Appearance Enhancement Programs

NYS Dept. of State (DOS) Curricula Training Programs in Schools Licensed by BPSS

June 2016

Type of Program Required Training Hours: Theory and Clinic(Skills) Exam Required for License: Type and Description 
Cosmetology 1,000 https://dos.ny.gov/cosmetology
Esthetics 600 https://dos.ny.gov/esthetics
Natural Hair 300 https://dos.ny.gov/natural-hair-styling
Nails 250 https://dos.ny.gov/nail-specialty
Waxing 75  https://dos.ny.gov/waxing
Barber Varies, as long as approved by NYSED.* https://dos.ny.gov/barber
  *In practice, at least 500 hours for beginners. The NYSED Career and Technical Education standard curriculum, of 515 hours, can be approved by BPSS.