New York Cosmetology Licensing Requirements

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Licenses Available: Barber, Barber's Apprentice, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Specialty, Natural Hair Styling, Waxing

Required Hours:
Barber and Barber's Apprentice: See Web Site
Cosmetology: 1000 Hours
Esthetics: 600 Hours
Nail Specialty: 250 Hours
Natural Hair Styling: 300 Hours
Waxing: 75 Hours

Minimum Requirements: All applicants must be at least 17 years of age and have a certificate from a physician showing the person is free from communicable diseases.

Reciprocity: See Web Site

Further Info:
New York Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
84 Holland Avenue
Albany, New York 12208-3490
Telephone: (518) 474-4429
Fax: (518) 473-6648