Hair Braider / Missouri
2026 data Missouri board official source

Missouri Hair Braider License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Natural hair styling and braiding. One of the most debated licensing requirements.

What the Missouri data shows for Hair Braiders

Becoming a licensed hair braider in Missouri means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 1,500 training hours, a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a background history check. Missouri regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Cosmetology School".

Budget $75 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Missouri doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

Missouri evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
53/100
Hair Braider · Missouri

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 F
1,500 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$75
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Missouri

Education / Training Hours
Cosmetology School
1,500 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Missouri licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Hair Braider in Missouri? ▼
Missouri requires 1500 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $75. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Hair Braider in Missouri? ▼
Missouri licenses hair braiders who complete its requirements (1500 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Missouri licensing board.
Can I transfer my Hair Braider license to Missouri from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for hair braiders in Missouri - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Missouri licensing board for the current process.
Does Missouri require a background check for Hair Braider licensing? ▼
Yes, Missouri requires a criminal background check as part of the hair braider licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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What to do with this hair braider license

Hair Braider in Missouri is one requirement row in a hair braider-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Missouri's hair braider requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Hair Braider in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer guide
  • See how Missouri's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Missouri overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Missouri 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.