Wisconsin Cosmetology Licensing Requirements

Licenses Available: Practioner, Manicurist, Esthetician, Electrologist

Required Hours:
Practioner - 1800 hours
Manicurist - 300 hours
Esthetician - 450 hours
Electrologist - 450 hours

Minimum Requirements: All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its' equivalant. If a high school diploma or its' equivalant is not available than the applicant may take an Ability to Benefit Test.

Reciprocity: All applicants must have at least 4000 hours of experience in licensed practice, have never been disciplined by the licensing authority in their state of licensure. Anyone who doesn't meet these requirements must attend a school in Wisconsin.
Further Info:
Wisconsin Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board
1400 E. Washington Ave
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8935
(608) 266-2112