Oregon Cosmetology Licensing Requirements

Oregon: The Beaver State

If you are interested in getting your Oregon cosmetology license or other beauty license, below is all the information you need to know about getting licensed in the Beaver State!

Licenses Available:
Hair Design
Barbering
Electrology
Facial Technology
Nail Technology

Required Hours:
Hair Design: 1700 Cosmetology School Hours
Barbering: 1350 Barber School Hours
Electrology: 600 Electrolysis Training Hours
Facial Technology: 500 Beauty School Hours
Nail Technology: 600 Nail School Hours
_{*Cosmetology licensees are required to be certified in individual fields of practice as of July 1, 2005.}

License Requirements:
No minimum age or education requirements on file.

Reciprocity:
Applicants who hold an active license in another state, who have passed Board-approved national written and practical exams may obtain an Oregon license.

Renewal:
Oregon cosmetology licenses are valid for two years. The license must renewed by the last day of the month two years from the issuance date. At this time, no continuing education hours are required to renew. To renew your license in Oregon, the following are due to the OR cosmetology board:
- Renewal form
- Fee

OR State Board of Cosmetology Contact Information:
Oregon Health Licensing Agency and Board of Cosmetology
700 Summer St. NE, Suite 320
Salem, OR 97301-1287
Phone: 503-378-8667
Fax: 503-585-9114

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