Cosmetology License Requirements by State

Every state has different cosmetology license requirements, and Beauty Schools Directory keeps in frequent contact with the regulatory boards in each state to offer the most thorough and up-to-date information possible, including the required cosmetology hours per state. We also request licensing information for the following beautician licenses: cosmetologist, barber, esthetician, nail technician, makeup artist, permanent makeup artist, laser hair removal specialist and cosmetology school instructor. The states are are in alphabetical order below:

We offer the most current information possible for each state's licensing, including continuing education requirements, minimum training hours required for each specialty license, renewal information, reciprocity/endorsement/transfer information and contact information for the board. Be aware that not every state offers every license, and in some states the cosmetology board is not the one that oversees that license. The information you find listed within each state is the latest data that Beauty Schools Directory has on file for each board of cosmetology's license requirements. Training hours and minimum license requirements are subject to change. Please contact the appropriate state board licensing agencies if you have any questions. If you see an error in any of the licensing information or contact information for each state, please contact us and let us know!