Rhode Island cosmetology license requirements

“A “hairdresser’s and cosmetician’s license” shall be issued by the division to every applicant”

“has completed a course of instruction in hairdressing and cosmetology consisting of not less than one thousand (1,000) hours of continuous study and practice”

“Has satisfactorily passed a written and a practical examination approved by the division to determine the fitness of the applicant to receive a license”

“Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;”

“Is a citizen of the United States of America or has legal entry into the country;”

“Is of good moral character;”

“Is a high school graduate or holds the equivalent or has twenty-five (25) or more years of prior experience in the practice for which the license is sought;”

“Hairdresser/Cosmetologist: Application by Examination § 5-10-10(a) $25.00”

“in the amount of $25.00 and attached to the upper left-hand corner”

“Hairdresser/Cosmetologist: Renewal § 5-10-10(a) § 23-1-54 $25.00”

“Upon receipt of the application and fee, the administrator of professional regulation shall grant a renewal license effective October 1 and expiring two (2) years later on September 30.”

“A “barber” license shall be issued by the division to every applicant”

“Has completed a course of instruction in barbering consisting of not less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of continuous study and practice in an approved school”

“Has successfully completed one thousand (1,000) hours of barber instruction in an approved school and has completed a minimum of eight hundred forty (840) hours of barber on-the-job training”

“Has satisfactorily passed a written and a practical examination approved by the division to determine the fitness of the applicant to receive a license”

“Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;”

“Is a citizen of the United States of America or has legal entry into the country;”

“Is of good moral character;”

“an applicant seeking licensure as a barber must be a high school graduate or hold the equivalent combination of education and experience.”

“Barber: Application by Examination § 5-10-10(a) $25.00”

“in the amount of $25.00 and attached to the upper left-hand corner”

“Barber: Renewal § 5-10-10(a) § 23-1-54 $25.00”

“Upon receipt of the application and fee, the administrator of professional regulation shall grant a renewal license effective October 1 and expiring two (2) years later on September 30.”

“A “manicurist license” shall be granted to any applicant for the license who meets the following qualifications”

“Has completed a course of instruction, consisting of not less than three hundred (300) hours of professional training in manicuring, in an approved school.”

“Has satisfactorily passed a written and a practical examination approved by the division to determine the fitness of the applicant to receive a license”

“Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;”

“Is a citizen of the United States of America or has legal entry into the country;”

“Is of good moral character;”

“Is a high school graduate or holds the equivalent or has twenty-five (25) or more years of prior experience in the practice for which the license is sought;”

“Manicurist: Application by Examination § 5-10-10(a) $25.00”

“in the amount of $25.00 and attached to the upper left-hand corner”

“Manicurist: Renewal § 5-10-10(a) § 23-1-54 $25.00”

“Upon receipt of the application and fee, the administrator of professional regulation shall grant a renewal license effective October 1 and expiring two (2) years later on September 30.”

“An “esthetician license” shall be granted to any applicant for the license who meets the following qualifications”

“Has completed a course of instruction in esthetics, consisting of not less than six hundred (600) hours of continuous study and practice over a period of not less than four (4) months”

“Has satisfactorily passed a written and a practical examination approved by the division to determine the fitness of the applicant to receive a license”

“Is at least eighteen (18) years of age;”

“Is a citizen of the United States of America or has legal entry into the country;”

“Is of good moral character;”

“Is a high school graduate or holds the equivalent or has twenty-five (25) or more years of prior experience in the practice for which the license is sought;”

“Esthetician: Application by Examination § 5-10-10(a) $25.00”

“in the amount of $25.00 and attached to the upper left-hand corner”

“Esthetician: Renewal § 5-10-10(a) § 23-1-54 $25.00”

“Upon receipt of the application and fee, the administrator of professional regulation shall grant a renewal license effective October 1 and expiring two (2) years later on September 30.”

“Any person licensed to practice barbering, hairdressing, and cosmetic therapy and/or manicuring or esthetics in another state where the requirements are the equivalent of those of this state is entitled to a license”

“If a person applies for a manicurist or esthetician license and is currently licensed in another state, that person may be granted a license if he or she passes the written and practical examinations conducted by the division.”

“Hairdresser/Cosmetologist: Application by Verification (Endorsement) § 5-10-11(c) § 23-1-54 $25.00”

“A 90 Day Temporary License will be issued after reciept of a completed application, fee and a photocopy of an active out-of-state-license.”

“schedule the written exam until he/she has completed all of the required hours for licensure.”

“for a period of three (3) months; provided, that they apply for and are licensed in this state within three (3) months from the commencement of their employment”