How to get your license: Cosmetologists

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How to get a license

You must have a license to practice cosmetology in Washington. To find out how get your license, see:

Cosmetologist, barber, manicurist, esthetician, hair design, or master esthetician
Salon/shop, personal service, mobile unit
Postsecondary school
Instructor
Permanent cosmetics (required if you charge a fee to apply permanent eyeliner, eyebrows, lip color, or any other skin repigmentation)

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If you have a license in another state

We only issue licenses for WA. To get licensed in another state, contact the licensing board in that state. See the NIC website for a list of U.S. licensing boards.

If you apply for a WA license, it won't affect your license in another state.