6.20 Louisiana Requirements
Key Takeaways
- Louisiana cosmetology candidates should confirm training hours, age, education, exam, fee, renewal, and continuing education rules before applying.
- Louisiana requirements are a state-specific supplement to the broader NIC theory, sanitation, hair, skin, and nail service content.
- Application approval, exam scheduling, and license issuance are separate steps, so candidates should keep board documentation organized.
- Reciprocity or endorsement rules can differ from first-time licensing and may require proof of education, exams, or license history.
- Fees, forms, and board procedures can change, so candidates should verify current instructions with the Louisiana licensing board before scheduling.
Louisiana Cosmetology License Requirements
Louisiana requires 1,500 training hours and uses NIC examinations for some license types.
At a Glance
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Training Hours | 1,500 school hours |
| Minimum Age | 16 years old |
| Education | 10th grade or equivalent |
| Exam Type | NIC (Written or Practical, varies) |
| Passing Score | 70% |
| Exam Fee | Approximately $100-150 |
| License Fee | $50 |
| Renewal | Every year |
| CE Required | 8 hours every year |
Examination Details
Louisiana uses NIC exams but may require only written or practical depending on the license type sought.
Continuing Education
Louisiana requires 8 hours of CE annually for license renewal.
Annual Renewal
Louisiana requires annual license renewal.
State Board Contact
Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology
- Website: lsbc.louisiana.gov
- Phone: (225) 756-3404
Exam Focus
For Louisiana, study the licensing checklist as a sequence: eligibility, training hours, board application, exam approval, theory testing, practical testing when required, initial license issuance, and renewal. Do not memorize the table as isolated facts. State board questions often ask what a candidate must complete before scheduling, which agency handles approval, whether NIC or a state-specific exam is used, and how reciprocity or endorsement differs from a first-time license. Pair this page with the sanitation, infection control, hair care, skin care, and nail care chapters so you can connect state rules to the national service standards.