Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Requirements

To receive a cosmetology license in the state of California a student must:

1. Complete a cosmetology, barbering, skin care, or nail care course in a school approved by the California State Board of Barbering & Cosmetology.
2. Submit an application and required fee.
3. Have a least a 10th grade education or its equivalent and is at least 17 years of age.
4. Must receive a passing score on the written test.