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This section applies if you previously held a Delaware license as a Cosmetologist, Barber, Aesthetician, Nail Technician, Electrologist, or Instructor and that license has been lapsed over two years. You must apply to reinstate your Delaware license following the requirements below even if you hold a current license in another state. If your license has been lapsed under two years, you may submit a late renewal application. See License Renewal.
It is illegal to resume practicing cosmetology, barbering, electrology or nail technology until your license is actually reinstated.
Requirements for All Reinstatements
Submit:
Choosing a Method of Reinstatement
The application requires you to choose one of three methods of reinstatement and to complete the requirements of the method you choose. Instructors must choose method 2 or 3.
- Apprenticeship –When you choose this method, the reinstatement application is also an application for an Apprentice license.You must be approved for the Apprentice license before you begin working as an apprentice! The apprenticeship hours required are:
Cosmetologist or Barber – 1000
Electrologist or Aesthetician – 200
Nail Technician - 85
At the end of your apprenticeship, your supervisor must complete and submit a Verification of Completion of Apprenticeship form to the Board.
- Classroom Hours – The classroom hours required are:
Cosmetologist or Barber – 500
Electrologist or Aesthetician – 100
Nail Technician - 45
When you complete the hours, the school must submit a certification of satisfactory performance to the Board.
- Examination - Cosmetologists, Barbers, Electrologists, Nail Technicians and Instructors must re-take the practical portion of the professional board examination. Aestheticians must re-take the written examination. The Board office will send you the exam registration form and candidate registration.
When you have met the requirements of the method you chose, your application will be reviewed for reinstatement of your license. |
