by Kristin Goins | Feb 15, 2026 | Esthetician
Quick Summary California requires 600 hours of training at a Board-approved school before you can take the esthetician licensing exam, and hours from non-approved schools do not count. The best programs combine strong exam results, flexible schedules, transparent...
by Kristin Goins | Feb 10, 2026 | Barber
Quick Summary No state accepts a California barber license automatically, since every state board writes its own rules for barbers who relocate. Arizona, Texas, and Florida have credential-based routes with paperwork and fees, while Oregon requires two written exams...
by Kristin Goins | Feb 5, 2026 | Cosmetology, Esthetician
Quick Summary Cosmetology covers hair, skin, nails, and lash and brow services under a 1,000-hour California program, while esthetics focuses on skin care in a 600-hour program. Cosmetologists work mostly in salons on hair color, cutting, and styling, and estheticians...
