Barbering and CosmetologyQualifications for Examination
Section § 7321
This law outlines the qualifications needed for someone to take the exam to become a licensed cosmetologist in California. Applicants must be at least 17 years old, have completed 10th grade education or equivalent, not be barred by specific reasons outlined in another section, and fulfill one of several educational or experience benchmarks. These benchmarks include completing an approved course in cosmetology, having relevant experience outside the state, holding a barber's license and completing a crossover course, or finishing an apprenticeship program.
Section § 7321.5
This law explains who can take the barber licensing exam in California. To qualify, a person must be at least 17 years old, have completed the 10th grade or equivalent, and not be disqualified for certain reasons under Section 480. They must also have either completed an approved barbering course, an apprenticeship, practiced barbering in another state, be a licensed cosmetologist who took a barbering course, completed a cosmetology and barbering crossover course, or have related military training.
Section § 7322
To take the hairstylist licensing exam in California, you must apply to the board, pay the required fee, and meet these criteria: be at least 17 years old, have completed 10th grade or an equivalent, and not be disqualified by certain legal issues. Additionally, you need to either complete a board-approved hairstyling course in California or have practiced hairstyling elsewhere for an equivalent time. Three months of practical experience counts as 100 hours of training.
Section § 7324
If you want to become a licensed esthetician in California and practice skin care, you need to apply to the board, pay a fee, and meet certain requirements. You must be at least 17 years old and have completed the 10th grade or equivalent schooling. You also can't have a situation that disqualifies you under specific legal guidelines (Section 480). Finally, you must have either completed an approved skin care course, have relevant out-of-state skin care experience, or finished an apprenticeship program.
Section § 7326
To take the exam for a manicurist license in California, you need to apply properly, pay the fee, and meet these criteria: be at least 17, have finished 10th grade or its equivalent, and not be disqualified under another law. You must also either complete a nail care course at an approved school, have enough relevant out-of-state work experience, or finish an approved apprenticeship.
Section § 7330
This section explains what someone needs to do to take the test to become a licensed electrologist in California. To qualify, you must be at least 17 years old, have finished high school or an equivalent education, and not be disqualified for certain legal reasons. You also need either to have finished a board-approved electrolysis course, practiced electrolysis for 18 months outside California, or completed an apprenticeship program in electrology.
Section § 7331
If you want to get a license to practice in California, you must submit a complete application, pay the required fees, and show proof that you have a current and good-standing license from another state that is not revoked or limited in any way.