How to Get an Electrolysis License in Montana
To legally offer electrolysis services in Montana, you need an electrolysis license. Below is what the Montana Board of Cosmetologists expects and the path to get it.
To practice electrolysis in Montana, you need 600 hours through a path approved by the Montana Board of Cosmetologists. This page covers the eight criteria that matter most: training hours, exams, fees, timeline, renewal, reciprocity, minimum age, and license type.
4 beauty schools in Montana are listed in our directory. Cross-check every detail with the board before you enroll - rules change. Our course builds theory so you arrive at school ahead of the curve.
Montana Electrolysis licensing requirements at a glance
| Required hours | 600 hours |
| License type | Electrolysis License |
| Licensing board | Montana Board of Cosmetologists |
| Exams | High school equivalent required |
| Estimated fees | Varies - confirm with board |
| Typical timeline | 6-9 months |
| Renewal | Typically every 1-2 years; CE hours may apply - confirm with the board |
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| State notes | High school equivalent required. State exam required. |
Requirements verified against official board sources. Rules change - confirm with the Montana Board of Cosmetologists before you enroll.
Step by Step: How to Get Licensed in Montana
Prepare with our online Electrolysis course
Because Montana requires in-person training hours, our online course builds theory before or during your school program - it does not replace board-required clinical hours.
Four enrollment plans from $1,380. 12-module program taught by Aida Khazieva with lifetime access on Advanced plans and above.
Also see Electrolysis training overview in Montana for local schools and city guides.
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See all 2 electrologists in Montana →Frequently asked questions - Montana Electrolysis
Montana requires 600 hours through a path approved by the Montana Board of Cosmetologists.
High school equivalent required. State exam required.
Our online course can prepare you for the material, but Montana requires in-person hours through the Montana Board of Cosmetologists. Online study does not replace those hours.
Reciprocity rules vary by state and are not automatic. Contact the Montana Board of Cosmetologists directly to ask about transferring an existing license.
You will need to complete 600 hours through an approved path, plus time to prepare for and pass the required exam. Total timelines vary based on your school's schedule.
Montana does not publish a single combined fee on the data we have. Application, exam, and license fees are set by the Montana Board of Cosmetologists and can change, so confirm the current amounts directly with them.
Most states require periodic renewal, typically every one to two years, sometimes with continuing education hours. Montana's exact renewal cycle is not detailed in our data, so confirm it directly with the Montana Board of Cosmetologists.
In most states, including Montana based on our data, you complete your required hours and pass your exam before working independently. Some schools allow supervised clinic work on real or model clients as part of training itself. Confirm what counts as work under Montana rules with the Montana Board of Cosmetologists.
Financial Aid and Government Support
Several real federal and state programs can help cover the cost of beauty education. Federal Pell Grants and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) are available to eligible students at accredited schools through the FAFSA. Veterans and their families may be able to use GI Bill benefits at VA-approved programs. Some states also offer workforce funding through WIOA, administered by local American Job Centers, though eligibility for cosmetology and esthetics programs varies by region.
Important: these programs apply to your accredited in-person school, where you complete your required hours, not to our online preparation course directly. Contact your chosen school's financial aid office or your local American Job Center to find out what you qualify for.
Sourced from the Montana Board of Cosmetologists. Verified July 2026. Licensing rules can change - always confirm current requirements with the board before enrolling or applying.