Wyo. Code R. 033-0001-4
Cosmetology, Board of
Chapter 4: Instructor Licensing and Requirements
Effective Date: 05/15/2025 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 033.0001.4.05152025
(a) Licensing by examination requires that:
(i) An applicant shall meet all requirements set forth in chapter 5, section 3 (a) through (d);
(ii) Applicants shall provide the Board with all documentation relating to their training. If the documents are not in English, they must be translated by a board approved translation company;
(iii) Application for examination shall be submitted to the Board office on the prescribed form accompanied by the required documentation, and license fee.
(A) Exam fees for a board or board staff administered hands-on practical exam will accompany the exam application.
(B) Computer-based theory and practical exam fees will be paid directly to the exam administration company.
(iv) An applicant who fails the examination must retake any phase of the examination failed. Applicant must register and pay the appropriate fees to the board office or test administration company before retaking the examination.
(v) Satisfy one of the following:
(A) Have graduated from an instructor program with equal or greater hour requirements as set forth in chapter 6, section 6; or
(B) Have equal or greater study in teaching from outside a cosmetology school; or
(C) A combination of training and work history that is equal or greater to the requirements set forth in chapter 6, section 6.
(a) An applicant from another state or country who meets the requirements of W.S. 33-12-132 may obtain a Wyoming Instructor license by endorsement.
(b) Applicants shall provide the Board with all documentation relating to their training and licensing. If documents are not in English, they must be translated by a board approved translation company.
(c) Applications for endorsement shall be submitted to the Board office on the prescribed forms and accompanied by the required documentation, and appropriate fees.
(a) No person actively engaged as an instructor of cosmetology shall practice cosmetology in the school at which the person is employed except as necessary for instructional purposes. Practice in a salon outside the school is not prohibited.
(b) Instructors may only instruct in the field of their professional license.