Rhode Island Cosmetology Licensing Requirements

The Ocean State, Little Rhody

Licenses Available: Barber, Electrologist, Esthetician, Hairdresser, Cosmetician, Manicurist

Required Hours:
Barber: 1500 Hours
Electrologist: 650 Hours
Esthetician: 600 Hours
Hairdresser, Cosmetician: 1500 Hours
Manicurist: 300 Hours

Minimum Requirements: see website

Reciprocity: Granted to those Applicants with credentials equal to or greater than those of Rhode Island. Work experience is a consideration. 100 hours of credit for each 3 months you have been licensed, not to exceed 500 hours of credit.

Further Info:
Board of Hairdressing and Barbering
Office of Health Professionals Regulation
3 Capital Hill - Room 105
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: (401) 222-2827
Fax: (401) 222-1272