Rhode Island State Board of Cosmetology License Requirements

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Rhode Island State Board of Cosmetology License Information

In order to obtain a license in cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology or electrology in the state of Rhode Island, students must complete the requirements listed below.

Work Hour Requirements:
COSMETOLOGY: 1500 hours
ESTHETICS: 600 hours
NAIL TECHNOLOGY: 300 hours
ELECTROLOGY: 650 hours

Reciprocity
This is considered on an individual basis. Please see below.

Rhode Island Department of Health, Board of Hairdressing and Barbering licensing exam schedule

Exam Dates		Application Deadline
May 1, 2008		March 31, 2008
August 7, 2008		June 30, 2008
November 5, 2008		September 29, 2008

Note: All applications must be submitted to the Rhode Island Department of Health, Board of Hairdressing and Barbering at this address:
3 Capitol Hill - Room 104
Providence, RI 02908-5097
401-222-2511 (phone)
401-222-1272 (fax)

General Qualifications for All Cosmetology and Barbering Applicants
All applicants for Rhode Island licensure must meet the following requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age
Be a citizen of the United States of America or be lawfully eligible to work
Be of good moral character
Be a high school graduate or hold the equivalent thereof
Have satisfactorily completed a course of instruction in an approved school
Have satisfactorily passed a written and practical examination approved by the Department

Please contact the Rhode Island Department of Health, Division of Hairdressing and Barbering for more information.

Requirements for Applicants Licensed in Another State
Any person licensed to practice barbering, hairdressing/cosmetic therapy, manicuring or esthetics in another state where the requirements are the equivalent of those of this state shall be entitled to a license for barbering, cosmetician, manicurist or esthetician, upon the acceptance of his or her credentials by the Department.

The applicant must have satisfactorily passed a written and practical examination administered by the Rhode Island Department or from another state board

Contact Information
Rhode Island Department of Health, Division of Hairdressing & Barbering
3 Capitol Hill - Room 104
Providence, RI 02908-5097
401-222-2511 (phone)
401-222-1272 (fax)

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