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South Dakota Cosmetology Commission License Information In order to obtain a license in cosmetology, esthetics or nail
technology in the state of South Dakota, students must complete the
requirements listed below. Please contact the South Dakota Cosmetology
Commission for more information.
Requirements The South Dakota Cosmetology Commission shall issue a license to any person who meets the following requirements:
- 18 years or older
- Evidence of completion of high school or GED
- Submission of application to Cosmetology Commission
- Pay examination fee, which includes the first license
- Passage of 3 examinations – NIC national written, NIC national practical, and South Dakota state laws
Required hours of education from an approved South Dakota cosmetology school are as follows: COSMETOLOGY: 2100 hours ESTHETICS: 600 hours NAIL TECHNOLOGY: 400 hours
Reciprocity You may become a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician or nail technician
in South Dakota through reciprocity if your current state license has
equal or greater requirements than South Dakota. (If you do not have a
current license, then you should apply as an out-of-state student.) Contact Information South Dakota Cosmetology Commission 500 East Capitol Pierre, SD 57501-5070 Phone: 605-773-6193 Fax: 605-773-7175 E-mail Address: cosmetology@state.sd.us Find South Dakota beauty schools that can help you obtain a license in cosmetology, nail technology, and other programs in South Dakota.
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