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Esthetician License Requirements in Louisiana

Verified · July 2026
Training hours
750 hrs
Upfront cost
$85
Exam
Esthetician Theory (Written) Examination, Esthetician Practical (Skills) Examination
Renewal cycle
Every 1 year
Issuing board
Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology (LSBC)

How to get licensed

  1. 1

    Meet the prerequisites

    Be at least 16 years old, Equivalent training as would be contemplated in the satisfactory completion of the tenth grade from an approved high school (R.S. 37:582(A)(2)).. Minimum age of 16 and 10th-grade equivalent education are required to receive the certificate of registration (R.S. 37:582(A)). No general background check is required for applicants. Verified via archive snapshot [2023-09-24]. [4]

  2. 2

    Complete approved training

    Complete 750 hours of training at a state-approved program. Candidates must complete at least 750 hours of curriculum in an approved esthetics course at a board-approved school of cosmetology (R.S. 37:582(A); LAC 46:XXXI.301). [1]

  3. 3

    Esthetician Theory (Written) Examination

    Pass the Esthetician Theory (Written) Examination (fee: $25). Written multiple-choice theory exam A $25 fee applies to a re-take of this exam. Verified via archive snapshot [2026-05-10]. [2]

  4. 4

    Esthetician Practical (Skills) Examination

    Pass the Esthetician Practical (Skills) Examination (fee: $25). Hands-on skills exam A $25 fee applies to a re-take of this exam. Verified via archive snapshot [2026-05-10]. [2]

  5. 5

    Submit your application

    Submit your application to Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology (LSBC). [2]

  6. 6

    Receive your license

    Once your application is approved, Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology (LSBC) issues your Esthetician Certificate of Registration for Louisiana.

Fees

Fee Amount
Application fee [2] None specified
License fee [2] $35
Renewal fee [2] $35
Esthetician Theory (Written) Examination [2] $25
Esthetician Practical (Skills) Examination [2] $25
Student registration fee [2] $10
Duplicate license [2] $25

LSBC charges the same $35 fee for the initial certificate of registration and for each annual renewal (R.S. 37:599(A)(2)(a); LSBC 'Notice of Fee Increase,' effective August 1, 2025) — there is no separate 'application' fee beyond that $35 certificate fee, so application is set to null here. Verified via archive snapshot [2026-05-10].

Renewal & continuing education

Renew every 1 year.

Renewal is annual, due on or before the licensee's own date of birth each year; if not renewed, the certificate expires 30 days after that birth date (R.S. 37:590(A)(2)). No continuing-education hours are required to renew a standard Esthetician certificate. Verified via archive snapshot [2023-09-25].

Reciprocity

Endorsement/reciprocity from another state is available.

Louisiana grants licensure by reciprocity to anyone holding an active esthetician license from another U.S. state or territory, upon a completed reciprocity application, standard registration fee ($35), and evidence of passing equivalent exams (LAC 46:XXXI.509). If the applicant's original state did not require a practical exam, Louisiana's own practical exam must be passed. Louisiana is not a member of the Cosmetology Licensure Compact.

17 state-approved training providers in Louisiana — browse programs and compare schools on tradecolleges.org.

Cost calculator

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Total$85

Frequently asked questions

What is the required training hour count for estheticians in Louisiana?

To become a licensed esthetician in Louisiana, you must complete at least 750 hours of training from a board-approved cosmetology school.

What examinations must be passed for esthetician licensure in Louisiana?

Candidates must pass both the written (theory) and practical examinations developed by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) and administered directly by the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology (LSBC) with a passing score of at least 75%.

What is the renewal cycle and fee for a Louisiana esthetician license?

Esthetician licenses must be renewed annually on or before the licensee's birthday. The annual renewal fee is $35.00, and no continuing education hours are required.

Can I obtain a Louisiana esthetician license by reciprocity if I am licensed in another state?

Yes, Louisiana offers licensure by reciprocity to active out-of-state license holders, provided you submit a reciprocity application, pay the $35.00 license fee, and have your original state board send official verification directly to the Louisiana board. If your original state did not require a practical exam, you may need to pass the LSBC practical exam.

Sources

  1. [1] doa.la.gov/media/tixdfwvx/46v31.pdf — accessed 2026-07-11
  2. [2] legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx — accessed 2026-07-11
  3. [3] legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx — accessed 2026-07-11
  4. [4] legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx — accessed 2026-07-11