Maine Cosmetology Licensing Requirements

The Pine Tree State. Remember the Lobster ( best in the world) and the easternmost piece of land in these United States.

Licenses Available: Aesthetician, Barber, Cosmetologist, Electrologist, Manicurist

Required Hours:
Aesthetician: 600 (1250 apprentice)
Barber: 1500 (2500 apprentice)
Cosmetologist: 1500 (2500 apprentice)
Electrologist: 600 hours
Manicurist: 200 (400 apprentice)

Minimum Requirements: 17 years old, 10th Grade education

Reciprocity: The State Board shall waive an exam and grant a license to an applicant who seeks reciprocity, provided the applicant comes from a state where the requirements are the same or higher than Maine's.

Further Info:
Maine State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone (207) 624-8579
Fax (207) 624-8637