Michigan Cosmetology Licensing Requirements

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Licenses Available: Cosmetology, Esthetics, Electrology, Manicuring, Natural Hair Culturist

Required Hours:
Cosmetologist: 1500 hours
Electrologist: 400 hours (or 6 months apprenticeship)
Esthetician: 400 hours
Manicurist: 400 hours
Natural Hair Culturist: 400 hours

Minimum Requirements: All applicants must be at least 17 years of age (Electrologists must be 18) and have a minimum level of education and 9th grade education.

Reciprocity: An individual licensed in another state or country may qualify provided that person has experience and traing comparable to that required in Michigan.

Further Info:
Board of Cosmetology
P.O. Box 30018
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Phone: (517) 241.9201
Fax: (517) 241.9280