There is no umbrella cosmetology license in Connecticut. But in order to obtain a license in one of the cosmetology practitioner disciplines in this state, you have to attend a licensed school and complete the minimum required training hours before you can take the state’s board exams. These required training hours are specified by the Connecticut Examining Board for Barbers, Hairdressers, and Cosmeticians. After you pass the exam you can apply for the license. The initial application fee $100.
Minimum required training hours
- Cosmetologist license: no umbrella cosmetology license in this state
- Barber license: 1500 hours
- Electrologist: 600 hours
- Esthetician license: no license required
- Hairdresser license: 1500 hours
- Nail Technician: no license required
Examinations are already stressful but a lack of information or misinformation only adds unnecessary stress. Prometric conducts the examination. Therefore, we advise every applicant to read through the information Prometric provides and contact the Board if you have further questions.
Contact Information Connecticut Examining Board for Barbers, Hairdressers, and Cosmeticians
The Connecticut Examining Board for Barbers, Hairdressers, and Cosmeticians is an entity of the Connecticut Department of Public Health
Address
Connecticut Examining Board for Barbers, Hairdressers, and Cosmeticians
410 Capitol Avenue, MS #13PHO
P. O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone: 860-509-7603 – Menu Option 6
Fax: 860-509-8457
Administrative/Non-Licensure: 860-509-7648
Email: dph.hairdresserteam@ct.gov
Forms are to be mailed to:
Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Ave., MS # 12 APP
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134
Cosmetology License Renewal
Cosmetology licenses in Connecticut are renewed every two years. At the moment 10 continuing education (CE) are required for individual license renewal. The renewal fees are $100 for renewal of cosmetology and barber licenses.
Out-of-state license / Out-of-country license
Licensed in another state
An out-of-state license does not automatically qualify you for a cosmetology license in Connecticut. An applicant for licensure based on an out-of-state license may qualify for licensure provided the applicant holds a current hairdresser license at the time of application in any other state, the District of Columbia, or in a commonwealth or territory of the United States and was issued such license on the basis of successful completion of a program of education and training in hairdressing and cosmetology and successfully completed an examination.
Documentation Requirements
Completed notarized application with photograph and fee of $100.00 in the form of a bank check or money order payable to, “Treasurer, State of Connecticut”;
A license verification form from all states in which the applicant is or has been licensed, current or expired, forwarded to this office from the appropriate authority in which the applicant is or has ever been licensed as a hairdresser/cosmetician. The license verification must document that the applicant was issued a license based on successful completion of a program of education and training and that the applicant was issued the license based on successful completion of an examination.
Most jurisdictions charge a fee for verification. Be sure to contact the jurisdiction for fee information.
All supporting documentation should be sent from the source to:
Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Ave., MS # 12 APP
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: (860) 509-7603
Fax: (860) 707-1930
Email: dph.hairdresserteam@ct.gov
see official information here: Hairdresser, Barber
Licensed in another country
Foreign-trained applicants may qualify provided the applicant meets the requirements for either licensure by examination (Hairdresser) or endorsement (Hairdresser) of an out-of-state license.
A foreign license individual with a Barber or Electrologist, please contact the Board.
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Disclaimer: We don’t guarantee the accuracy of the above information. Ultimately the Connecticut Examining Board for Barbers, Hairdressers, and Cosmeticians determines license requirements and will provide you with all needed information. We are not affiliated with the Board in any way. If you have questions or comments please contact us here. The information on this page was last updated on 11/6/2017.