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Cosmetology

# Missouri cosmetology operator license

Missouri requires a 1,500-hour school course, a 1,220-hour public vocational route or a 3,000-hour apprenticeship, plus age 17, tenth grade and written and practical examinations.

Statewide license Reviewed October 2, 2026

## Credential requirements

### Missouri cosmetology operator license

1.  #### Education
    
    Complete 1,500 school hours, 1,220 hours in an approved public vocational program, or 3,000 hours in a licensed cosmetology apprenticeship. Missouri separately licenses estheticians and manicurists.
    
2.  #### Exam
    
    Pass the Missouri written and practical cosmetology examinations at the score required by the Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.
    
3.  #### Experience
    
    Be at least 17 and have completed the tenth grade or equivalent. No prior work experience is required for the school or public vocational route; apprenticeship hours are supervised training.
    
4.  #### Application
    
    Submit the Missouri Division of Professional Registration application, fee, school or apprenticeship proof, examination results, identity and any criminal-history or license-verification documents.
    

**Good to know:** Missouri uses “operator” for the practitioner license and keeps salon, esthetician and manicurist credentials distinct.

## Official sources

Requirements change. Confirm the details with these official sources before you apply.

-   [Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners — statutes and rules(opens in a new tab)](https://pr.missouri.gov/boards/cosmetology/StatuesandRegulations.pdf)pr.missouri.gov
-   [Missouri Board — Cosmetology forms(opens in a new tab)](https://pr.mo.gov/cosbar-forms.asp)pr.mo.gov

This guide summarizes publicly available requirements for initial licensing and is not legal advice. Licensing authorities update their rules, so always confirm with the official sources before you apply.

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