Esthetician / Hawaii
2026 data Hawaii board official source

Hawaii Esthetician License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Specializes in skin care including facials and waxing.

What the Hawaii data shows for Estheticians

Hawaii's path to esthetician licensure runs through 844 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on State Esthetics Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 16 can be licensed. Hawaii folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Esthetics School".

The initial price tag is $135, and renewal costs $64 every 2 years. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Hawaii, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

For estheticians, the reciprocity picture is: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

B-
Licensing Ease Score
66/100
Esthetician · Hawaii

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
844 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$135
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B
$32/yr
$64 every 2 years
Continuing Education A+
None required
No continuing-education mandate
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Hawaii

Education / Training Hours
Esthetics School
844 hours
Exam Requirement
State Esthetics Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$135
Renewal Fee
$64
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
16 years

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Compare all states for Esthetician All Hawaii licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Hawaii licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Esthetician in Hawaii? ▼
Hawaii's requirements cover 844 hours of education or training, the State Esthetics Exam exam, and an initial fee of $135. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Esthetician in Hawaii? ▼
To become a licensed esthetician in Hawaii, you must meet the state's requirements including 844 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Hawaii licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Esthetician license to Hawaii from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for estheticians nationally works like this: Varies by state — check with state board. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Hawaii. Verify the specifics with the Hawaii licensing board.
Does Hawaii require a background check for Esthetician licensing? ▼
Hawaii does require a background check before issuing an esthetician license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

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What to do with this esthetician license

Esthetician in Hawaii, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an esthetician-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Hawaii's esthetician requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Esthetician in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state esthetician license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Hawaii's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Hawaii overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Hawaii licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.