the written and practical exams. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: application--$15; examination, written and practical--$110; examination, national written --$110; 2-year license--$70; 4-year license renewal--$140.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Both state and third-party exams required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Board
- Board of Cosmetology
- Address
- 8945 W. Russell Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89148
- Phone
- (702) 508-0015
- Agency website
- www.nvcosmo.com
- Licence page
- http://cosmetology.nv.gov/
- Last updated
- January 14, 2016
Occupations (O*NET)
- Barber Instructor 25-1194.00
- Barber 39-5012.00
Source and verification
This record is Nevada's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Board of Cosmetology — see the issuing body section above.
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