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How to Become a Cosmetologist in Hawaii

Hawaii cosmetology career overview: required training hours, beauty schools on file, licensing steps, and local training options.

Hours required to work in Hawaii: 1800

This state: in-person

Offers hands-on hours toward licensure: Yes
Hawaii licensing requirements → Beauty schools in Hawaii → Online theory course →

Pursuing Cosmetology in Hawaii

A Hawaii cosmetology license opens salon employment, booth rental, and in some areas independent studio work. Scope of practice still varies, so confirm which services you want to offer before choosing a program.

Licensing in Hawaii: Hawaii requires 1,800 training hours at a licensed school plus state board exams for a cosmetology license. Board: Hawaii Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (DCCA). Full fees, exam format, renewal, and forms live on the Hawaii cosmetology licensing guide - this career page does not duplicate those tables.

Hawaii has 4 accredited beauty schools on file in 2 cities. Tour schools in your target city and ask graduates about job placement - Hawaii programs vary in salon partnerships.

Is This Career a Fit in Hawaii?

Universal licensingA cosmetology license is required nationwide, so skills transfer when you relocate - with reciprocity rules varying by state.
Creative + income mixHair color, cuts, skin services, and retail combine service revenue with product commissions in many salons.

Written and practical board exams add weeks after graduation. Many Hawaii students begin theory online before school so classroom hours focus on hands-on technique instead of first-time book learning.

Theory vs school: Structured online theory helps before or during in-person hours, but it does not replace board-required clinical training. See the online cosmetology theory course for modules and enrollment - pricing stays on that page only.

Your Checklist in Hawaii

  • Confirm required training hours and exam format in your state
  • Tour at least two accredited cosmetology schools near you
  • Understand the difference between cosmetology and esthetics licenses
  • Plan for 9-18 months of school depending on full-time vs part-time
  • Prepare for written and practical board exams
  • Read your state cosmetology licensing guide before signing enrollment papers

Where to Go Next in Hawaii

Licensing by StateHours, exams, and reciprocity rules in every state. Beauty school directoryCompare accredited programs near you. Cosmetology foundations courseOnline theory prep - details on the course page. About Aida KhazievaLicensed cosmetologist and educator.

Also Serving in Hawaii

Other cities with multiple beauty schools on record.

Honolulu

Beauty Schools in Hawaii

Hawaii Institute of Hair Design
Honolulu, HI
IBS School of Cosmetology and Massage
Kahului, HI
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy
Honolulu, HI
Paul Mitchell the School-Honolulu
Honolulu, HI

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Hawaii Cosmetology FAQ

Hawaii requires 1,800 hours of training at a licensed school plus state exams. See our full Hawaii licensing guide for board details.

Browse beauty schools in Hawaii in our directory, or open your local training page for top programs.

Yes. Our Cosmetology course for Hawaii builds theory online before or alongside in-person school hours where required.

Follow the step-by-step guide on our Hawaii cosmetology licensing page, including exams and board applications.

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Cosmetology licensing in Hawaii

1,800 hours of training, plus state exams. Licensing board: Hawaii Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (DCCA). In-person clinical hours required at a licensed school.

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