Barber
Be at least 17 years old

• 1,000 hours of instruction in a board approved school of barbering; or
• 1,000 hours of instruction in a board approved public vocational school; or
• 2,000 hours of instruction in a board approved apprenticeship program.

Barber Instuctor
Be at least 17 years old

• Hold a current Missouri Barber license.

Cosmetology (includes nails)
Be at least 17 years old
Hold at least a 10th grade High School Education or Equivalent

• 1,500 hours of instruction in a board approved school of cosmetology; or
• 1,220 hours of instruction in a board approved public vocational school; or
• 3,000 hours of instruction in a board approved apprenticeship program.

Esthetician
Be at least 17 years old
Hold at least a 10th grade High School Education or Equivalent

• 750 hours of instruction in a board approved school of esthetics; or
• 1,500 hours of instruction in a board approved apprenticeship program.

Hairdresser (does not include nails)
Be at least 17 years old
Hold at least a 10th grade High School Education or Equivalent

• 1,500 hours of instruction in a board approved school of cosmetology; or
• 3,000 hours of instruction in a board approved apprenticeship program.

Instructor
Be at least 17 years old
Hold at least a 10th grade High School Education or Equivalent

• Hold a current Missouri Cosmetology, Manicuring, or Esthetician License and have been licensed for at least three (3) years; or
• Hold a current Missouri Cosmetology, Manicuring, or Esthetician License and have completed 600 hours of formal instructor training.

Manicuring
Be at least 17 years old
Hold at least a 10th grade High School Education or Equivalent

• 400 hours of instruction in a board approved school of manicuring; or
• 800 hours of instruction in a board approved apprenticeship program.

Crossover Barber to Cosmetologist

• Have a Missouri Barber license that is current and in good standing; and
• Complete a minimum of 500 hours; or
• 2 years experience prior to applying may substitute 250 hours; or
• 3 years experience prior to applying may substitute 500 hours. 

Crossover Cosmetologist/Hairdresser to Barber

• Have a Missouri Cosmetology/Hairdresser license that is current and in good standing; and
• Complete a minimum of 45 Barber hours (5 hours in History and 40 hours in Shaving).