Oregon Cosmetology Licensing Requirements

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Licenses Available: Barbering, Electrology. Facial Technology, Hair Design, Nail Technology

Required Hours:
Barbering: 1350 Hours
Electrology: 600 Hours
Facial Technology: 500 Hours
Hair Design: 1700 Hours
Nail Technology: 600 Hours
* Cosmetology licensees are required to be certified in individual fields of practice as of July 1, 2005.

Minimum Requirements: see website

Reciprocity: Applicants who hold an active license in another state, who have passed a Board approved national written and practical exam may obtain an Oregon license.If you have not passed a Board approved exam and practical exam may obtain an Oregon license.

Further Info: 
Oregon Health Licensing Agency and Board of Cosmetology
700 Summer St. NE, Suite 320
Salem, OR 97301-1287
Phone: 503-378-8667
Fax: 503-585-9114