Cosmetologists
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
Anyone that practices cosmetology, nail technology, haircutting, esthetics, or electrology must be licensed in the State of Idaho. In order to obtain a license, an applicant must: 1) Be at least sixteen and one-half years of age; 2) Complete two years of high school or the equivalent; 3) Complete an approved course or an apprenticeship in cosmetology or manicuring; 4) Pass a written and practical exam. Term: Licenses are renewed annually.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Continuing education
- No continuing education requirement
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
- Military and veterans
- Expedited processing is available for military and spouses
Issuing body
- Department
- The Idaho State Board of Cosmetologists
- Division
- Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses
- Address
- 700 W. State St. PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720
- Phone
- (208) 334-3233
- Agency website
- http://ibol.idaho.gov/IBOL/
- Last updated
- March 8, 2018
Occupations (O*NET)
- Barber 39-5012.00
Source and verification
This record is Idaho'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 Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses — see the issuing body section above.
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