To receive a cosmetology license in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Department of Health. After you pass the exam you can apply for the license. The fee for the license application is $25. Additional fees for the examination may also apply.
Minimum required training hours
- Hairdresser/Cosmetologist license: 1500 hours
- Baber license: 1500 hours
- Esthetician license: 600 hours
- Manicurist license: 300 hours
Examinations are already stressful, but a lack of information or misinformation only adds unnecessary stress. The exams are given in the Department of Health Auditorium at 3 Capitol Hill. We advise every applicant to contact the Department if you have further questions.
Contact Information State of Rhode Island Department of Health
Address
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: general (401) 222-5960
Professional Licensing and Exams: (401) 222-2828
Cosmetology License Renewal
Cosmetology licenses in Rhode Island are renewed every year on September 1st. The renewal fees are $25 for all beauty practitioner disciplines. Rhode Island does not require continuing education (CE) hours are for individual license renewals. Instructors, however, have to complete 24 CE hours within each renewal period.
Out-of-state license / Out-of-country license
An out-of-state license does not automatically qualify you for a cosmetology license in Rhode Island. Rhode Island doesn’t offer to obtain your license via reciprocity, but you may be able to obtain a license by endorsement. You can use the same application form as required for licensing by examination (Website). The details are on the form. The application fee is also $25.
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Disclaimer: We don’t guarantee the accuracy of the above information. Ultimately the State of Rhode Island Department of Health determines license requirements and will provide you with all needed information. We are not affiliated with the Department in any way. If you have questions or comments please contact us here. The information on this page was last updated on 9/12/2014.