Cosmetology Schools in Ohio

Cosmetology
IN
Ohio

Do you drool over the creative use of ombre coloring? Have you been known to stop someone in the middle of a sentence to examine their on-point nail art? Is well-done makeup equal to artwork in your eyes?

If you can answer yes to these questions, you may be a beauty fanatic at heart. Why not use that passion and turn it into an exciting career in Ohio?

State License Requirements
1,500
Hours
300
Hours if Hairstlyist License

Your final step on the path to a beauty license is the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology. They verify your completion of 1,500 training hours and schedule your written exam and skills exam. You must pay a $45 licensing fee and a $31.50 examination fee before getting your license.

Education Details

When you become a beauty student, you can discover new trends, classic styles, and tried-and-true techniques. This program covers hair, skin, and nails, so you can develop a diverse skill set. With each new topic you explore, you study theory and get hands-on practice. Licensed Ohio cosmetology schools are required to touch on specific subjects.

Required Beauty Topics in Ohio Programs

  • Thermal curling
  • Disinfection, sterilization, and sanitation
  • Haircutting with razor, shears, and thinning shears
  • Chemical waving
  • Hair coloring and retouching
  • Foil highlighting
  • Relaxing and retouching
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
License Renewal
8
License Renewal Hours
2 Years
License Renewal Period

Ohio licenses must be renewed by January 31 of every odd-numbered year. It costs $30 to renew your license, and the board requires at least 8 hours of cosmetology continuing education classes per renewal period. Instructors must complete an additional 8 hours of Instructor-Only continuing education. One hour of continuing education must be dedicated to human trafficking. If the renewal is late, it's $75. If you get an independent contractor's license, the license is $60 if renewed on time, $105 if late. The original cost of the independent contractor's license is $75.

Careers
$27,300
Salary
12%
Job Outlook Increase
Between 2016 - 2026

Whichever path you end up choosing, you can take advantage of professional resources through groups like the Ohio Salon Association. The job outlook in Ohio is sunny. From 2016 through 2026, O*Net predicts a 12% increase in cosmetology job openings in Ohio (2019). The average salary for an Ohio cosmetologist is $27,300 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019).

Working as a Cosmetologist

No matter what type of work experience you have or what goals you have for your career, you may find a beauty career that fits you. Cosmetologists who specialize in hair coloring and haircutting often thrive in salons, including family chain salons and boutique salons. Those who feel at home applying makeup and doing skin care treatments may look for spa job openings. Nail technology specialists can explore options at nail salons.

State board Contact Information

Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
1929 Gateway Circle
Grove City, OH 43123
Phone Number: 614-466-3834
Fax Number: 614-644-6880
E-mail Address: sue.gatwood@cos.state.oh.us or ashley.riffle@cos.state.oh.us

The Ohio State Board of Cosmetology can answer additional questions about obtaining an Ohio cosmetology license.

Ohio has long been an amenable state for those in the cosmetology field.
Beauty professionals take pride in having a bevy of skills that bring customers
back for more. They gain those skills thanks to a network of resources
from these institutions.

Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
Ohio Salon Association
Professional Beauty Association

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Cincinnati  /  Columbus  /  Cleveland-Akron  /  Dayton  /  Toledo  /  Zanesville

Find the Beauty Schools in Ohio that interest you below,

Elite School of Cosmetology

1165 E. Main St.,
Ashland, OH 44805
Program: Cosmetology

About Us Now offering Evening Classes! The staff of instructors and school administrators at the Elite School of Cosmetology are profoundly dedicated to the education of all hair services, esthetics, skin care and About Us Now offering Evening Classes! The staff of instructors and school administrators at the Elite School of Cosmetology are profoundly dedicated to the education of all hair services, esthetics, skin care and nail techniques. Our goal is to train students in the art, science, marketing and professionalism of the work place. The instructors will work closely with each student while giving them a hands on experience. The owners and staff at Elite think there are several things that clearly set us apart from other Cosmetology Schools. The first is the smaller size of our classes. Compared to other schools we have a small student to instructor ratio that helps insure the quality of education to each student. Another factor is at Elite we have our own private (non-city) parking lot for students as well as our clients. We also have a beautiful student salon as well as individual work stations for each student. One of the biggest factors to consider when deciding on a Cosmetology school is the instructors' experience and knowledge in the beauty industry. Our instructors have a combined thirty eight years of their instructors license as well as sixty four years of salon experience. All of our instructors are very compassionate in educating our students. When comparing schools these are only a few examples to take into consideration when choosing the school that is right for you.  
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Elite School of Cosmetology

175 Benedict Ave,
Norwalk, OH 44857
Program: Cosmetology

About Us Now offering Evening Classes! The staff of instructors and school administrators at the Elite School of Cosmetology are profoundly dedicated to the education of all hair services, esthetics, skin care and About Us Now offering Evening Classes! The staff of instructors and school administrators at the Elite School of Cosmetology are profoundly dedicated to the education of all hair services, esthetics, skin care and nail techniques. Our goal is to train students in the art, science, marketing and professionalism of the work place. The instructors will work closely with each student while giving them a hands on experience. The owners and staff at Elite think there are several things that clearly set us apart from other Cosmetology Schools. The first is the smaller size of our classes. Compared to other schools we have a small student to instructor ratio that helps insure the quality of education to each student. Another factor is at Elite we have our own private (non-city) parking lot for students as well as our clients. We also have a beautiful student salon as well as individual work stations for each student. One of the biggest factors to consider when deciding on a Cosmetology school is the instructors' experience and knowledge in the beauty industry. Our instructors have a combined thirty eight years of their instructors license as well as sixty four years of salon experience. All of our instructors are very compassionate in educating our students. When comparing schools these are only a few examples to take into consideration when choosing the school that is right for you.  
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