Connecticut Cosmetology License Requirements

Connecticut

Connecticut Cosmetology, Nail Technician and Esthetician Requirements

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700+ questions · ConnecticutNail Technician practiceSanitation, nail anatomy, manicure, pedicure, acrylic, gel and wraps.

100 hrs · Written: not required · Practical: not required

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500+ questions · ConnecticutEsthetician practiceSkin science, infection control, facials, hair removal, makeup and machines.

600 hrs · Written: not required · Practical: not required

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RequirementCosmetologyNail TechnicianEsthetician
Training hours1,500 hrsTraining100 hrsTraining600 hrsTraining
Written examRequiredExam statusNot requiredExam statusNot requiredExam status
Practical examNot requiredExam statusNot requiredExam statusNot requiredExam status

Cosmetology

Training hours
1,500 hrsTraining
Written exam
RequiredExam status
Practical exam
Not requiredExam status
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Nail Technician

Training hours
100 hrsTraining
Written exam
Not requiredExam status
Practical exam
Not requiredExam status
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Esthetician

Training hours
600 hrsTraining
Written exam
Not requiredExam status
Practical exam
Not requiredExam status
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Licensing board

Who issues these licenses

CT Dept. of Public Health — Barbering & Cosmetology Licenses renew every 2 years.

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1,500 hrs · Written: required · Practical: not requiredConnecticut Cosmetology guideExam details, official sources, fees where verified, and the matching course next step.Open full guide →100 hrs · Written: not required · Practical: not requiredConnecticut Nail Technician guideExam details, official sources, fees where verified, and the matching course next step.Open full guide →600 hrs · Written: not required · Practical: not requiredConnecticut Esthetician guideExam details, official sources, fees where verified, and the matching course next step.Open full guide →

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