California Cosmetology Licensing Requirements

The Golden Bear. Home to three Major League teams. Hollywood and The Golden Gate.

Licenses Available: Cosmetologist, , Esthetician, Manicurist, Barber and Electrologist

Required Hours:
Barber: 1500 Hours
Cosmetologist: 1600 Hours
Electrologist: 600 Hours (or 2-yr apprenticeship)
Esthetician: 600 Hours
Manicurist: 400 Hours

Minimum Requirements: All applicants must be at least 17 years of age and have at least a 10th grade education or its' equivalent. The exception would be Electrologist (must possess at least a 12th grade education).

Reciprocity: No reciprocity available. Applicants must take written and practical exam. In the case of barbers, only the written exam is required.

Further Info:
California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
2420 Del Paso Road (Suite 100)
Sacramento, CA 95834
PHONE : 800-952-5210
FAX: 916-445-7005