Wisconsin Board of Cosmetology License Information

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

Wisconsin Board of Cosmetology Requirements
BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY: 1800 hours
ESTHETICS: 450 hours
ELECTROLOGY: 450 hours
NAIL TECHNOLOGY: 300 hours

Wisconsin Board of Cosmetology Reciprocity
All applicants must have at least 4000 hours of experience in licensed practice, have never been disciplined by the licensing authority in their state of licensure. Anyone who doesn't meet these requirements must attend a school in Wisconsin and after graduation will get licensed.

Wisconsin State Board of Cosmetology Contact Information

Wisconsin Dept. of Regulations & Licensing
Barbering & Cosmetology Examining Board
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708
608-266-5511 (phone)
608-267-3816 (fax)

The Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin cosmetology license.

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