Barbering & Cosmetology Licensure
To work as a barber or cosmetologist in the U.S., you must be licensed in the state where you plan to practice. Each state has its own:
- Licensing authority (usually the State Board of Cosmetology or Barbering)
- Required education and training hours
- Specific exam formats and languages offered
- General Evaluation – Includes your total study hours and credential equivalency
- Course-by-Course Evaluation – Provides a detailed analysis of each subject or course you completed
Choose a state below and look for the licensing requirements before you start the evaluation:
Most states require you to complete a program at an approved school, while others may accept an apprenticeship as an alternative. In addition to initial training, it’s important to understand your state’s requirements for continuing education units (CEUs), license renewal timelines and fees, and policies on reciprocity or license transfers.
General Required Documentation
*You must submit an application and obtain a reference# before sending ERES any documents. We are not responsible for any documents that arrive without a reference#.
Original Degree / Certificate / Diploma
Original Transcript or Marksheet or Grade Report
Requirement Details
ERES requires a precise, accurate, word by word translation for each document submitted in a language other than English.
List of acceptable translations:
- ERES Translation
- School-issued official Translation
- Translation from a professional translator or translation agency
Basic Service
Report Option 1 – General or Document by Document Evaluation
Fee: Starts from $165
View Sample Report:
Report Option 2 – Course by Course Evaluation
Fee: Starts from $245