To receive a cosmetology license in Nevada 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 as specified by the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology before you can take the exams. The license application fee is $15, the fee for the national test $110. The Nevada State Board of Cosmetology Specialist Team oversees the administration of three tests: a theory test, a state law test, and a practical test. All three tests are offered daily at both Board Locations. Please refer to their General Testing Information page for more information.
Minimum Required Training Hours
- Cosmetology license: 1,600 hours
- Aesthetician license: 900 hours
- Electrologist license: 500 hours
- Hair Designer license: 1,200 hours
- Nail Technologist license: 600 hours
Contact Information Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
Main Office:
8945 West Russell Road, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV. 89148
Phone: (702) 486-6542
FAX: (702) 369-8064
Branch Office:
4600 Kietzke Lane, Suite #O-262
Reno, NV. 89502
Phone: (775) 688-1442
Fax: (775) 688-1441
Mailing Address:
Email:
- General Information: info@nvcosmo.com
- Licensing Information: licensing@nvcosmo.com
- Las Vegas Testing Information: vegastesting@nvcosmo.com
- Reno Testing Information: renotesting@nvcosmo.com
Cosmetology License Renewal
In Nevada, cosmetology licenses must be renewed every two years. The costs are $70 for the renewal. Four hours continued education units in infection are required in order to renew. The course can be completed online and free of costs.
Out-of-State License
To transfer to a cosmetology license in Nevada the candidate must have a current license in another state. The license has to be in be in good standing and the applicant must prove he/she has passed a NIC written exam. If the candidate has not taken a NIC written exam in any state they must take the exam in Nevada.
Out of Country License
as cited from the FAQ :
You may be eligible for reciprocity. Please complete the Individual Application so the information submitted can be reviewed and verified.
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Disclaimer: We don’t guarantee the accuracy of the above information. Ultimately the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology determines license requirements and will provide you with all needed information. We are not affiliated with the Board in any way. The information on this page was last updated on 11/13/2017.