International education
Cosmetology License for Foreign-Trained Applicants (USA)
Start with the state board. Do not pay for extra training until the board tells you what is missing.
- 1Choose the stateThe destination board decides how your education is evaluated.
- 2Prepare recordsAsk about translations, notarization, direct records, and evaluations.
- 3Wait for the decisionBuy extra training only after the board confirms the gap.
Select the state where you will work.
Foreign education is evaluated by the board of the state where you plan to work. Do not buy extra training until you have a written deficiency decision.
TranslationsAsk whether the board requires certified translation.
EvaluationUse only services named or accepted by the board.
Deficiency letterGet the board decision before paying for hours.
Verify before applying. Licensing rules, fees, providers, and exam formats can change. Use the linked board source as the final authority.