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Cosmetology License Reciprocity by State: New 2026 Compact

Moving your cosmetology license to another state? See which states accept your hours, which make you retrain, and how the new 2026 Licensure Compact changes it.

May 5, 2026

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How to Become a Cosmetologist: Licensing, Hours, and Cost by State

A practical step-by-step guide to becoming a licensed cosmetologist — covering the state-by-state training hours requirement, NIC state board theory and practical exams, total cost of school, and what you earn from apprentice chair to booth renter.

April 25, 2026

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