Electrologist

Exam

State exam

Education

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Experience

Experience

Background check

Specific type of conviction prohibited

DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATION: An Electrologist removes hair from skin using needles and electrical equipment. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING: Hawaii does not reciprocate with any jurisdiction, therefore, a person shall apply, qualify, be tested, and pay the necessary fees to become licensed in Hawaii. Personal requirements: 1) Be 18 years of age. 2) Be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. Experience and education requirements: Have electrology training (schooling/apprenticeship) in compliance with Hawaii's curriculum: a) Recognized schooling totaling 600 hours; or b) Qualified apprenticeship totaling 800 hours; or c) Combination schooling and apprenticeship totaling 700 hours. Experience is recognized only after licensure and/or completion of training, and for the purpose of satisfying differences in the training requirements. Experience totaling 1 year is necessary, any experience totaling less than 1 year will not be recognized. Submit copies of all electrologist licenses. Disqualification for licensure: 1) Criminal conviction associated with the electrologist's practice; 2) Declared mentally incompetent by a court; and 3) Administrative disciplinary action against the electrologist's license. EXAMINATIONS: Exam administered by a professional testing service. FEES: $50 for application, $96 for 2-year license, and $100 for the biennial compliance resolution fund. License renewal every 2 years is $96. OTHER: There were 10 licenses currently active as of February 24, 2022. ~ revised 10/16