South Carolina Board of Cosmetology License InformationIn order to obtain a license in cosmetology, esthetics or nail
technology in the state of South Carolina, students must complete the
requirements listed below.
Work Hour Requirements:
COSMETOLOGY: 1500 hours
ESTHETICS: 450 hours
NAIL TECHNOLOGY: 300 hours
Reciprocity
This is granted to applicants who have completed the same requirements
as South Carolina. You may have to pass the national exam. Please see
below.
South Carolina Department of Health, Division of Hairdressing & Barbering licensing exam schedule
The exams are held at:
Residence Inn by Marriott, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
| Date of Exam | Room Number | Meeting Time |
| January 14 |
108
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10:00 a.m.
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March 10
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108
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10:00 a.m.
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May 12
|
108
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10:00 a.m.
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July 14
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108
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10:00 a.m.
|
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September 8
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108
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10:00 a.m.
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November 10
|
108
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10:00 a.m.
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Note: All applications must be submitted to the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology at this address:
PO Box 11329
Columbia, S.C. 29211-1329
803-896-4568 (phone)
803-896-4484 (fax)
General Qualifications for All Cosmetology and Barbering Applicants
All applicants for South Carolina licensure must meet the following requirements:
- Take and pass a written and practical exam
- Be at least 16 years old
- Have at least a 10th grade education or equivalency
- Submit an application
- Pay the prescribed fee
Please contact the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology 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 South Carolina Department or from another state board.
Contact Information
South Carolina Board of Cosmetology
PO Box 11329
Columbia, S.C. 29211-1329
803-896-4568 (phone)
803-896-4484 (fax)
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