Out-of-State & Reciprocity Guide: How to Transfer Your Beauty License to Kentucky – RESEARCH & PODCAST SERIES 2026 – Feb 2026
1. Introduction and Purpose Occupational licensing in cosmetology varies dramatically across the United States, creating significant barriers for professionals who relocate. Kentucky requires 1,500 clock hours for a cosmetologist license, 750 hours for estheticians, 450 hours for nail technicians, and 300 hours for shampoo stylists. When a licensed professional moves to Kentucky — or a … Read more