When it comes to cosmetologists, all 50 states require licensing. If you want to practice in a state, you need to be licensed by that state to work.

Click here to see the cosmetology license requirements in each state.

Genesis Career College offers students board-approved cosmetology programs at campuses in Tennessee, and Georgia.

Since the majority of our graduates seek work in those states, here is a guide on how to get a cosmetology license in each, which will also give you an idea of how the process might work in the state of your choice: