Oklahoma Cosmetology Apprenticeship
I received a comment from a student in Oklahoma and I decided to turn it into a short post encase other students needed the same sort of information, but as I always tell people it is always best to contact your state board for the information you seek because regulations for the different states change constantly. Rules and regulations are not the same in all states.
Shannon: Hi, I attended a beauty school here in Lawton, Oklahoma and got half way done. It has been about a year since I quit and am now re-considering going back. I would rather apprentice with a hair stylist that I know and get my hours through working with her than going back to a school. I was wondering how many hours I would need being an apprentice to take my state board and if it would be easier to apprentice or go back to a school. Thanks!
My Reply: I personally think it would be easier and a lot faster to go back to school since you already have half of the 1500 hours. I can’t tell you for sure how that will be calculated, but apprenticeship hours are 3,000 for your state.
You do understand that you have to go through certain channels with the state board don’t you? This is what Oklahoma says:
Apprentice Requirements:
Has submitted evidence of need and been approved by the Board. ( You will have to show the board that you need to make money while training) Student/Apprentice registration - $5.00
Apprentice is required by law to obtain training under a licensed Oklahoma Cosmetology Instructor (An apprentice must train under the direct supervision of a current licensed master instructor or an instructor that is licensed in the particular field of practice that you want to learn).
Training to be conducted in an approved licensed establishment (salon). ( If her shop isn’t qualified by the board you can’t apprentice with her).
Complete 3000 hours of study. (It will take you a lot longer, but you will earn money and experience at the same time).
Since you were already in school the last 2 wouldn’t apply for you. I threw those in for other young people that are interested.
Is over the age of sixteen (16)
Has completed at least the eighth grade.
