How To Become a Cosmetologist in Ohio

Are you ready to join the beauty industry and get started toward a life you’ve always dreamed of having? We can’t wait to show you more about how life in cosmetology can help you achieve your goals! Here’s what you need to know to become a cosmetologist in Ohio.

Becoming a cosmetologist can be broken down into just a few steps:

1. Apply for and attend an accredited cosmetology school in Ohio
2. Complete your required training hours
3. Sit for the Ohio State Boards
4. Complete continuing education to maintain your license

Each of these things has their own journey you have to complete, but we’ll be here to help you every step of the way! Talk to our admissions team today to see how you can get started.

1. Apply for an Accredited Cosmetology School

When you’re looking for a cosmetology school that fits with your goals as well as your values, it’s important to look for schools that are nationally accredited. The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts And Sciences (NACCAS) is a great resource for those who are looking for valuable and trustworthy schools.

You’ll also have to apply and be accepted into the school of your choice. Each process might look different for each school. At Summit Salon Academy Perrysburg, we try to make the process straightforward and easy to navigate with assistance just a phone call away! Here are some of the things you’ll need to apply to your program:

• Enrollment application
• High school diploma or GED
• High school or college transcripts
• Copy of a driver’s license, passport, or social security card
• Signed enrollment agreement
• Registration fee

2. Complete Your Required Training Hours

While in school, you’ll be required to complete a certain number of hours to sit for your state boards. Our Advanced Cosmetology Program is 1800 hours and can take as little as 53 weeks to complete. While you’re in school, you can learn more about the world of hair, skin, and nails!

Here are some of the things you can learn if you attend Summit Salon Academy Perrysburg:

• Hairstyling
• Haircutting
• Texturizing
• Coloring
• Manicures and pedicures
• Artificial nail enhancements
• Facials
• Hair removal
• Makeup
• Salon operation and management
• And more!

Completing your required hours will help ensure that you’ve prepared for the state boards!

3. Sit for the Ohio State Boards

To be able to become licensed in the state of Ohio, you’ll need to put your knowledge to the test! After you’ve completed your schooling, you’ll need to sit for an exam that can help show that you know the materials. In 2018, Summit Salon Academy had a 100% student licensure rate of those that sat for the exam.

You can learn more about what types of questions will be asked on the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board website.

4. Complete Continuing Education To Maintain Your License

If you pass your state boards then you’re ready to find a place to start working! We hope that you love your new journey and passion in the cosmetology industry, no matter where that path takes you.

To make sure that you stay knowledgeable and up-to-date with current industry trends and information, you will be required to complete continuing education hours to maintain your license in the state of Ohio.

Follow Your Dream!

If you’re ready to take the leap and point your life in the direction of becoming a cosmetologist then we’re ready to help you! We can’t wait to show everything that we have to offer from financial aid* to our upcoming start dates!

Get in touch with us today, and we’ll set up a school tour so we can get to know you and your goals better!

*Financial aid is available to those who qualify.