Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology License Requirements

Contact Information:
Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology
http://www.lsbc.state.la.us
11622 Sunbelt Ct.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
Phone: (225) 756-3404
Fax: (225) 756-3410

License Type Required:
Manicurist

School Hours Required:
500

Home Salons Legal? No

Mobile Salons Legal? Yes yes, solely for the purpose of performing services on chronically ill or disabled clients

Reciprocity/Licensure By Endorsement:
Must have current license and pass Louisiana’s written exam; applicant may be required to take practical and national theory exams. Reciprocity with all states, all types of licenses. "We trade state for state."

Examination Languages:
English

Licensing/Ownership Restrictions:
Salon manager must be a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, or manicurist.

CEU Required? No
Number Of Hours: N/A
License Renewal: Annually

Is Skin Cutting Allowed? n/a

Additional Information:
MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.

Prohibited can mean:

A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.

A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.
The state abides by the FDA guidelines.

Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them directly.