All Utah beauty licenses in one place. SB 330 (effective January 1, 2026) restructured Utah's entire cosmetology licensing system. Cosmetology and barbering are now consolidated into one license. The basic esthetics license is no longer issued — "Master Esthetics" (600 hrs) is now the standard. NIC exams via Prov — 75% passing. Biennial renewal September 30 of odd years. No CE. Online applications only from January 31, 2026.
Utah · Cosmetology / Barber License
Under SB 330 (effective January 1, 2026), Utah's cosmetology and barber licenses were consolidated into a single credential: the cosmetologist/barber license at 1,250 hours. Holders can legally identify as either a cosmetologist or a barber. NIC exams via Prov — 75% passing. Biennial renewal September 30 of odd years at $52. No CE. Online-only applications from January 31, 2026.
Utah SB 330 (signed March 2025, effective January 1, 2026) significantly restructured Utah's cosmetology and barbering licensing. The previous standalone barber license (1,000 hours) no longer exists. The cosmetology/barber license (1,250 hours) is now the primary full-scope credential covering hair cutting, chemical services, hair removal, eyelash/eyebrow technology, basic esthetics, and nail technology. Individuals holding the cosmetologist/barber license may identify professionally as either a cosmetologist or a barber.
Utah uses NIC National Theory and Practical Examinations administered by Prov. NICPrep's cosmetology question bank is built from the NIC CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing on both. Applications online only at dopl.utah.gov starting January 31, 2026. License displayed at practice location is required.
SB 330 established a formal apprenticeship pathway with the same hour requirements as school training: 1,250 hours for cosmetologist/barber (same as school). Apprentices require one-on-one direct supervision by a licensed cosmetologist/barber; supervisors cannot oversee more than two apprentices; programs must be completed within two years.
Online-only application at dopl.utah.gov from January 31, 2026. Create a Utah ID on the DOPL portal.
Exam fees approximately $105 per exam through Prov. Register at provexam.com. Both exams required.
License must be prominently displayed at your practice location. Display is the holder's responsibility.
DOPL mails renewal notice 60 days before expiration. Reinstatement available up to 5 years post-expiration without re-examination.
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Utah · Master Esthetics
SB 330 eliminated the basic esthetics license after January 1, 2026. The Master Esthetics license (600 hours) is now the only esthetics credential issued in Utah. Master Estheticians perform facials, skin analysis, waxing, makeup, and — as of June 1, 2026 — dermaplaning. NIC exams via Prov — 75% passing. Biennial renewal September 30 odd years. No CE.
After January 1, 2026, Utah no longer issues a basic esthetics license. The Master Esthetics license (600 hours) is the sole esthetics credential for new applicants. Individuals who were enrolled in a 600-hour esthetics program or registered for an 800-hour apprenticeship on or before January 1, 2026 may complete under prior rules; all others apply under the new Master Esthetics framework. Master Estheticians now have full supervisory authority over esthetics-only and makeup-only establishments.
Utah SB 330 (effective June 1, 2026 for this provision) clarified the scope of practice for Master Estheticians performing dermaplaning. Licensed Master Estheticians in Utah may now perform dermaplaning within their scope of practice. See DOPL's Advisory Statement for Dermaplaning for details: dopl.utah.gov/cosmetology.
Apprenticeship: same hours as school but with one-on-one supervision. Max 2 apprentices per supervisor.
Register at provexam.com. ~$105 per exam. Both required at 75%.
Online-only applications from January 31, 2026. License must be displayed at practice location.
DOPL mails renewal notice 60 days before expiration.
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Utah · Barbering Permit
SB 330 (January 1, 2026) created a new entry-level Barbering Permit requiring only 130 hours for basic barbering services. This is separate from the full cosmetologist/barber license (1,250 hours). The permit covers basic barbering (haircuts, trims, shaving) but not chemical services or the full scope of the cosmetologist/barber license. NIC exams via Prov — 75% passing.
The new Barbering Permit covers only basic barbering services: haircuts, trims, and shaving. It does not allow chemical hair services, coloring, or other cosmetology-scope services. If you want to offer chemical services, coloring, or the full cosmetology scope, you need the Cosmetologist/Barber License (1,250 hours). Master Barber is also a separate credential (1,000 hours) — confirm current details at dopl.utah.gov.
All credential levels require NIC exams via Prov at 75% passing. Apprenticeship pathway available for all levels with the same hour requirements as school (one-on-one supervision, max 2 apprentices per supervisor, 2-year completion limit).
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Utah · Nail Technician
300 hours at a DOPL-approved school (or 375-hour apprenticeship). NIC nail technology exams via Prov — 75% passing. Biennial renewal September 30 of odd years at $52. No CE required. License must be prominently displayed at practice location. Online applications only from January 31, 2026.
Utah uses NIC National Nail Technology Theory and Practical Examinations via Prov. NICPrep's nail technology question bank is built from the NIC Nail Technology CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing. Apprenticeship path: 375 hours (slightly more than 300-hour school path) with one-on-one supervision, max 2 apprentices per supervisor.
Programs typically 6–10 weeks full-time. Online application at dopl.utah.gov from January 31, 2026.
~$105 per exam. Register at provexam.com.
Print and display license as required by Utah statute 58-11a-305.
DOPL mails renewal notice 60 days before expiration. Reinstatement available up to 5 years post-expiration.
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Utah uses NIC exams via Prov — 75% passing. SB 330 restructured Utah licensing effective January 1, 2026. NICPrep is built from the NIC CIBs.