Missouri (MO) State Board of Cosmetology License Information

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

Missouri Board of Cosmetology Requirements
Applicants for a cosmetology license in the state of Missouri must be persons of good moral character, have an education equivalent to the successful completion of the 10th grade and be at least 17 years of age.

Apprentices (who have served under the supervision of a licensed cosmetologist) must have no less than:
• 3000 hours for cosmetologists
• 1500 hours for estheticians
• 800 hours for manicurists
Students (of a licensed school) must have no less than:
• 1500 hours' training for cosmetologists (1220 hours training from a public vocational technical school)
• 750 hours' training for estheticians
• 400 hours' training for manicurists

Missouri State Board Reciprocity
The Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners will grant without examination reciprocal licenses to practice cosmetology. Applicant must hold a current license issued by another state, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia whose requirements for licensure are substantially equal to the licensing requirements in Missouri. Applicants are also eligible if they have practiced cosmetology for at least 2 consecutive years in another state, territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.

Missouri (MO) State Board of Cosmetology Contact Information

Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners
3605 Missouri Boulevard
P.O. Box 1062
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1062
573.751.1052 Telephone
866.762.9432 Toll Free
573.751.8167 Fax
800.735.2966 TTY
800.735.2466 Voice Relay
cosbar@pr.mo.gov

The Missouri 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 Missouri cosmetology license.

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