How do I become licensed to do hair extensions?

I have been doing my own hair extensions for years and would really love how to do it professionally(I would never try it on someone else's hair without really knowing what I'm doing!) I can't find out exactly how to do it. Do I need to go to the full cosmetology school even though I only want to do extensions? I live in Buffalo NY and on the NYS website about this I learned that you need a "Natural Hairstyling License" which requires "Must complete a 300-hour, New York State approved course of study and pass both the New York State written and practical examinations to get a license to operate in this state." or of course do the whole 1000 entire cosmetology license. The problem is that I can't find any where that offers the course! AT ALL!!! And any of the programs that teach you how to do different kinds of extensions by companies, salons etc require you to be licensed first. Does anyone know where to take the 300 hr course in NYS? Thanks for any info

the schools only teach cosmetology not just extensions and cosmetology is way too long and doesn't even cover extensions! No I don't do dreadlocks, sorry!

How do I become a licensed natural hair stylist?

I'm sorry, i rushed through my last reply... i meant be sure your clients know and agree to the fact that you are not licensed. as far as being certified, the other companies require it for their hair and www.pierrediamondtrends.com does not. there hair is by far better than the other companies hands down. we all love just how the hair performs..that is overall key!! :)

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i wouldnt put the glue in my hair ever again.My hair was ruined with this method. How can you guys do hair & not be licensed? That is scarey

WELL I KNOW FOR SURE THAT THERE ARE 1000'S OF GREAT ARTIST/HAIRSTYLIST IN THE UNITED STATE.....SO WHY IS IT THAT THERE IS NO SCHOOL FOR HAIR EXTENSIONSIST,I KNOW THAT IS NOT A WORD.....BUT THAT IS WHY WE NEED A SCHOOL FOR BRAIDER, WEAVER, SHAMPOO STYIST,AND RECEPTIONIST......WE NEED TO KNOW THE CORRECT TERMINOLOGY AND HOW TO ACT PROFESSIONAL.

YES!!! you must go to cosmetology school to become licensed in hair extentions lol I learned that the hard way. Once you have your license you attend a special class for extentions that last about 3 days and you are certified for extentions.

The man knows that most people that do hair extensions are Black and they want to keep people from making money. This forces you to take 1,000 of cosmetology school so they get their money though. I'm in the same boat and we need to organize, organize, organize and petition for this certification to be added to the State licensing. Why would they have a bried grandparenting stage and then take it away? You only take away something that there isn't a demand for and Natural Hair care is presently in high demand, which leads me back to my former statement.

I'm not from NY, but I think I can answer your question.

Hair extensions are a specialty of cosmetology. Before you can start working towards becoming an extensions specialist.. you have to be a licensed cosmetologist first.

Step 1) Complete your 1000 hour course. You're not just going to school to learn to do hair.. they'll mostly just teach you the basics. You're primarily going to school to learn how to be safe... which is the most important thing a stylist can know. An unlicensed stylist can burn your hair off, burn/stain your skin, or give you an infectious disease... like herpes on your eyebrow. Don't laugh.. it's happened.

If you can't go to school.. you can find a LICENSED stylist to apprentice under. In California.. you have to apprentice for two documented years before you can take your state board exam. Oh.. and btw.. in CA the course is 1600 hours. Be happy you're in NY.

Step 2) Once you've gotten your license, you can find a course that will teach you how to do extensions properly. If you can't find a course, find a licensed stylist who can teach it to you.

Good luck,
-Dmark
www.dmarkphotography.com

Kinyetta in Brooklyn, New York said: The man knows that most people that do hair extensions are Black and they want to keep people from making money. This forces you to take 1,000 of cosmetology school so they get their money though. I'm in the same boat and we need to organize, organize, organize and petition for this certification to be added to the State licensing. Why would they have a bried grandparenting stage and then take it away? You only take away something that there isn't a demand for and Natural Hair care is presently in high demand, which leads me back to my former statement.

It isn't about THE MAN. It's about being safe. LA is overrun with white unlicensed stylists who are even worse off than you are.. they need to complete a 1600 hour course here.

On a side note.. the bad news: America IS, and always will be racist place to live. 70% of the country is white, and everyone else is at a disadvantage. Accept it, and move on. In 20 or 30 years there will be more brown people than white people in this country, and whites will have to learn how to deal with the discrimination and hatred they've fostered. What goes around, comes around. Stop worrying that someone is trying to hold you down, and use that energy to get ahead.. despite the boundaries that you are sure to encounter.

The good news: only you can hold you back. Refuse to embrace the negative perspectives that make you a victim of a racist society... and you won't be one. Work harder. Learn harder. Love your fellow man regardless of their color. Above all of that.. love yourself and your color first.

DeDee in Indianapolis, Indiana said: How do I become a licensed natural hair stylist?

wat do i got 2 get a licensec

Go to Florida, or New York and lookup your local Paul Mitchell the SChool. They train and give you your cert and you can take the stateboard test after to become a hair stylist =] im one myself, graduated as a phase2

I found this website and it may help out with some questions:
www.cornrowsandco.com/politicsSub.cfm?politicsID=2

DB in Brooklyn, New York said: Sorry guys, it seems that in NY licensing isnt necessary for braiding. theres a law but it is not being enforced since there is only one school that teaches braiding in the whole state and its a highschool.
i'd recommend brushing up your skills in a seminar given by many of the top salons teaching techniques and styles then go into business for yourself or search for a beauty salon (or barbershop) looking for a braider where you can work under a master stylist and get an apprenticeship license as a cosmetologist after 1000 hrs and take the wash & blow dry classes at beauty school

You can try this school
BEVAL INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY SCHOOL
985 CHURCH STREET
BALDWIN, NY 11510

Complain about 1000... I did 2100 to become a barber...

People are licensed for a reason... would you feel comfortable with me comming at your face with a straight razor if I said it was ok because I read a book and got licensed?

Dmark in Los Angeles, California said: I'm not from NY, but I think I can answer your question.

Hair extensions are a specialty of cosmetology. Before you can start working towards becoming an extensions specialist.. you have to be a licensed cosmetologist first.

Step 1) Complete your 1000 hour course. You're not just going to school to learn to do hair.. they'll mostly just teach you the basics. You're primarily going to school to learn how to be safe... which is the most important thing a stylist can know. An unlicensed stylist can burn your hair off, burn/stain your skin, or give you an infectious disease... like herpes on your eyebrow. Don't laugh.. it's happened.

If you can't go to school.. you can find a LICENSED stylist to apprentice under. In California.. you have to apprentice for two documented years before you can take your state board exam. Oh.. and btw.. in CA the course is 1600 hours. Be happy you're in NY.

Step 2) Once you've gotten your license, you can find a course that will teach you how to do extensions properly. If you can't find a course, find a licensed stylist who can teach it to you.

Good luck,
-Dmark
www.dmarkphotography.com

Please try this school, it is a New York State Licensed beauty school that offers a Licensed Natural Hair Styling program that allows you to take the New York State Licensing examination. They offer low tuition, experienced teachers and small one-on-one classes with a lot of practical experience.

BEVAL INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY SCHOOL CORP (BIBS)
985 CHURCH STREET
BALDWIN, NY 11510

teetea26 in Buffalo, New York said: I have been doing my own hair extensions for years and would really love how to do it professionally(I would never try it on someone else's hair without really knowing what I'm doing!) I can't find out exactly how to do it. Do I need to go to the full cosmetology school even though I only want to do extensions? I live in Buffalo NY and on the NYS website about this I learned that you need a "Natural Hairstyling License" which requires "Must complete a 300-hour, New York State approved course of study and pass both the New York State written and practical examinations to get a license to operate in this state." or of course do the whole 1000 entire cosmetology license. The problem is that I can't find any where that offers the course! AT ALL!!! And any of the programs that teach you how to do different kinds of extensions by companies, salons etc require you to be licensed first. Does anyone know where to take the 300 hr course in NYS? Thanks for any info

Please give this school a call or write them to information

Beval International Beauty School
985 Church Street
Baldwin, NY 11510

Shelley in Plainview, New York said: I don't have the answer but I do have the same question. I too have been doing extensions for years and would like to get licenses but cannot find any information.I can't find any where that offers the course! AT ALL!!! And any of the programs that teach you how to do different kinds of extensions by companies, salons etc require you to be licensed first. Does anyone know where to take the 300 hr course in NYS? Thanks for any info

Call or visit, they are a licensed New York State Beauty School that offers a Natural Hair Styling program with low tuition, experienced teachers, and small one-on-one classes with plenty of practical experiences before you graduate. Good Luck!!

Beval International Beauty School
985 Church Street
Baldwin, NY 11510

Kinyetta in Brooklyn, New York said: The man knows that most people that do hair extensions are Black and they want to keep people from making money. This forces you to take 1,000 of cosmetology school so they get their money though. I'm in the same boat and we need to organize, organize, organize and petition for this certification to be added to the State licensing. Why would they have a bried grandparenting stage and then take it away? You only take away something that there isn't a demand for and Natural Hair care is presently in high demand, which leads me back to my former statement.

Give this school a call or register at this school

Beval International Beauty School
985 Church Street
Baldwin, NY 11510

This school offers a Licensed program in Natural Hair Styling

Beval International Beauty School
985 Church Street
Baldwin, NY 11510

BILLIONAIRE HAIR in Brooklyn, New York said: it is scarey!!!!
if u see my my space page
billionairehair or jeanenebarrett
u will see what glue does.....
not pretty at all.... damage for life, my classes teach that !!! as well as how to approach a new client with hair extentions

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interested in being trained in celebrity hair extensions and hairstyling
please visit my website then please email or call me
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i do travel if ur willing to pay for that expense! its worth it ladies because i charge 650.00 and up for braided
more for other techniques....

Is the $650.00 for the course with you or for braiding/Weave the hair?

What is the $650 for?

EmpressSharima in Brooklyn, New York said: Well, this course used to be offered at a school in Jamaica,Queens NY. That is where I was able to complete the 300 hours required to take the state board exam for natural hair styling. Unfortunately, there isn't a school currently providing this course. I was looking to become an instructor and I should really try to make that happen so that others like yourself can have this opportunity, because I didn't want to do any processing of the hair, I refused to take the cosmetology course and I was blessed to become one of few who are NYS Licensed Natural Hairstylist. Its the schools who really have to push to offer this course, so perhaps if there were more inquiries to the beauty schools for this course, they would be proactive in developing it. Have your tried to contact the state deparment of education? Have the rep give you the info and not redirect you to their website...they have that info in front of them...contact me: queen1time@aol.com

Empress

Call or email this school

Beval International Beauty School
985 Church Street
Baldwin, NY 11510

Call or email this school

Beval International Beauty School
985 Church Street
Baldwin, NY 11510

hello,

if you do not want to go to school you can find someone with a senior license and apprentice under them. Usually the person may do it for free but even if it is for a small fee it is saving you a lot of money in comparison to paying for school. You will have to complete a certain amount of hours which will allow you to become a licensed cosmetologist and you will be able to work while you are learning because you dont need a license to do natural hair which is a plus for you. I will say take classes on natural hair care and get your certifications at the end of each class for you validation! i hope this helps.

Hi there, unless the above information given applies to Maryland, then it would be incorrect and misleading. I noticed that you are writing from Maryland and I am not familiar with the beauty enhancement rules and regular there, but in New York State you need to attend a licensed beauty school that offers a 300 hours natural Hairstyling progam and pass all practical and theory tests with 70 or better, then you will be allowed to take the New York State licenses exam. I hope this information helps you all. If you are seeking a school call Beval International Beauty school.

teetea26 in Buffalo, New York said: I have been doing my own hair extensions for years and would really love how to do it professionally(I would never try it on someone else's hair without really knowing what I'm doing!) I can't find out exactly how to do it. Do I need to go to the full cosmetology school even though I only want to do extensions? I live in Buffalo NY and on the NYS website about this I learned that you need a "Natural Hairstyling License" which requires "Must complete a 300-hour, New York State approved course of study and pass both the New York State written and practical examinations to get a license to operate in this state." or of course do the whole 1000 entire cosmetology license. The problem is that I can't find any where that offers the course! AT ALL!!! And any of the programs that teach you how to do different kinds of extensions by companies, salons etc require you to be licensed first. Does anyone know where to take the 300 hr course in NYS? Thanks for any info

You don't have to take the 1000 hours program, instead you can take 300 hours Naturanl Hair styling Program, at Beval International Beauty School, 985 Church Street, Baldwin, NY 11510

teetea26 in Buffalo, New York said: I have been doing my own hair extensions for years and would really love how to do it professionally(I would never try it on someone else's hair without really knowing what I'm doing!) I can't find out exactly how to do it. Do I need to go to the full cosmetology school even though I only want to do extensions? I live in Buffalo NY and on the NYS website about this I learned that you need a "Natural Hairstyling License" which requires "Must complete a 300-hour, New York State approved course of study and pass both the New York State written and practical examinations to get a license to operate in this state." or of course do the whole 1000 entire cosmetology license. The problem is that I can't find any where that offers the course! AT ALL!!! And any of the programs that teach you how to do different kinds of extensions by companies, salons etc require you to be licensed first. Does anyone know where to take the 300 hr course in NYS? Thanks for any info

It is offered at Beval International Beauty School, 985 Church Street, Baldwin, NY 11510

Bevalbeautysch@aol.com said: It is offered at Beval International Beauty School, 985 Church Street, Baldwin, NY 11510

Please provide email or ph#.

BEVALBEAUTHSCH@AOL.COM

Hair Academy Inc in NYC is a cosmetology school that offers a specialization in natural hair care. You can find them online at www.hairacademyinc.com/. I hope this helps!

I am at a stand still. I need to get my natural hair stylist license by July 2011. I need to know if anyone knows of any place in Charlotte, Harrisburg, Huntersville, Salisbury, or any surrounding city in NC that will help to prepare me to take the state board exam?

Plese call the Department of License, in North Carolina and they will lead you in the right direction.

former nursing student turned natural hairstylist student

hair academy in manhattan, ny offers natural hairstyling but there ar no current classes because no one is signing up, i talked wtih the adviser and he told me if 10ppl register then the will star the class as soon as possible.

beval beauty school in baldwin, ny offer natural hairstyling but it is so far out of my way because i do not drive, but i am going to visit the school next week if it is worht the travel i guess i will just deal with it

Baldwin is closer than Manhattan, Beval International Beauty School has convenient schedule to suit your needs. They are now accepting registration for June 6, 2011.

I know this might seem cazy but have you evr thought about elofcating? Huntsville Alabama has no restrictions forr braidrsers . We ae looking fr braiders to rent a booth in our natural hai care salon.

Sorry i forgot to give email add kadaministries@yahoo.com

Bevalbeautysch@aol.com in Long Beach, New York said: Baldwin is closer than Manhattan, Beval International Beauty School has convenient schedule to suit your needs. They are now accepting registration for June 6, 2011.

How much is the tuition for the natural hairstylist course?

Beauty on deck in Jamaica, New York said: How much is the tuition for the natural hairstylist course?

Please contact us

chichi in Far Rockaway, New York said: former nursing student turned natural hairstylist student

hair academy in manhattan, ny offers natural hairstyling but there ar no current classes because no one is signing up, i talked wtih the adviser and he told me if 10ppl register then the will star the class as soon as possible.

beval beauty school in baldwin, ny offer natural hairstyling but it is so far out of my way because i do not drive, but i am going to visit the school next week if it is worht the travel i guess i will just deal with it

Beval International Beauty School is a New York State Licensed Beauty school that is now accepting registration for NATURAL HAIR STYLING, give them a call

are there any other hair stylists in the five boroughs of NYC who are interested in becoming licensed? Please contact me at miss.sandy.murdoch@gmail.com. I'd like to discuss and get a group of stylists together from the NYC area who'd like to be licensed and getting steady clientele in the next 6 months. Please email me for details>

Kinyetta in Brooklyn, New York said: The man knows that most people that do hair extensions are Black and they want to keep people from making money. This forces you to take 1,000 of cosmetology school so they get their money though. I'm in the same boat and we need to organize, organize, organize and petition for this certification to be added to the State licensing. Why would they have a bried grandparenting stage and then take it away? You only take away something that there isn't a demand for and Natural Hair care is presently in high demand, which leads me back to my former statement.

i dont understand, r u saying that because the majorty of people that do exstentions are black, they r tryin to make it more difficult for u????? if so that is nonsence/and not fair to say. its because people work there butt of going to beauty school and if ur going to be in the beauty industry (weather it exstentions or anything else) u should be licened. PERIOD.. and i think that if ur good at doing the extentions u would be good at other things as well and u would probley enjoy beauty school. it is expencive but i got two grants that helped pay for half my schooling(witch is huge) i dont know u sitituation but maybe u could get that as well........but for me the moral of the story is it not a black, white, yellow, purple, there are rules and they should be followed.

It's nuts!!
I live in Florida and can't find a school just to get certified in doing weaves along.
I don't want to do anything else. "It's my choice.. and I'm not interested in color, nail, facials, etc. I got 200 hrs. and it's not my cup of tea.
I'm an aspiring "Weaveologist". Rules should be followed, but we shouldn't be made to take out a freaken loan to go to school. "They give us no choice" Gov't B.S.

Most stylists or aspiring stylists must look outside of their area to train. If you are serious about training then you must venture out and seek professional training from schools or training centers that may not be in your particular city or state.
Here is a highly reccomended trainer and school located in MD.

mehairsystemstraining.com/

teetea26 in Buffalo, New York said: I have been doing my own hair extensions for years and would really love how to do it professionally(I would never try it on someone else's hair without really knowing what I'm doing!) I can't find out exactly how to do it. Do I need to go to the full cosmetology school even though I only want to do extensions? I live in Buffalo NY and on the NYS website about this I learned that you need a "Natural Hairstyling License" which requires "Must complete a 300-hour, New York State approved course of study and pass both the New York State written and practical examinations to get a license to operate in this state." or of course do the whole 1000 entire cosmetology license. The problem is that I can't find any where that offers the course! AT ALL!!! And any of the programs that teach you how to do different kinds of extensions by companies, salons etc require you to be licensed first. Does anyone know where to take the 300 hr course in NYS? Thanks for any info

HAIR ACADEMY INC.com

teetea26 in Buffalo, New York said: I have been doing my own hair extensions for years and would really love how to do it professionally(I would never try it on someone else's hair without really knowing what I'm doing!) I can't find out exactly how to do it. Do I need to go to the full cosmetology school even though I only want to do extensions? I live in Buffalo NY and on the NYS website about this I learned that you need a "Natural Hairstyling License" which requires "Must complete a 300-hour, New York State approved course of study and pass both the New York State written and practical examinations to get a license to operate in this state." or of course do the whole 1000 entire cosmetology license. The problem is that I can't find any where that offers the course! AT ALL!!! And any of the programs that teach you how to do different kinds of extensions by companies, salons etc require you to be licensed first. Does anyone know where to take the 300 hr course in NYS? Thanks for any info

You can contact Beval International Beauty School
985 Church Street
Baldwin, NY 11510
www.bevalinternationalbeautyschool.com

hey i was wondering if anyone knew someone who would do hair extensions on me. i was thinking fusion or maybe we can talk about other methods. even if u have only done it a few times..thats fine as long as u know what ur doing. i just dont have the money to go to a salon. please leave me ur email so i can contact u!! thank u!!

I am a sewn in weave expert. I am offering courses 1 on 1 in sewn in weave extensions. I can teach you if you like. For way less than you will find anywhere. email me AWilkinson2@yahoo.com I will send you pics of my work. You can make tons of money guaranteed!

Lookin for somewhere in western ny to teach me hair extensions. I already have my licence cosmetology. does anyone know where I can find a local school to teach me?