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Iowa State Board of Cosmetology License InformationIn order to obtain a license in cosmetology, nail technology, or
esthetics in the state of Iowa, students must complete the requirements
listed below. Please contact the Iowa Board of Cosmetology for more
information.
Requirements
COSMETOLOGIST: 2100 hours
ESTHETICIAN: 600 hours
NAIL TECHNICIAN: 325 hours
Additional Requirements
According to Iowa law, in order for a
person to receive a cosmetology license (cosmetology, nail tech,
esthetician, manicurist), they MUST show proof of a high school diploma
or GED. They MUST have graduated from a Cosmetology school and show
proof of a diploma from that school.
Reciprocity
Iowa does NOT have "reciprocity" with any state. People from certain
states can apply for licensure by "endorsement" only if they have taken
a "National" exam. Not all states use a national exam. Some only use a
"State" exam.
Contact Information
Iowa Dept. of Public Health
Board of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
Lucas Bldg., 5th Floor
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075
515-281-4416 (phone)
Find Iowa beauty schools that can help you obtain a license in cosmetology, nail technology, esthetics and other programs in Iowa.
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