Since every U.S state requires an esthetician license, it is important for all beauticians to have one. These licenses are mandatory to protect the public interest since they relate to the diagnosis and treatments process.
It requires all estheticians to be well-versed in skin histology before they can get a working license. Everyone, including Salon Booths and Private Salons, have to fulfill these requirements to start operating.
Below are the Esthetician requirements for each state. And if you would like to know more about the requirements, you can check them out here.
ALABAMA
- Minimum 16 years old with 10th-grade education or above
- 1,000 clock hours or 2,000 hours under the supervision of a licensed esthetician.
- 1 year in practice
Contact
Alabama Board of Cosmetology
(800) 815-7453
[email protected]
ALASKA
- At least 17 years old; High school education or equivalent
- 350 hours of apprenticeship program training with exams
- 1 year in practice for license
Contact
Alaska Board of Barbers & Hairdressers
(907) 465-2547
[email protected]
ARIZONA
- At least 23 years old with 2 years of high school education
- 500 hours training and hands-on experience for license
Contact
Arizona State Board of Cosmetology
(480) 784-4539
[email protected]
ARKANSAS
- At least 16 years old and 10th grade education
- 600 hours education with exams
- Minimum of 600 instructor training hours for license
Contact
Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology
(501) 682-2168
CALIFORNIA
- 16 years old and above with 10th grade education
- 1600 school hours with examinations
- Hold a valid license for practice
Contact
California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
(800) 952-5210
[email protected]
COLORADO
- At least 16 years and above
- 600 clock hour with written and practical exams
- Cosmetology License + 2 Years Experience for practice
Contact
Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology
(303) 894-7800
[email protected]
CONNECTICUT
- At least 8th grade education
- 1,500 hours training
- Completion of cosmetology instructor examination required
Contact
Connecticut Board of Cosmetology
(860) 509-7603
[email protected]
D.C.
- 600 hrs (Master: 1200 hrs)
Contact
877-374-1155
www.pearsonvue.com/dc/barbers_cosmo/
[email protected]
DELAWARE
- 16 years old and above
- Training 1,500 hours / 3000 apprentice hours
- 2 years’ experience with 250 hours of teacher training
Contact
State of Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
(302) 744-4500
FLORIDA
- At least 16 years old; received high school diploma or equivalent
- 260 hours; Written exam
- Attend a cosmetology school that offers a certification program
Contact
850-487-1395
www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/cosmo/index.html
[email protected]
GEORGIA
- At least 17 years old
- 1000 – 2000 hours apprenticeship with written and practical exams
- High school diploma
Contact
478-207-2440
www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/cosmetology/default.html
Guam
- 600 hours training
- Unknown requirements
Contact
671-735-7406 x8
http://www.dphss.guam.gov/content/guam-board-barbering-and-cosmetology
HAWAII
- 16 years of age & High school education
- Training
- 600 Hours / 1200 Apprenticeship
Contact
www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/barber
808-586-3000
IDAHO
- At least 16.5 years of age and high school education
- 600 Hours / 1200 Apprenticeship
Contact
[email protected]
208-334-3233
ILLINOIS
- At least 16 years of age and 8th grade education
- 750 hours/ 25 credit hour equivalency
Contact
217-785-0800
www.idfpr.com/dpr/WHO/esth.asp
INDIANA
- At least 18 years of age; At least 10th grade education or equivalent
- 700 hours Training
Contact
317-234-3031
www.in.gov/pla/cosmo.html
IOWA
- High school diploma or GED
- 600 hours with written Exam
Contact
515-281-4416
www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure/board_home.asp?board=cos
KANSAS
- At least 17 years old; High school graduate, or equivalent
- 1000 hours training
Contact
785-296-3155
www.accesskansas.org/kboc/
LOUISIANA
- At least 16 years old; 10th grade high school education
- 750 hours training
Contact
225-756-3404
www.lsbc.louisiana.gov
MAINE
- At least 17 years old; 10th grade education
- 600 hours / 1000 hours Apprenticeship
Contact
207-624-8603
www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/barbers/index.html
MARYLAND
- At least 17 years old with minimum 9th grade education
- 600 school hours and Theory exams
Contact
410-230-6320
www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cos/
MASSACHUSETTS
- At least 17 years old; 10th grade education
- 300 hours; Practical and Written exams
Contact
617-727-9940
www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/hd/index.html
MICHIGAN
- At least 17 years old; Minimum of a 9th grade education
- 400 hours (6-month apprenticeship)
Contact
517-241-9201
www.michigan.gov/cosmetology
MINNESOTA
- 12th grade education
- 600 hours and Examinations
Contact
651-201-2742
www.bceboard.state.mn.us/
MISSISSIPPI
- At least 17 years old with high education
- 600 hours training with exams
Contact
601-987-6837
www.msbc.state.ms.us/msbc/cosmetology.nsf
MISSOURI
- 17 years old and at least a 10th grade education
- 750 hours training
Contact
866-762-9432
http://pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp
MONTANA
- Minimum 18 years old with a high school degree
- 650 hours training
Contact
406-841-2378
www.cosmetology.mt.gov
NEBRASKA
- At least 17 years old with complete basic first aid classes
- 600 hours training and exams
Contact
402-471-2117
http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Pages/crl_mhcs_esthindex.aspx
NEVADA
- At least 18 years old; 10th grade education
- 900 hours training
Contact
702-486-6542
http://cosmetology.nv.gov/
NEW HAMPSHIRE
- 12th grade education or GED equivalent; Must possess a good professional character
- 600 hours training
Contact
603-271-3608
www.nh.gov/cosmet/
NEW JERSEY
- At least 17 years old; High school diploma or equivalent
- 600 hours training with exams
Contact
973-504-6400
www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/cosmetology/
NEW MEXICO
- 17 years old with minimum 2 years in high school
- 600 hours training
Contact
505-476-4690
www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Barbers_and_Cosmetologists.aspx
NEW YORK
- Minimum 17 years old
- 600 hours training alongside exams
Contact
518-474-4429
www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/appearance/appearance.html
NORTH CAROLINA
- 600 hours training and scoring 75% or higher
- No information on minimum education
Contact
919-733-4117
www.nccosmeticarts.com
NORTH DAKOTA
- Must have a high school diploma
- 600 hours; Exams
Contact
701-224-9800
www.ndcosmetology.com/home/
OHIO
- At least 16 years old; 10th grade education
- 750 hours training
Contact
614-466-3834
www.ok.gov/cosmo/
OKLAHOMA
- 16 years old and 10th grade education
- 600 hours study or 1200 hours of training
Contact
405-521-2441
[email protected]
OREGON
- At least 16 years with 8th grade education
- 250 hours training
Contact
503-378-8667
www.oregon.gov/OHLA/COS/
PENNSYLVANIA
- At least 16 years old; 10th grade education
- 300 hours in a licensed cosmetology school
Contact
717-783-7130 www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/state_board_of_cosmetology/12507
RHODE ISLAND
- At least 18 years old with high school
- 600 hours of continuous study
Contact
401-222-2828
www.health.state.ri.us/licenses/cosmetology/
SOUTH CAROLINA
- At least a 10th grade education and 16 years old
- 450 hour of training with Practical exams
Contact
803-896-4588
www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/cosmetology/
SOUTH DAKOTA
- Min 18 years old with high school degree
- 600 hours of training
Contact
605-773-6193
www.state.sd.us/dol/boards/cos/
TENNESSEE
- Min 16 years of age
- 750 hours of training with exams
Contact
800-480-9285
www.state.tn.us/commerce/boards/cosmo/
TEXAS
- At least 17 years old; High school diploma
- 750 hours; Written and Practical exams
Contact
512-463-6599
www.license.state.tx.us/cosmet/cosmet.html
UTAH
- At least 17 years old
- 600 hours training
Contact
801-530-6628
www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/cosmetology_barbering.html
VERMONT
- 18 years old or above with high school degree
- 600 hours of training
Contact
802-828-1134
www.vtprofessionals.org/opr1/cosmetologists/
VIRGINIA
- 600 hours; Board-approved exam
- No data on minimum education requirements
Contact
804-367-8509
www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/BarberCosmo/
WASHINGTON
- 17 years old
- 750 hours training
Contact
360-664-6626
www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology/
WEST VIRGINIA
- A least 18 years old and High school diploma
- 600 hours and exams
Contact
304-558-2924
www.wvbbc.org/
WISCONSIN
- 18 years old or above
- 1,550 training hours
Contact
608-266-5511
www.drl.state.wi.us/profession.asp?profid=62&locid=0
WYOMING
- Above 16 years old with 10th grade education
- 600 hours of training and Exam
Contact
307-777-3534
http://cosmetology.state.wy.us
US Virgin Islands
- 250 hours training
- Education requirements None known
Contact
340-776-8303
http://dlca.vi.gov/boardcertifications/steps/barbers/bbmlist.html
