Cosmetology License Guides
Renewal, reciprocity, lookup, continuing education, apprenticeship, and scope-of-practice guides for cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and nail technology licenses — state by state.
License Renewal
Renewal fees, renewal periods, and continuing education requirements for all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Learn more →License Reciprocity
How cosmetology license reciprocity works between states: endorsement vs. reciprocity, what documents you need, and how to transfer your license.
Learn more →License Lookup
Verify a cosmetology license in any state with links to each state board's official license lookup tool.
Learn more →Continuing Education
Continuing education (CE) hours required to renew a cosmetology license in every state, and which states require none at all.
Learn more →Apprenticeship Programs
Which states let you become a licensed cosmetologist through a paid apprenticeship instead of cosmetology school, and how many hours are required.
Learn more →Buccal Massage Scope of Practice
Is buccal massage within an esthetician's scope of practice? See how all 50 states and D.C. define esthetics, and where the law stays silent.
Learn more →Lash Technician License Requirements
Which license, if any, is required to apply eyelash extensions in every state, with primary-source citations.
Learn more →How Long to Get a Cosmetology License
Estimated total time to get a cosmetology license in every state, combining training hours with each board's own license processing time.
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