Cosmetologist
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
JOB DESCRIPTION: A cosmetologist/hairdresser/hairstylist shampoos, cuts, and styles hair. The cosmetologist also analyzes the condition of hair and advises patrons on proper hair care. Some cosmetologists give manicures and scalp and facial treatments, provide makeup analysis for women, and clean and style wigs and hairpieces. The employer assigns additional responsibilities such as client scheduling. Most cosmetologists work in beauty salons, barbershops, department stores, and for products companies.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party 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 for military and spouses
Issuing body
- Board
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
- Address
- 1915 N. Stiles Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73107
- Phone
- (405) 521-2441
- Agency website
- https://www.ok.gov/cosmo/
- Licence page
- www.ok.gov/cosmo
- Last updated
- June 25, 2020
Occupations (O*NET)
- Barber 39-5012.00
Source and verification
This record is Oklahoma'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 Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — see the issuing body section above.
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