The state may refuse to grant a license if a student has been convicted of a crime; committed any act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit; or committed any act that, if committed by a licentiate of the business or profession in question, would be grounds for the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts Examiners to deny licensure. The North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts Examiners denies licensure on the grounds that the applicant knowingly made a false statement of fact required to be revealed in the application for such license. Students who are not U.S. citizens or who do not have documented authority to work in the United States will not be eligible to apply to take the state licensure examination. Paul Mitchell The School Raleigh is not responsible for students denied licensure.
State Licensing Requirements
Cosmetologist: 1500 hours in an approved cosmetic art school cosmetologist curriculum and completion of the required performances Passage of the State Board examination 75% or higher Payment of appropriate fees.
Esthetician: 600 hours in an approved cosmetic art school esthetician curriculum and completion of the required performances Passage of the State Board examination 75% or higher Payment of appropriate fees.
Manicurist: 300 hours in an approved cosmetic art school manicurist program and completion of the required performances Passage of the State Board examination 75% or higher Payment of appropriate fees.
Teacher: 800 hours (Cosmetologist) in an approved cosmetic art school teacher program or proof of 1 year full-time work in a cosmetic art shop immediately prior to application Passage of the State Board examination 85% or higher Payment of appropriate fees High school diploma or high school graduation equivalency certificate Current license in cosmetology.
North Carolina Graduates
After graduation and passage of the state board exams (see above for score requirements) NC cosmetic art school graduates must file application either online via the Online License Application or by mail via the paper License Application and fees. Licenses will be issued and mailed within 5-10 business days after receipt of completed application and payment.