The state may refuse to grant a license if a student has been convicted of a crime; committed any act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit; or committed any act that, if committed by a licentiate of the business or profession in question, would be grounds for the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology to deny licensure. The Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology denies licensure on the grounds that the applicant knowingly made a false statement of fact required to be revealed in the application for such license. Students who are not U.S. citizens or who do not have documented authority to work in the United States will not be eligible to apply to take the state licensure examination. Paul Mitchell The School Baton Rouge is not responsible for students denied licensure.
state licensing requirements
If you have never held a license to practice as a cosmetologist or esthetician, you must meet the following requirements to obtain a LA license:
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* Some schools may require more than the hours listed above. Please download the list of schools located under the schools tab for detailed information regarding each of the school's offered courses and hour requirements.
cosmetology instructor
Instructors
- No person shall teach a cosmetology, manicuring, esthetics, or any course required for licensure without an active instructor’s license for the curriculum.
Reinstatements
- Instructors. Only instructors who have completed the required continuing education hours within the 24-month period preceding the application for reinstatement or renewal will receive an active instructor’s license. Instructors who have not attended the seminar within the preceding 24 months shall receive an inactive license.
Continuing Education
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Each licensed instructor shall attend a board approved seminar at least once every two years to maintain active status. The continuing education seminar shall consist of at least 16 hours of training in cosmetology and related fields as approved by the board.