South Carolina Board of Cosmetology License Information

South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology License Information
In order to obtain a South Carolina cosmetology license in cosmetology, esthetics or nail technology in the state of South Carolina, students must complete the South Carolina cosmetology license requirements listed below by the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology. When getting a South Carolina cosmetology license, there really is no incorrect way to go about training as long as you have completed your coursework at a South Carolina cosmetology school. As stated by the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology, the South Carolina cosmetology license requirements require one to have attended a South Carolina cosmetology school or when transferring into the state, the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology, requires you to meet their guidelines. After finishing your training, you are required to pass a licensing exam issue by the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology. Once passing you will receive your South Carolina cosmetology license. You're now able to work in the state of South Carolina. Keep in mind, just because you received your South Carolina cosmetology license you may want to consider continuing education to further get full utilization from your SC cosmetology license.

South Carolina Cosmetology License 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

Note: All applications must be submitted to the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology at this address:

PO Box 11329
Columbia, S.C. 29211-1329
803-896-4568 (phone)
803-896-4484 (fax)

General South Carolina Cosmetology License Requirements for All Cosmetology and Barbering Applicants
All applicants applying for a South Carolina cosmetology license 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.
South Carolina Cosmetology License 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.

South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology Contact Information

South Carolina Board of Cosmetology
PO Box 11329
Columbia, S.C. 29211-1329
803-896-4568 (phone)
803-896-4484 (fax)

The South Carolina 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 South Carolina cosmetology license.

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