License: Cosmetologist

8945 W. Russell Road, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 508-0015

Applicants must have completed 1,600 hours in a school of cosmetology program approved by the State Board; completed school through at least the 10th grade or the equivalent; be at least 18 years old; and pass the written and practical exams. If you are transferring from another state, you must have a current license in good standing, and you must prove that you have passed the national exam or you must take the written exam in Nevada. Cosmetology Instructor Applicants must have completed a Provisional Instructor License (PIL) or Student Instructor program in a Nevada school; be at least 18 years old; and pass the written and practical exams. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: application--$15; examination, written and practical--$110; examination, national written --$110; 2-year license--$70; 4-year license renewal--$140.
More information about this license

  • Stand-alone license
  • Both state and third-party exams required
  • Degree required
  • Continuing education required
  • Experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
License information updated 01/14/2016