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Education Requirements for Cosmetologists in Pennsylvania

Finding the perfect career for your interests and skills is a significant part of being happy in life, so why wouldn’t you want to train in a career field that you are passionate about? If your YouTube history is full of makeup and hair tutorials, you have more shades of red lipstick than a pageant mom, and people in your circle go to you for beauty advice, your calling may be in the field of cosmetology.

The field of cosmetology is very tightly regulated, but it is done on a state-by-state basis. That means that you can earn your PA cosmetology license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology. Before you can submit your license application and sit for the board exams, you must provide proof that you have fulfilled their training requirements.

The topics and hour requirements are listed below:

Professional practices: bacteriology, sanitation, professional attitude, and Pennsylvania cosmetology law (50 hours)
Related sciences: histology, trichology, chemistry, physiology, dermatology, and electricity (200 hours)
Cosmetology skills: shampooing, hair shaping, hairstyling, chemical texturizing, permanent waving, hair coloring, hair straightening, skin care, nail technology, temporary hair removal, scalp treatments, hair textures, and makeup (1000 hours)

Cosmetology skills make up the biggest part of your training, so you should get ready to spend most of your training hours working with your hands, getting feedback, and perfecting different beauty procedures.

If you are ready to get started on your training, contact beauty schools in Pennsylvania to find out how you can apply.

Pennsylvania Cosmetology License Requirements

You may want to learn about how to get a cosmetology license in PA even before you start your education. Knowing exactly what the licensing process includes can help you plan and learn everything you need to know during your training.

These are the Pennsylvania cosmetology license requirements:

• Fees to be paid by credit card, check, money order, or business check
• $10 licensing fee and $70 apprentice fee
• 1250 school hours or 2000 apprenticeship hours required for testing
• Tests available only in English

With your license in hand, you can begin working at spas and salons all over Pennsylvania. You may be hired on at a salon before you have your license, but you cannot legally begin working with customers until you have a valid license. Having a valid license proves to the beauty community, employers, and customers that you have successfully mastered specific skills and reached certain standards in your training.

Requirements for Renewing Your Cosmetology License in Pennsylvania

A PA state cosmetology license allows you to work as a cosmetologist for up to two years. Once your initial licensing period is over, you have to renew your license to continue working. License renewal occurs every two years in Pennsylvania and you should receive a renewal notification from the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology.

The renewal fee is $67, but you may be expected to pay a late fee if your application is not postmarked by the due date. You do not have to complete any continuing education hours to renew your license.

A Pennsylvania state cosmetology license gives you the freedom to create an exciting, diverse beauty career. Contact beauty schools in Pennsylvania to get started today.

Find Cosmetology Programs in Pennsylvania

Monessen, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy
Hanover, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Harrisburg, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Lancaster, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Lebanon, PA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Monroeville, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Moosic, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Philadelphia, PA
Cosmetology / Barbering
Philadelphia, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Pittsburgh, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Pottsville, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Reading, PA
Cosmetology / Barbering
Shamokin Dam, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Springfield, PA
Cosmetology / Barbering
West Mifflin, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Whitehall, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Wyncote, PA
Cosmetology
York, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Lancaster, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy
Lansdale, PA
Cosmetology / Barbering
Uniontown, PA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Massage Therapy / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Hermitage, PA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
Erie, PA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Teacher Training
The Beauty Institute – Accredited
Philadelphia, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Make-Up Artist Training / Barbering
The Beauty Institute – Accredited
Stroudsburg, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
The Beauty Institute – Accredited
Whitehall, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Monessen, PA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Permanent Make-Up / Teacher Training
Altoona, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Collegeville, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Erie, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Venus Beauty Academy – Accredited
Aston, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology

Find Cosmetology Schools Near You

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Altoona, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Continuing Education / Electrology
Reading, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology / Barbering
Harrisburg, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Braiding / Barbering
Upper Darby, PA
Cosmetology / Hair Braiding
Beaver Falls, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Monroeville, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Pittsburgh, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training
Philadelphia, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Permanent Make-Up
Leesport, PA
Cosmetology
Feasterville, PA
Cosmetology / Hair Design / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Butler, PA
Cosmetology
Butler, PA
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Pleasant Gap, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Boothwyn, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care
Clearfield, PA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Pittsburgh, PA
Cosmetology / Make-Up Artist Training
Mechanicsburg, PA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology
Mars, PA
Cosmetology / Barbering
Pittsburgh, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Massage Therapy
Indiana, PA
Cosmetology / Barbering
Bensalem, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care
Philadelphia, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care
KAT Beauty School – Accredited
Philadelphia, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Nail Technology
Kittanning, PA
Cosmetology
Scranton, PA
Cosmetology
Lebanon, PA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Allentown, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Continuing Education / Massage Therapy / Make-Up Artist Training
New Castle, PA
Cosmetology
Pittsburgh, PA
Cosmetology / Barbering
Washington, PA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care
Pittsburgh, PA
Cosmetology / Hair Design
Oakdale, PA
Cosmetology
Norristown, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Hair Braiding
Philadelphia, PA
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Braiding
Carlisle, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Braiding
Somerset, PA
Cosmetology / Nail Technology
Pittsburgh, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Hair Design / Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Barbering
Springville, PA
Cosmetology / Massage Therapy
Ambler, PA
Cosmetology / Teacher Training / Barbering
Washington, PA
Cosmetology
Middletown, PA
Cosmetology
School Accreditation

You must attend a school that is approved by your state to provide training in the discipline you want to practice. Check with the school and the state board to be sure that your program of study will prepare you for any applicable state licensure.