How-to Guide: Hair Designer, Hair Design Instructor
How To Apply
If you would like to apply for a Hair Designer, Hair Design Instructor license, or if you need to reinstate your license, review the requirements and the step-by-step guides below.
- Licensure requires a completed, signed, and notarized application along with the required fee.
- Refer to the specific instructions for the application depending on your application type.
- If you have recently completed cosmetology school or an apprenticeship, please do not apply until you have passed your state board examinations, and include your score reports with your application.
- Veterans Preference Points: If you are claiming veteran’s preference points, you must enclose a copy of your DD-214 showing that you served during a period of conflict or war for a minimum of ninety (90) days
- You must submit all the required documentation and fees in order to be considered for licensure.
See specific instructions for your application depending on the license and application type:
To file online:
Once your checklist is completed, Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
After you Apply – What to Expect
- Processing Time – Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.
- If you receive a deficiency letter, please submit all requested items at one time, as soon as possible, to prevent processing delays.
- Please Note – Incomplete applications may be withdrawn if noted deficiencies are not satisfied within 60 days of said notification. If your application is withdrawn, you will be required to restart the application process to be considered for licensure, to include submission of all required documents and fees.
- Completed applications will be initially reviewed by Board staff and may be reviewed by the Board at an upcoming Board Meeting. Applications must be complete and received at least 15 days prior to a Board Meeting to be added to that meeting’s agenda. Otherwise, the application will be reviewed at the next Board meeting.
- Check Application Status >>
- Keep Your Contact Info Up to Date
- Be sure the email address you include for yourself on your application is correct and current. Email is the primary means of communication used by the Board.
- Additionally, it is important for applicants/licensees to update their email address with the Board just as they would update their physical and mailing addresses.
- Wait For It
- You may not legally perform services until you hold an active license.
- Staff will communicate with you regarding the status of your application.
Disability Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA Public Law 101-336), the Professional Licensing Boards Division provides for reasonable accommodations by designated vendors for exam candidates with disabilities that may interfere with their performance on a Licensure Examination.
Applicants may request an accommodation under the American with Disabilities Act by submitting an application and all supporting documentation to the respective Board and/or a designated vendor as instructed on this form>>
Veteran’s Preference
Veterans, military service members, transitioning service members and military spouses of the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard, may be eligible for exam point credits and/or expedited application processes. Download program information>>
- If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference Points, you must enclose a copy of your DD-214 form, showing that you served during a period of conflict or war for a minimum of 90 days. Contact the VA to request make a DD-214 Request >>
Hair Designer Application
If you have never been licensed before and have completed the requirements including passing your exam, apply for licensure by examination.
If you have never been licensed before and have completed the requirements including passing your exam, apply for licensure by examination.
You will need the following required documents to complete your application:
- Completed, signed, notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Out of Country Applicants: Please submit a credentials evaluation from a board approved credentials evaluation provider. Download Foreign Credentials Evaluation >>
- Passed Practical Exam
- Passed Written Exam
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Hair Design Instructor Application
This application is for licensed Hair Designer to apply for an Instructor license.
This application is for licensed Hair Designer to apply for an Instructor license.
Please do not apply until you have completed the Instructor training course and passed your state board examinations. Please include your PSI score report with your application.
You will need the following items to complete your application:
- Completed, signed, notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Out of Country Applicants: Please submit a credentials evaluation from a board approved credentials evaluation provider. Download Foreign Credentials Evaluation >>
- Passed Practical Exam
- Passed Written Exam
- Employment Affidavit/1 year Work Experience
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Endorsement
If you are seeking licensure in Georgia by endorsement or wanting to ‘transfer’ your current license from another state, fill out this application.
Currently, the Board only accepts Endorsement applications by mail. Please do not attempt to apply by Endorsement on the online portal.
If you are seeking licensure in Georgia by endorsement or wanting to ‘transfer’ your current license from another state, fill out this application. For more information, please read the FAQ’s for Endorsement Requirements.
We only offer Endorsement, we do not offer Reciprocity.
- Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Education
- Passed GA Written Exam (if applicable)
- Passed GA Practical Exam(if applicable)
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Verification of Original Licensure
- Verification of License of all states to which you are licensed
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Reinstatement
This application is for licensees whose license has lapsed or has been previously revoked.
This application is for licensees whose license has lapsed or has been previously revoked.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, notarized application with reinstatement fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Instructors must use the Instructor License Reinstatement application. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Proof of Continuing Education
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
Renewal
If you currently hold this license and need to renew in order to keep your license up to date, apply for renewal before September 30 of the year it expires to avoid late fees. (Instructors must renew before September 30 of the year it expires, as well.)
If you currently hold this license and need to renew in order to keep your license up to date, apply for renewal before September 30th of the year it expires to avoid late fees. (Instructors must renew before September 30th of the year it expires, as well.)
- To process your renewal, Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
How to File
To file online:
Once your checklist is completed, Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
Contact
Related Resources
- Online Resource National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
- Online Resource National Interstate Council of Cosmetology Boards
- Online Resource National Association of Barber Boards of America