Indiana Cosmetology Licensing Requirements

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Licenses Available: Barber, Cosmetology, Electrologist, Esthetician, Manicurist / Nail Technologist, Shampoo Operator

Required Hours:
Barber: 1500 hours
Cosmetologist: 1500 hours
Electrologist: 300 Hours + 1500 Hours beauty culture course or 700 hours esthetics course (licensed)
Esthetician: 700 hours
Manicurist / Nail Technologist: 450 hours
Shampoo Operator: 300 Hours

Minimum Requirements:
Applicants for Cosmetologist, Estheticians and Nail Technology must be at least 18 years of age and have at least a 10th grade education or its equivalant,

Reciprocity: Applicants that have been licensed as a Cosmetologist in another state may obtain a license in the state of Indiana as long as the state they are originally licensed in has requirements equal to those of Indiana.

Further Info:
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
302 West Washington Street, Room E034
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 234-3031
Fax: (317) 232-2312