Kentucky State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists License Information

In order to obtain a license in cosmetology, esthetics or nail technology in the state of Kentucky, students must complete the requirements listed below. When getting a Kentucky cosmetology license, there really is no incorrect way to go about training as long as you have completed your coursework at a Kentucky cosmetology school. As stated by the Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology, to get a PA cosmetology license, one must have attended a Kentucky cosmetology school or when transferring into the state, the PA Board of Cosmetology, requires you to meet their guidelines. After finishing your training, you are required to pass a licensing exam issue by the Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology. Once passing you will receive your Kentucky cosmetology license. You're now able to work in the state of Kentucky. Keep in mind, just because you received your Kentucky cosmetology license you may want to consider continuing education to further get full utilization from your Kentucky cosmetology license. Please contact the Kentucky State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists for more information.

Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology License Requirements
The Kentucky State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists shall issue a license to any person who meets the following requirements:

Apprentice Cosmetologist/Cosmetologist:
• 1,800 hours
• 10th grade education

Nail Technician:
• 600 hours
• 10th grade education

Esthetician:
• 1,000 hours
• 12th grade education

Apprentice Instructor/Instructor:
• 1,000 hours
• 12th grade education

Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology Additional Requirements
In addition, applicants are required to pass an examination prescribed by the board to determine fitness to practice and paid the appropriate fees.

Reciprocity
Any applicant from out-of-state who holds a valid cosmetologist or esthetician license and can show proof of 2 years' current experience, may come before the state board for examination (practical only). Applicants must pay the out-of-state examination fee and the license fee.

Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology Contact Information

Kentucky State Board of Hairdressers & Cosmetologists
111 St. James Court
Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601
502- 564-4262(phone)
502-564-0481 (fax)

The Kentucky State Board of 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, as well as answer additional questions about obtaining a Kentucky cosmetology license.

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