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South Carolina Board of Cosmetology License Information

In 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
10:00 a.m.
March 10
108
10:00 a.m.
May 12
108
10:00 a.m.
July 14
108
10:00 a.m.
September 8
108
10:00 a.m.
November 10
108
10:00 a.m.

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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