Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours of education do I need for licensure? Can I do an apprenticeship to get a license? Can I combine school hours and apprenticeship hours? Can I use classroom hours from another state or country toward Delaware’s education requirement? What is the fee for a certification of licensure? When is the practical exam […]
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John Cook, President Cosmetologist Instructor Selina Davis, Vice-President Cosmetologist Ashley Catlett, Aesthetician Tammy Paris. Nail Technician Patrick Marinelli, Barber Victor David, School Administrator Okemah Strickland, Cosmetologist Lucy Deo, Public Member Jeffrey Benson, Jr., Public Member Gwendolyn Fulwood, Public Member Rebecca Barry, Public Member Kim Epolito, Public Member Valerie Lucey, Public Member
Read MoreLicense by Examination
New Applicants If this is your first time applying for licensure in Delaware by examination you must apply online through our examination vendor Prometric. The DE exam and temporary permit applications are available online through Prometric at: Prometric/SMT Candidate Management System. Applicants will need to “Create a New Login” to access the Prometric/SMT Candidate Management […]
Read MoreInstructor License by Reciprocity
When to Apply Apply for this license if you hold a current license as a Cosmetologist Instructor, Barber Instructor, Aesthetician Instructor, Nail Technician Instructor or Electrology Instructor in another state, U.S. territory or District of Columbia and you wish to apply for the same type of Instructor license in Delaware. If you already hold a […]
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When to Apply Apply by reciprocity if you hold a current license as a Cosmetologist, Master Barber, Barber, Aesthetician, Nail Technician or Electrologist in another state, U.S. territory or District of Columbia and wish to apply for the same type of license in Delaware. If you do not hold a current license in another state, […]
Read MoreBoard of Cosmetology and Barbering
Objective and Function The primary objective of the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is to protect the general public from unsafe practices and from occupational practices which tend to reduce competition or artificially fix the price of services. The Board must also maintain standards of professional competence and service delivery. To meet these objectives, […]
Read MoreApprenticeship
When to Apply for Apprenticeship Before applying for an apprenticeship, you must find a sponsor to supervise your apprenticeship. The supervisor must: hold a current Delaware license as a Cosmetologist, Master Barber, Barber, Nail Technician, Electrologist or Aesthetician. only supervise a maximum of two apprentices at a time. be qualified to supervise an apprentice as […]
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