Hawaii
Hawaii Cosmetology, Nail Technician and Esthetician Requirements
Compare training hours, written and practical exam requirements, and verified guide status for the three Hawaii beauty licenses.
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1,800 hrs · Written: required · Practical: not required
350 hrs · Written: required · Practical: not required
600 hrs · Written: required · Practical: not required
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| Requirement | Cosmetology | Nail Technician | Esthetician |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,800 hrsTraining | 350 hrsTraining | 600 hrsTraining |
| Written exam | RequiredExam status | RequiredExam status | RequiredExam status |
| Practical exam | Not requiredExam status | Not requiredExam status | Not requiredExam status |
Cosmetology
- Training hours
- 1,800 hrsTraining
- Written exam
- RequiredExam status
- Practical exam
- Not requiredExam status
Nail Technician
- Training hours
- 350 hrsTraining
- Written exam
- RequiredExam status
- Practical exam
- Not requiredExam status
Esthetician
- Training hours
- 600 hrsTraining
- Written exam
- RequiredExam status
- Practical exam
- Not requiredExam status
Licensing board
Who issues these licenses
Hawaii Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Licenses renew every 2 years.
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1,800 hrs · Written: required · Practical: not requiredHawaii Cosmetology guideExam details, official sources, fees where verified, and the matching course next step.Open full guide →350 hrs · Written: required · Practical: not requiredHawaii Nail Technician guideExam details, official sources, fees where verified, and the matching course next step.Open full guide →600 hrs · Written: required · Practical: not requiredHawaii Esthetician guideExam details, official sources, fees where verified, and the matching course next step.Open full guide →