Kentucky State Board – Fees

Kentucky Board of Hairdressers & Cosmetologists

License Fees

License Type

First Fee

Renewal Fee

Restoration Fee

Apprentice Cosmetologist $25 $20 $75
Cosmetologist $25 $20 $75
Nail Technician $25 $20 $75
Apprentice Instructor $35 $25 $75
Cosmetology Instructor $50 $35 $100
Dual Cosmetology/Esthetic Instructor $150 $110 $220
Esthetician $75 $50 $125
Dual Cosmetologist/Esthetician $100 $70 $140
Esthetic Instructor $100 $75 $150
Beauty Salon $35 $25 $75
Nail Salon $35 $25 $75
Independent Contractor $35 $25 $75
Esthetic Salon $125 $75 $150
Esthetician Independent Contractor $125 $75 $150
Cosmetology School $1500 $150 $750

Examination Fees

Exam

Fee

Apprentice Cosmetologist $75 / Retake $32
Cosmetologist $75 / Retake $32
Dual Cosmetologist/Esthetic $125 / Retake $62
Esthetician $125 / Retake $62
Instructor $100 / Retake $50
Nail Technician $75 / Retake $32
Out of State Cosmetologist $120 / Retake $60
Out of State Esthetic Instructor $250 / Retake $125
Out of State Esthetician $175 / Retake $82
Out of State Instructor $200 / Retake $100

 

Other Fees

Description

Cost

Certification $20
Duplicate License $25
Esthetic Duplicate License $75
Demonstration Permits $50
Student Enrollment Permits $15
Continuing Education Provider Fee $300