Cosmetology Licensure Disclosure

Each state has different professional licensure requirements. Students who plan to seek licensure outside South Carolina should review the requirements in the state where they intend to work and contact the appropriate licensing agency before enrolling.

Alabama – State licensure board: Alabama Board of Cosmetology & Barbering. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Alabama. Students planning to work in Alabama should contact the state board before enrolling.
Alaska – State licensure board: Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Alaska. Students planning to work in Alaska should contact the state board before enrolling.
Arizona – State licensure board: Arizona State Board of Cosmetology. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Arizona. Students planning to work in Arizona should contact the state board before enrolling.
Arkansas – State licensure board: Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Arkansas. Students planning to work in Arkansas should contact the state board before enrolling.
California – State licensure board: California Board of Barbering & Cosmetology. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in California. Students planning to work in California should contact the state board before enrolling.
Colorado – State licensure board: Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Colorado. Students planning to work in Colorado should contact the state board before enrolling.
Connecticut – State licensure board: Connecticut State Department of Public Health – Hairdresser Licensure. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Connecticut. Students planning to work in Connecticut should contact the state board before enrolling.
Delaware – State licensure board: Delaware Division of Professional Regulation. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Delaware. Students planning to work in Delaware should contact the state board before enrolling.
Florida – State licensure board: Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Florida. Students planning to work in Florida should contact the state board before enrolling.
Georgia – State licensure board: Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Georgia. Students planning to work in Georgia should contact the state board before enrolling.
Hawaii – State licensure board: Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Hawaii. Students planning to work in Hawaii should contact the state board before enrolling.
Idaho – State licensure board: Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Idaho. Students planning to work in Idaho should contact the state board before enrolling.
Illinois – State licensure board: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Illinois. Students planning to work in Illinois should contact the state board before enrolling.
Indiana – State licensure board: Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Indiana. Students planning to work in Indiana should contact the state board before enrolling.
Iowa – State licensure board: Iowa Department of Public Health Board of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Iowa. Students planning to work in Iowa should contact the state board before enrolling.
Kansas – State licensure board: Kansas Board of Cosmetology. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Kansas. Students planning to work in Kansas should contact the state board before enrolling.
Kentucky – State licensure board: Kentucky Board of Cosmetology. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Kentucky. Students planning to work in Kentucky should contact the state board before enrolling.
Louisiana – State licensure board: Louisiana Board of Cosmetology. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Louisiana. Students planning to work in Louisiana should contact the state board before enrolling.
Maine – State licensure board: State of Maine Professional & Financial Regulation – Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Maine. Students planning to work in Maine should contact the state board before enrolling.
Maryland – State licensure board: Maryland Department of Labor – Board of Cosmetologists. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Maryland. Students planning to work in Maryland should contact the state board before enrolling.
Massachusetts – State licensure board: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Massachusetts. Students planning to work in Massachusetts should contact the state board before enrolling.
Michigan – State licensure board: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Cosmetology. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Michigan. Students planning to work in Michigan should contact the state board before enrolling.
Minnesota – State licensure board: Minnesota Board of Cosmetology. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Minnesota. Students planning to work in Minnesota should contact the state board before enrolling.
Mississippi – State licensure board: Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Mississippi. Students planning to work in Mississippi should contact the state board before enrolling.
Missouri – State licensure board: Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Missouri. Students planning to work in Missouri should contact the state board before enrolling.
Montana – State licensure board: Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Montana. Students planning to work in Montana should contact the state board before enrolling.
Nebraska – State licensure board: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services – Licensing. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Nebraska. Students planning to work in Nebraska should contact the state board before enrolling.
Nevada – State licensure board: Nevada State Board of Cosmetology. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Nevada. Students planning to work in Nevada should contact the state board before enrolling.
New Hampshire – State licensure board: New Hampshire Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in New Hampshire. Students planning to work in New Hampshire should contact the state board before enrolling.
New Jersey – State licensure board: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in New Jersey. Students planning to work in New Jersey should contact the state board before enrolling.
New Mexico – State licensure board: New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in New Mexico. Students planning to work in New Mexico should contact the state board before enrolling.
New York – State licensure board: New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in New York. Students planning to work in New York should contact the state board before enrolling.
North Carolina – State licensure board: North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in North Carolina. Students planning to work in North Carolina should contact the state board before enrolling.
North Dakota – State licensure board: North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in North Dakota. Students planning to work in North Dakota should contact the state board before enrolling.
Ohio – State licensure board: Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Ohio. Students planning to work in Ohio should contact the state board before enrolling.
Oklahoma – State licensure board: Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Oklahoma. Students planning to work in Oklahoma should contact the state board before enrolling.
Oregon – State licensure board: Oregon Board of Cosmetology. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Oregon. Students planning to work in Oregon should contact the state board before enrolling.
Pennsylvania – State licensure board: Pennsylvania Department of State – Cosmetology Board. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Pennsylvania. Students planning to work in Pennsylvania should contact the state board before enrolling.
Rhode Island – State licensure board: Rhode Island Department of Health. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Rhode Island. Students planning to work in Rhode Island should contact the state board before enrolling.
South Carolina – State licensure board: South Carolina Board of Cosmetology. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in South Carolina. Students planning to work in South Carolina should contact the state board before enrolling.
South Dakota – State licensure board: South Dakota Cosmetology Commission. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in South Dakota. Students planning to work in South Dakota should contact the state board before enrolling.
Tennessee – State licensure board: Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Tennessee. Students planning to work in Tennessee should contact the state board before enrolling.
Texas – State licensure board: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Texas. Students planning to work in Texas should contact the state board before enrolling.
Utah – State licensure board: Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Utah. Students planning to work in Utah should contact the state board before enrolling.
Vermont – State licensure board: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in Vermont. Students planning to work in Vermont should contact the state board before enrolling.
Virginia – State licensure board: Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Virginia. Students planning to work in Virginia should contact the state board before enrolling.
Washington – State licensure board: Washington State Department of Licensing. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Washington. Students planning to work in Washington should contact the state board before enrolling.
West Virginia – State licensure board: West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. TCL Cosmetology may meet educational requirements for licensure in West Virginia. Students planning to work in West Virginia should contact the state board before enrolling.
Wisconsin – State licensure board: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services – Cosmetologist. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Wisconsin. Students planning to work in Wisconsin should contact the state board before enrolling.
Wyoming – State licensure board: Wyoming Board of Cosmetology. TCL Cosmetology does not meet educational requirements for licensure in Wyoming. Students planning to work in Wyoming should contact the state board before enrolling.