California State Board of Cosmetology License Info
In order to obtain a cosmetology license in California from the California State Board of Cosmetology in cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, barbering, or electrology, students must complete the California State Board of Cosmetology requirements listed below. Please contact the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology for more information.

Board of Barbering and Cosmetology License Requirements
COSMETOLOGIST: 1600 hours
ESTHETICIAN: 600 hours
MANICURIST: 400 hours
BARBER: 1500 hours
ELECTROLOGIST: 600 Hours

Reciprocity (as stated by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology)
No reciprocity available. Applicants must take written and practical exam. In the case of barbers, Barbers have to take both a written and a practical examination, however, barber instructors require only a written exam as issued by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Contact Information
California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
P.O. Box 944226
Sacramento, CA 94244-2260
1-800-952-5210 (phone)
916-575-7281 (fax)

The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology can help you with replacing a lost cosmetology license, updating a change of name or change of address information, and acquiring out-of-state and other useful forms.

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