Ohio Hair School and Requirements
A Hair Design License in Ohio requires the completion of a 1,000-hour course and a skills-based practical and written exam. While a cosmetology license may be a good fit if you'd like to provide a wide range of beauty services, a hair design license focuses more on hair care and styling.
Browse our directory of hair design schools in Ohio, or skip ahead to learn about the state's hair design licensing requirements and job outlook.
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50 West Powell Road
Lewis Center, OH 43035
Belmont-Harrison Vocational School District – Accredited
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
Brown Aveda Institute Strongsville – Accredited
Strongsville, OH 44136
Love My Hair School of Cosmetology – Accredited
University Heights, OH 44118
Ohio State School of Cosmetology - Canal Winchester – Accredited
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
You must attend a school that meets any licensure requirements as defined by your state. Most states require that you graduate from an accredited or state-approved school.
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What You Can Do With Your Ohio Hair Design License
With a hair design or advanced hair design license, you can shampoo, cut, color, and style hair. You should have a strong foundation in customer service and be dedicated to hair and scalp care.
Unlike a cosmetology license, you can't perform additional services like nail design, skincare, or makeup application. If you want to focus exclusively on haircare services, hair design school may be your best option.
However, a cosmetology license may be a better fit if you're looking to offer a broader range of services, whether in a salon or as a freelancer. Finding a beauty-related job that aligns with your personality can help you follow your passion.
Ohio Hair Design and Advanced Hair Design School
Hair design school is based on a 1,000-hour curriculum. During the program, you'll balance learning theory and practical subjects, including:
If you'd like to broaden your skillset, the 240-hour advanced hair design curriculum offers training in more advanced techniques. Both programs focus on health and safety to ensure you and your clients have the best possible experience.
Should I Consider Cosmetology School as an Ohio Hairstylist?
If you already have or are pursuing a hair design license, you may consider an Ohio cosmetology license. This license allows you to perform additional services like nail care, skincare, and makeup application. You can complete a 500-hour course to help you to fulfill cosmetology licensure requirements.
READ MORE: Learn more about cosmetology school in Ohio
Getting Your Ohio Hair Design or Advanced Hair Design License
To get your license in Ohio, you must complete your 1,000-hour training course and take a written and practical exam. You must pay the exam fee of $40 plus the license fee of $45. The hair design theory written exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions covering everything you should have learned in your hair school program. The advanced hair design written exam comprises 50 multiple-choice questions in cosmetology law, public safety, advanced hair techniques, and communication and sales skills.
For the practical exam, be prepared to showcase your abilities with the following techniques:
Once you have a license, you must pay an annual $55 renewal fee and provide proof of additional training. Continuing education (CE) credits are required when you renew your license, with a few exceptions. CE requirements include a one-hour board laws and rules course and a three-hour infection control and safety course.
Ohio Hairstylist Salary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, cosmetologists in Ohio earn an average hourly rate of $19.57 per hour and an average annual salary of $40,700.
ZipRecruiter reports that hair stylists can expect to make an average of $3,399 monthly or $40,788 annually. While these salary estimates are a good baseline, they're based on recent job postings and don't include freelancers and other professionals.
Further, a lot of factors can affect your pay. The best way to know how much you could make is to talk to working hairstylists in your area.
Contact the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
- 1929 Gateway Circle Grove City, OH 43123
- Website: Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
- Email: sue.gatwood@cos.state.oh.us
- Call: 614-466-3834
- Fax: 614-644-6880