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Be at least 16 years of age and have a high school diploma or a GED.
Enroll in a state-licensed cosmetology school.
Complete your courses. Most programs take 9-15 months to complete.
Complete training hours. Depending on the state, you will need to complete between 1,000 and 2,300 hours, including time spent in the classroom.
Pass the state licensing exam. All states require licensing for cosmetologists. Candidates for a license must graduate a state-approved cosmetology program and pass a state exam.
Enroll in a state-licensed cosmetology school.
Complete your courses. Most programs take 9-15 months to complete.
Complete training hours. Depending on the state, you will need to complete between 1,000 and 2,300 hours, including time spent in the classroom.
Pass the state licensing exam. All states require licensing for cosmetologists. Candidates for a license must graduate a state-approved cosmetology program and pass a state exam.