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Gobierno de Puerto Rico
Departamento de Estado

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Barber
Be at least 17 years old

  • 1,000 hours of instruction in a board approved school of barbering; or
  • 1,000 hours of instruction in a board approved public vocational school; or
  • 2,000 hours of instruction in a board approved apprenticeship program.

Barber Instuctor
Be at least 17 years old

  • Hold a current Missouri Barber license.

Cosmetology
Be at least 17 years old
Hold at least a 10th grade High School Education or Equivalent

  • 1,500 hours of instruction in a board approved school of cosmetology; or
  • 1,220 hours of instruction in a board approved public vocational school; or
  • 3,000 hours of instruction in a board approved apprenticeship program.

Esthetician
Be at least 17 years old
Hold at least a 10th grade High School Education or Equivalent

  • 750 hours of instruction in a board approved school of esthetics; or
  • 1,500 hours of instruction in a board approved apprenticeship program.

Hairdresser
Be at least 17 years old
Hold at least a 10th grade High School Education or Equivalent

  • 1,500 hours of instruction in a board approved school of cosmetology; or
  • 3,000 hours of instruction in a board approved apprenticeship program.

Instructor
Be at least 17 years old
Hold at least a 10th grade High School Education or Equivalent

  • Hold a current Missouri Cosmetology, Manicuring, or Esthetician License and have been licensed for at least three (3) years; or
  • Hold a current Missouri Cosmetology, Manicuring, or Esthetician License and have completed 600 hours of formal instructor training.

Manicuring
Be at least 17 years old
Hold at least a 10th grade High School Education or Equivalent

  • 400 hours of instruction in a board approved school of manicuring; or
  • 800 hours of instruction in a board approved apprenticeship program.

Crossover Barber to Cosmetologist

  • Have a Missouri Barber license that is current and in good standing; and
  • Complete a minimum of 500 hours; or
  • 2 years experience prior to applying may substitute 250 hours; or
  • 3 years experience prior to applying may substitute 500 hours. 

Crossover Cosmetologist/Hairdresser to Barber

  • Have a Missouri Cosmetology/Hairdresser license that is current and in good standing; and
  • Complete a minimum of 45 Barber hours (5 hours in History and 40 hours in Shaving).

Temporary Permit

PCS will electronically notify the Board Office for approval and permit issuance.  The temporary permit will expire on the date printed on the permit.  If you fail to appear for an examination or you fail any portion of the examination (theory or practical), your temporary permit becomes void (you may not continue to work).