How to Get a Cosmetology License in Hawaii

Before you can get paid to be a cosmetologist, you have to get a license. Each state has its own rules for getting a license. Some require course work. Others will accept apprenticeship hours. Still other states might let you transfer your license from another state. Here is what you'll need to do to get a cosmetology license in Hawaii.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Be a U.S. citizen, national or resident alien with approval to work in the United States. Only these people can get a cosmetology license from Hawaii. All others can apply for a temporary license through the Hawaii Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.

2. Get 1800 hours in courses or 3600 apprenticeship hours.

3. Sign up for the cosmetology license exam. In Hawaii, the exam is a written one.

Tips & Warnings

• You can combine your course hours and apprenticeship hours. Two apprenticeship hours equal one course hour. You must have 1800 course hours to qualify for a cosmetology license.

• If you are licensed in another state and have one year's work experience, you can apply for a license in Hawaii.

• If you have a license in another state and you have taken 1800 course hours or more, you can get a cosmetology license in Hawaii.

• If you have a license in another state and you have taken fewer that 1800 course hours, you will need to take additional courses before you will be considered for a cosmetology license in Hawaii.

Resources

• Find more info at the Hawaii Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.