To receive a cosmetology license in Iowa or a license in one of the other beauty 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 Iowa Board of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences. After you pass the exam you can apply for the license. The total fee for the license is $105, which totals from $50 application fee and $55 exam fee (payable to PSI).

 

Minimum required training hours

  • Cosmetologist license: 2100 hours
  • Esthetician license: 600 hours
  • Nail Technician: 325 hours

Examinations are already stressful, but a lack of information or misinformation only adds unnecessary stress. PSI Services LLC conducts the examination. Therefore, we advise every applicant to read through the Board information regarding licensing or at PSIexams.com  and contact the Board or PSI if you have further questions.

 

Contact Information Iowa Board of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences

Address

Iowa Board of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
321 E. 12th Street
Lucas Bldg., 5th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075

Phone: 515-281-4416
Fax: 515-281-3121
E-mail Address: rosemary.bonanno@idph.iowa.gov

Website, Fees, FAQs

 

Cosmetology License Renewal

Cosmetology licenses in Iowa are renewed every two years.  At the moment, 8 continuing education (CE) is required for individual license renewal. The renewal fees are $60. See also: official renewal online services.

 

Out-of-state license / Out-of-country license

An out-of-state license or out of country license does not automatically qualify you for a cosmetology license in Iowa. Unfortunately, Iowa does not allow to obtain a license through reciprocity either. But you may obtain licensure through endorsement instead. Please contact the board for a case to case evaluation.

 

 

Disclaimer: We don’t guarantee the accuracy of the above information. Ultimately the Iowa Board of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences 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 9/23/2017.