Louisiana Board of Cosmetology License Requirements

Louisiana Board of Cosmetology License Information

Last Updated: December 27, 2012

In order to obtain a license in cosmetology, esthetics or nail technology in the state of Louisiana, students must complete the requirements listed below from the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology. When getting a Louisiana cosmetology license or other beauty practitioner certification, you must attend a licensed school and complete the state of Louisiana's minimum required training hours and then take the state's cosmetology board exams. After finishing your training, you are required to pass a licensing exam issued by the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology. Once you pass this exam, you will receive your Louisiana cosmetology license shortly thereafter. You're now able to work in the state of Louisiana. Keep in mind, even though Louisiana may not require continuing education to renew some licenses, you may wish to consider taking cosmetology continuing education hours in Louisiana annually to stay current on the latest trends. For specific questions, please contact the LA Board of Cosmetology directly for more information. The state of LA does not allow apprenticeship to get your training hours for some of the beauty profession licenses, see below. LA allows you to take the cosmetology board exam in English only.

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Louisiana Board of Cosmetology License Requirements

• COSMETOLOGIST LICENSE: 1500 Hours
• HAIR DESIGN LICENSE: 500 Hours
• BARBER LICENSE: 1500 Hours - Call 225-925-1701
• NAIL TECHNICIAN LICENSE: 500 Hours
• ESTHETICIAN LICENSE: 750 Hours
• MAKEUP ARTIST PERMIT: 40 Hours
• COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR LICENSE: 500 Hours + Cosmetology License
• PERMANENT MAKEUP ARTIST LICENSE: Call 504-219-4418
• ELECTROLOGIST LICENSE: Call 225-763-3502
• MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSE: 500 Hours

Louisiana Cosmetology License Renewal

Cosmetology licenses in Louisiana must be renewed every year by the licensee's birthday. It costs $25 to renew an in-state license, or $50 for an out-of-state renewal. Currently, no continuing education hours are required to renew your cosmetology license in Louisiana, but CEUs are always recommended to stay current in the industry.

Cosmetology License Reciprocity (Transfer) in Louisiana

The Louisiana cosmetology board does not have reciprocity with WI, VT, TX, TN, NY, NY, MN, MI, MA, MD, KS, HI, FL, CT or CO. Those out-of-state transfer applicants will need to take an NIC Exam for $25, a State Theory Exam for $25, and a practical exam for $25, then pay the reciprocity license fee of $50. 

LA State Board of Cosmetology Contact Information

Louisiana Board of Cosmetology
11622 Sunbelt Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone Number: 207-624-8579
Toll-Free Phone Number: 866-257-7901
Fax Number: 225-756-3410
E-mail: Choose a Board Member Here

The Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology can help you with replacing a lost cosmetology license, updating 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 Louisiana state cosmetology license.

Cosmetology Licensing Information for Other Nearby States:

• Texas
• Oklahoma
• Arkansas
• Mississippi
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