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License Description DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATION: An Electrologist removes hair from skin using needles and electrical equipment. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING: Hawaii does not reciprocate with any jurisdiction, therefore, a person shall apply, qualify, be tested, and pay the necessary fees to become licensed in Hawaii. Personal requirements: 1) Be 18 years of age. 2) Be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. Experience and education requirements: Have electrology training (schooling/apprenticeship) in compliance with Hawaii's curriculum: a) Recognized schooling totaling 600 hours; or b) Qualified apprenticeship totaling 800 hours; or c) Combination schooling and apprenticeship totaling 700 hours. Experience is recognized only after licensure and/or completion of training, and for the purpose of satisfying differences in the training requirements. Experience totaling 1 year is necessary, any experience totaling less than 1 year will not be recognized. Submit copies of all electrologist licenses. Disqualification for licensure: 1) Criminal conviction associated with the electrologist's practice; 2) Declared mentally incompetent by a court; and 3) Administrative disciplinary action against the electrologist's license. EXAMINATIONS: Exam administered by a professional testing service. FEES: $50 for application, $96 for 2-year license, and $100 for the biennial compliance resolution fund. License renewal every 2 years is $96. OTHER: There were 10 licenses currently active as of February 24, 2022. ~ revised 10/16
Licensing Agency
Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
Professional and Vocational Licensing Division
Electrologists Program
P. O. Box 3469, [335 Merchant St., Rm. 301, Honolulu, HI 96813]
Honolulu, HI 96801-0000
(808) 586 3000
electrologist@dcca.hawaii.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 07/21/2022
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