After completing your program at Designing Beauty Academy, most states require you to take an examination in order to obtain your work license. Colorado requires that Barbers, Cosmetologists, Estheticians, Hairstylists and Manicurists must hold a Colorado license. The programs at Designing Beauty Academy all meet or exceed the licensing requirements set by the State of Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetologist Licensing Board.
Note that licensing requirements do vary from state to state. If you intend to take a licensing exam in a state other than Colorado, we suggest you look into the requirements set by the appropriate State Board of Cosmetology.
To be admitted to the licensing examination for the State of Colorado, an applicant must:
- Be at least 16 years of age (note you must 18 years of age or older to attend The Academy);
- Be a graduate of a school of cosmetology;
- Have completed the required credits for the prescribed program;
- Submit certified proof of graduation; and
- Submit a completed application, along with the required examination fees.
The State of Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetologist Licensing Board conducts all examinations in English, and applicants must submit answers in English.
Complete licensing information for Colorado can be found at The State of Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure
For a complete of description of services offered by each profession, download the Barber and Cosmetology Practice Act (PDF file).
- Barbers work with the scalp and hair of the head, perform face shaving and beard trimming, and basic barber facials.
- Cosmetologists work with the hair of the head (cutting, styling, coloring, etc.); trim beards but do not perform face shaving; perform manicures and pedicures; and provide skin care/esthetic services (facials, makeup, waxing, etc.).
- Estheticians perform skin care services, advanced esthetic treatments (microdermabrasion and chemical peels), apply makeup, and remove superfluous hair.
- Hairstylists work with the hair of the head and trim beards but do not perform face shaving.
- Manicurists provide basic manicures and pedicures, apply artificial nail enhancements, and perform waxing on the hands and feet.
