To become a licensed or certified cosmetologist, you need to receive an education in cosmetology from an accredited school. However, the type of education you need to receive may differ depending on your current state of residence. In addition to training requirements, you also need to be aware of state specific guidelines on continuing education units (CEUs), license renewal periods and fees, license reciprocity or transfer, etc.
Sonya Pitts stands next to her new closets in the Cosmetology classroom. Photo by Nathan Watson for BhamNow. Although public school programs are often unable to purchase the amenities they need, donations are a great help. See how Closets by Design revolutionized the cosmetology program at Birmingham’s George W. Carver High school. The cosmetology program at Carver High…
Prerequisites At least 16 years old Training 1800 school hours; Written and practical exams Instructor License Cosmetology license +2 years of experience Renewal Renew every 2 years, in odd- or even-numbers years, by April 30; $32 fee / $47 reinstate fee Reciprocity Submit an application for licensure by endorsement; Hold a valid license from home…
Prerequisites At least 16 years old; 10th grade education or equivalent Training 1600 school hours / 3200 apprentice hours; Written and practical exams Instructor License Valid License, certification through post-secondary education; $50 Renewal Renew every 2 years, in odd-numbered years, by the original licensing date; $50 fee Reciprocity Must hold a cosmetology license in good…
Prerequisites At least 16 years old; 10th grade education or equivalent Training 1500 school hours; Written and practical exams Instructor License 600 hours in cosmetology teaching courses + exam Renewal Renew every 2 years by the practitioner’s birthday; $80 Fee Reciprocity Hold a valid cosmetology license; Have certification of licensure and training; Pass a state…
Prerequisites At least 23 years old; 2 years of high school education or equivalent Training 1600 school hours; Written and practical exams Instructor License 1 year of licensure + 650 hours of training Renewal Renew every year by the practitioner’s birthday; $30 Fee Reciprocity At least 1 year of practice in current state of licensure…
Prerequisites for a Cosmetologist License in Alabama At least 17 years old; 10th grade education Training 1500 school hours; 3000 apprentice hours in 3 years; Written and Practical Exams Instructor License 12th grade education; 1 year in practice; 650 hour teacher training course and exams Renewal Renewed every 2 odd number years during your birth…
To become a licensed or certified cosmetologist, you need to receive an education in cosmetology from an accredited school. However, the type of education you need to receive may differ depending on your current state of residence. In addition to training requirements, you also need to be aware of state specific guidelines on continuing…