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Licensing Requirements

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All information listed on the following pages MAY NOT be current.
Please check directly with the agency.

Licensing Requirements Home


Utah


Cosmetologist/Barber Licensing:
Massage Practice:
Nail Technician:
200 hours
Home Salon and Mobile Salon allowed.

MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.
Utah Law, R156-1a-502(12), Unprofessional Conduct for a Nail Tech to use Methyl Methacrylate.

UTAH Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing
Board of Cosmetology
160 East, 300 South
P.O. Box 45805
Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0805
801/530-6628
Fax: 801-530-6511
cormond@br.state.ut.us


Vermont


Manicurist: 150 hours
Reciprocity: All who meet VT requirements
Home Salon allowed

MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.

Complaint Form

Secretary of States Office
Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
26 Terrace Street
Drawer 09
Montpelier, VT 05609-1106
802-828-2191
Fax: 802-828-2465
nmorin@secstate.vt.us


Virginia


Cosmetology:1500 hour, apprenticeship 3000 hours.
Manicurist: 150 Hours.
Reciprocity: Granted to applicants who have completed the same amount of hours as required by Virginia. Credit given to those who have worked in the "field" for a minimum of six months.
Note: A licensed barber, who has held a license for at least two years may sit for the Cosmetology exam, without further training.
Home Salon and Mobile Salon allowed.

File a Complaint

VIRGINIA
Dept. of Professional Occupation & Regulation Board of Cosmetology
3600W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23230
804/367-8509
Fax: 804-367-2475


Washington

Cosmetology:1600 hour
Barber - 1000 hours
Esthetician - 600 hours
Instructor - 500 hours
Manicurist: 600 hours
Reciprocity: Written exam is taken when an individual submits a complete application and current verification from originating board and pays proper fees.
Home Salon and Mobile Salon allowed.

MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.

Complaint Form

Exam Info

WASHINGTON
Dept. of Licensing Professional Licensing Services
Cosmetology Section
405 Blacklake Blvd.
P.O. Box 9026
Olympia, WA 98507-9026
(360) 664-6626
Fax: (360) 664-2550
plssunit@dol.wa.gov


West Virginia


Cosmetology: 2000 hours
Nail Technology: 400 hours
Esthetics: 600 hours
Reciprocity: granted to those applicants with the same or greater requirements as those of West Virginia's. However, an applicant with less than those hours may receive credit of 300 hours for every year of practical experience.
Home Salon allowed.

Complaints larryabsten@wvdhhr.org or (304) 558-2924

WEST VIRGINIA Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists
1716 Pennsylvania Ave., #7
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 558-2924
Fax:
(304) 558-3450

 


Wisconsin


Barbering & Cosmetology: 1800 hours
Manicurist: 300 hours
Aesthetician: 450 hours
Electrologist: 450 hours
Apprentice:
Barbering & Cosmetology Instructor
Barbering & Cosmetology Manager
Manicuring Instructor
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its' equivalent. If a high school diploma or its' equivalent 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 and after graduation will get licensed.
Home Salon allowed.

MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.

Look up License Holders

File a Complaint

WISCONSIN Dept. of Regulations & Licensing
Barbering & Cosmetology Examining Board
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708
608/266-5511
(608) 266-2112
Fax: 608-267-3816


Wyoming

Manicurist/Nail Technician: 400 hours
Reciprocity: All states with equal or better requirements; written and practical exam or at least 1 year work history.
Home Salon and Mobile Salon allowed.

MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.
Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.
Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them or us directly.

Filing a Complaint

WYOMING Board of Cosmetology
2515 Warren Ave., Ste. 302
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307/777-3534
Fax: 307-777-5700
babern@state.wy.us  

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