Indiana
Indiana Cosmetology, Nail Technician and Esthetician Requirements
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1,500 hrs · Written: required · Practical: required
450 hrs · Written: required · Practical: required
700 hrs · Written: required · Practical: required
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| Requirement | Cosmetology | Nail Technician | Esthetician |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,500 hrsTraining | 450 hrsTraining | 700 hrsTraining |
| Written exam | RequiredExam status | RequiredExam status | RequiredExam status |
| Practical exam | RequiredExam status | RequiredExam status | RequiredExam status |
Cosmetology
- Training hours
- 1,500 hrsTraining
- Written exam
- RequiredExam status
- Practical exam
- RequiredExam status
Nail Technician
- Training hours
- 450 hrsTraining
- Written exam
- RequiredExam status
- Practical exam
- RequiredExam status
Esthetician
- Training hours
- 700 hrsTraining
- Written exam
- RequiredExam status
- Practical exam
- RequiredExam status
Licensing board
Who issues these licenses
Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners Licenses renew every 4 years.
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1,500 hrs · Written: required · Practical: requiredIndiana Cosmetology guideExam details, official sources, fees where verified, and the matching course next step.Open full guide →450 hrs · Written: required · Practical: requiredIndiana Nail Technician guideExam details, official sources, fees where verified, and the matching course next step.Open full guide →700 hrs · Written: required · Practical: requiredIndiana Esthetician guideExam details, official sources, fees where verified, and the matching course next step.Open full guide →