State Requirements

Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists

The Kentucky State Board of Hairdressers & Cosmetologists was created to protect the health and safety of the general public, to protect the public against misrepresentation, deceit, or fraud in the practice or teaching of beauty culture, and to set standards for the operation of the schools and salons.

• Cosmetologists, Nail Technicians and Estheticians must complete six (6) hours of continuing education annually.
• Instructors must complete eight (8) hours annually (in addition to the 6 hours required for their cosmetology license for a total of 14 hours)

Renewal Requirements: Licenses must be renewed every year between July 1 & July 31. CE hours must be reported within 30 days of course completion.

Duplicate Licenses: Duplicate licenses can only be issued for those that have been lost or stolen. We cannot issue duplicates for persons working in more than one (1) salon without special permission. A licensee must submit, in writing, reason for duplication and must list each salon of employment.

Restoration: An expired license can be restored provided the license has been expired for less than five (5) years.

Reciprocity: Any applicant from out-of-state who holds a valid license and can show proof of 2 years current experience can take the cosmetology practical examination for licensing in Kentucky.

Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
111 St. James Court, Suite A
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
502-564-4262 (Office)
502-564-0481 (Fax)