Rhode Island State Board of Cosmetology License Requirements

Contact Information:
Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering
http://www.health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=225
3 Capitol Hill, Room 105
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Phone: (401) 222-5960
Fax: (401) 222-1272

License Type Required:
Manicurist

School Hours Required:
300

Home Salons Legal? Yes must meet licensing requirement

Mobile Salons Legal? Yes for the homebound and physically incapacitated

Reciprocity/Licensure By Endorsement:
If licensee’s state license requirements are equivalent to those of Rhode Island; must have passed a written and practical exam.

Examination Languages:
English, Spanish, and Vietnamese

Licensing/Ownership Restrictions:
Owner/operator must be a licensed practicioner for one year immediately preceding application for shop license, and owner may not own more than one shop at a time.

CEU Required? No
Number Of Hours: n/a
License Renewal: Sept. 30, every 2 years

Is Skin Cutting Allowed? n/a