License: Beauty Instructor

Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs Professional and Vocational Licensing Division Board of Barbering and Cosmetology external site

P. O. Box 3469

[335 Merchant St., Rm. 301, Honolulu, HI 96813]

Honolulu, HI 96801-0000

(808) 586-3000

DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATION: A Beauty Instructor teaches Beauty Operators. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING: Personal requirements: Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or alien authorized to work in the U.S. Be at least 16 years of age. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Possess a current and valid Hawaii Beauty Operator (BEO) license. Have experience as a licensed Beauty Operator for at least 1 year in Hawaii or in another jurisdiction with standards substantially similar to Hawaii. Completed 600 hours of Beauty instructor training at a beauty school OR possess an instructor license in another jurisdiction EXAMINATIONS: Exam given by Prometric are scheduled three times a year, usually in January, May, and October. APPLICATION AND FEES: $20 for application. Temporary permit is $40. In 2022, pay $145 (license $22 + CRF $100 + 1/2 renewal $23) In 2023, pay $72 (license $22 + CRF $50) *All licenses, regardless of date issued, expire on December 31 of every ODD-NUMBERED year. OTHER: There were 95 licenses currently active as of February 24, 2022. ~ revised 09/20