California State Board of Cosmetology License Info
In order to obtain a license in cosmetology, esthetics, nail
technology, barbering, or electrology in the state of California,
students must complete the requirements listed below. Please contact
the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology for more
information.
Requirements
COSMETOLOGIST: 1600 hours
ESTHETICIAN: 600 hours
MANICURIST: 400 hours
BARBER: 1500 hours
ELECTROLOGIST: 600 Hours
Reciprocity
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.
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)
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