Licensure

01. Approved Examination. The National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology’s written and practical examinations. (7-1-24) 02. Additional Licensure Educational Requirements. (7-1-24) a. Barber License. A currently licensed cosmetologist must complete one hundred (100) hours of barber-related instruction, to include barber theory, haircuts, and shaving. (7-1-24) b. Barber-Stylist License. A currently licensed cosmetologist must complete one hundred (100) hours of barber-stylist instruction, to include barber theory, haircuts, and shaving. (7-1-24) c. Cosmetologist License. (7-1-24) i. A currently licensed barber-stylist must complete three hundred (300) hours of cosmetology instruction, to include nail technology, esthetics, cosmetology theory, and hairstyling. (7-1-24) ii. A currently licensed barber must complete seven hundred (700) hours of cosmetology instruction, to include working on the hair with chemicals, nail technology, esthetics, cosmetology theory, and hairstyling. (7-1-24) iii. A currently licensed esthetician or nail technician must complete one thousand four hundred IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 24.28.01 – Rules of the Barber & Div. of Occupational & Professional Licenses Cosmetology Services Licensing Board Section 125 Page 4 (1,400) hours of cosmetology instruction or two thousand eight hundred (2,800) hours as a cosmetology apprentice. (7-1-24) d. Out of State Licensure. A current licensee in another state, territory, possession or country, and who does not meet the qualifications for licensure through endorsement may be credited hours of instruction for practical work experience: (7-1-24) i. Barber: One Hundred (100) hours as a student or two hundred (200) hours as an apprentice for every six (6) months of practical experience in barbering; (7-1-24) ii. Barber-Stylist: Two hundred (200) hours as a student or four hundred (400) hours as an apprentice for every six (6) months of practical experience in barber-styling; (7-1-24) iii. Cosmetologist: Two hundred (200) hours as a student or four hundred (400) hours as apprentice for every six (6) months of practical experience in cosmetology: (7-1-24) iv. Electrologist: Forty (40) hours as a student or eighty (80) hours as an apprentice for every six (6) months of practical experience in electrology; (7-1-24) v. Esthetician: Sixty (60) hours as a student or one hundred twenty (120) hours as an apprentice for every six (6) months of practical experience in esthetics; (7-1-24) vi. Nail Technician: Forty (40) hours as a student or eighty (80) hours as an apprentice for every six (6) months in practical experience in nail technology. (7-1-24) 03. Establishment. An establishment may be licensed as primary or contiguous. (7-1-24) a. An applicant for primary establishment licensure must provide proof of compliance with Rule 200.01.a. A primary establishment license will not be issued if it includes or overlaps any portion of an existing establishment license. (7-1-24) b. An applicant for contiguous establishment licensure must certify that it is associated with and operates within a currently licensed primary establishment and the primary establishment license holder must certify that the primary establishment is equipped to meet all safety and disinfection requirements. (7-1-24) c. Establishment licenses cannot be transferred. A change of location or a full change in ownership requires a new license application. In a multiple ownership establishment, an owner may be removed upon written statement by all owners, including the withdrawing owner. (7-1-24) d. Mobile establishments must comply with all rules regarding licensure, safety, sanitation, disinfection, equipment, and waste disposal as set forth in Title 54, Chapter 58, Idaho Code, and these rules. The requirements of Subsection 200.01.a. for a permanent water source and restroom are satisfied for a mobile establishment if the mobile unit contains a functional sink with hot and cold running water and self-contained fresh water and waste water tanks. Mobile establishments may not be used for residential purposes or any other non- service-related purpose. Mobile establishments must provide a phone number that can be reached during operating hours. (7-1-26) 101. -- 124. (RESERVED)