Minimum Requirements: All applicants must have completed at least 2 years of high school or its equivalent and be at least 16 years of age.

Reciprocity: Applications must submit the following:

CURRENT ORIGINAL LICENSE, (which will be returned after processing)
ONE CURRENT PICTURE (wallet size)
CERTIFICATION OF HOURS EARNED PLEASE CONTACT THE STATE BOARD OFFICE IN THE STATE THAT YOU WERE ORIGINALLY LICENSED AND HAVE THEM MAIL THIS INFORMATION DIRECTLY TO OUR OFFICE.
TOTAL FEE OF $50.00 FOR A LOUISIANA RESIDENT - $75.00 FOR A NONRESIDENT APPLICANT
A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD ALONG WITH A COPY OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY CARD.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST TAKE A STATE WRITTEN EXAM.
The state exam is based on Louisiana regulations. Copies of the regulations can be downloaded from the internet web-site www.lsbc.louisiana.gov.

Download the Reciprocity Application

For further info:

Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology
11622 Sunbelt Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 756-3404
Fax: (225) 756-3410

Written Provider: NIC
Practical Provider: NIC
Practical Exam Required: Yes
Renewal: Cos - $25