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Rhode Island State Board of Cosmetology License InformationIn 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
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Exam Dates
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Application Deadline
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May 1, 2008
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March 31, 2008
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August 7, 2008
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June 30, 2008
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November 5, 2008
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September 29, 2008
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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) Find Rhode Island beauty schools that can help you obtain a license in cosmetology, nail technology, and other programs in Rhode Island.
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