Maryland Cosmetology Licensing Requirements

The Old Line State

Licenses Available: Cosmetologist, Apprentice Cosmetologist, Senior Cosmetologist, Electrologist, Esthetician, Apprentice Esthetician, Nail Technician, Apprentice Nail Technician, Makeup Artist

Required Hours:
Cosmetologist: 1500 hours (or 24 months as registered apprentice)
Electrologist: 600 hours
Esthetician: 600 hours (or 12 months as registered apprentice)
Nail Technician: 250 hours (or 8 months as registered apprentice)
Makeup Artist, Senior and Apprentice Cosmetologist, Apprentice Esthetician and Nail Technician: See Web Site

Minimum Requirements: Applicant must be at least 17 years of age. Ninth grade education or equivalent

Reciprocity: An individual who possesses a current license in another state and who can provide certification that their license was obtained under the same standards as required in Maryland and is in good standing and current is eligible for a license by endorsement (reciprocity).

Further Info:
State Board of Cosmetologists
500 N. Calvert Street
Room 307
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Phone: (410) 230-6320