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1929 Gateway Circle - Grove City, Ohio 43123

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School Info

If you are thinking of entering one of the fastest growing licensed professions in Ohio, you will need a strong educational foundation in one of Ohio's Cosmetology schools. If you would like a complete list of Cosmetology schools around Ohio click here.

Have you graduated? Do you need a work permit? Or do you need to submit your hours? Click here to access all of the school forms you will need.

Are you ready to join the over 125,000 professionals in the Hair, Manicuring and Esthetics? You will need to pass your Board exam, click here to access the Board study guides in the various areas, as well as information on the Managers Test.

Continuing Education

Click below for the appropriate link for information on all approved Continuing Education courses for both Tanning and Cosmetology related licenses in the state of Ohio.

The list is provided in a PDF format and will be updated monthly with the latest list of classes approved by the Board. Please remember: If you are a Tanning Operator, you must be certified and pass a test given by an approved tanning provider.  This certification must be renewed four (4) years from the date of issuance. 

Want to become a C.E. provider for Tanning? Click here.

Want to become a C.E. provider for other Cosmetology related licenses? Click here.

Exam Info

Your testing date will be scheduled at the earliest possible date upon receipt of your completed application and correct payment.

Candidates will receive their notification of their exam date and time by mail.

To access the Board study guides click here.