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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 644A.300. Cosmetologists: Qualifications for examination

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The Board shall admit to examination for a license as a cosmetologist any person who has made application to the Board in proper form and paid the fee, and who before or on the date of the examination:

1. Is not less than 18 years of age.

2. Is of good moral character.

3. Has successfully completed the 10th grade in school or its equivalent. Testing for equivalency must be pursuant to applicable state or federal requirements.

4. Has had any one of the following:

(a) Training of at least 1,600 hours in a school of cosmetology approved by the Board.

(b) Practice of the occupation of a cosmetologist for a period of at least 4 years outside this State, including, without limitation, in any other state, territory or country, which has been documented and which the Board or its designee deems acceptable.

(c) If the applicant is a barber registered pursuant to chapter 643 of NRS, 600 hours of specialized training approved by the Board.

(d) At least 3,200 hours of service as a cosmetologist's apprentice in a licensed cosmetological establishment in which all of the occupations of cosmetology are practiced. The required hours must have been completed during the period of validity of the certificate of registration as a cosmetologist's apprentice issued to the person pursuant to NRS 644A.310.

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