Licensure Requirements
A license from the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board is required for all programs offered. Licenses from other states/countries are not valid.
Initial Licensure
Upon completing the graduation requirements and paying all monies owed to the school, a graduate will receive a certification of hours to apply for the state board test.
To obtain a license, the graduate must pass a theory and practical test each with at least 75%. There is a separate theory test for students who have completed an advanced program, which must be passed with at least 75%.
All tests are administered in Grove City, Ohio.
All tests are administered in English only.
Graduates are responsible for applying for and travel to all tests.
Anyone failing to pass a portion of the test may reschedule to retake the failed portion.
License Renewal
All licenses issued by state board must be renewed every two years. The licensee must obtain continuing education (CE) hours each renewal period.