Mississippi Waxing License Requirements - Hours, Exams & Steps
If you want to practice waxing in Mississippi, an esthetician license is required by law. Here is what the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering requires, step by step.
Mississippi licenses waxing practitioners through the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Required training: 600 hours. Mississippi does not offer or accept apprenticeship programs for estheticians.
Compare schools below, read the step-by-step guide, and see how our Waxing course for Mississippi fits your licensing path.
Mississippi Waxing licensing requirements at a glance
| Required hours | 600 hours |
| License type | Esthetician License |
| Licensing board | Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering |
| Exams | Exam administered by or through the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering |
| Estimated fees | Varies - confirm with board |
| Typical timeline | 6-9 months |
| Renewal | Periodic renewal required; check CE rules with the board |
| State notes | Mississippi does not offer or accept apprenticeship programs for estheticians. The 600 hour course breaks down into 100 hours of theory and 500 hours of hands-on skill development. |
Requirements verified against official board sources. Rules change - confirm with the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering before you enroll.
Step by Step: How to Get Licensed in Mississippi
Prepare with our online Waxing course
Because Mississippi 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 Waxing training overview in Mississippi for local schools and city guides.
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Frequently asked questions - Mississippi Waxing
Mississippi requires 600 hours through a path approved by the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
Mississippi requires passing a licensing exam administered by or through the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Exact format, scheduling, and passing score are set by the board.
Our online course can prepare you for the material, but Mississippi requires in-person hours through the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Online study does not replace those hours.
Reciprocity rules vary by state and are not automatic. Contact the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering 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.
Mississippi does not publish a single combined fee on the data we have. Application, exam, and license fees are set by the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering 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. Mississippi's exact renewal cycle is not detailed in our data, so confirm it directly with the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
Mississippi lists an apprenticeship path, where supervised work can count toward your required hours. Outside of an approved apprenticeship, you generally need to finish your program and pass your exam before working independently. Confirm the exact rules with the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
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 Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Verified July 2026. Licensing rules can change - always confirm current requirements with the board before enrolling or applying.