Whaaaat?? Your license is being transfered to SC???

I think you would be certified or licensed in both states.  Your License in Michigan is still valid.  Do you have a copy of your current MI License?

 I could be wrong but don't just assume you have no liciense in MI, Call and find out.  Good Luck.

And I know your young but I just have to say this...You really have to WANT to be a Stylist and it does take some serious tanasity and a good atitude.   I'm not saying you don't have those things...but if you really wanted to be doing hair right now you wouldn't let anything stop you.

Dear cosmo-

I moved to TN was back about 18 years ago to live with my parents to go to cosmo school.  I moved here from Houston.  I knew that I would be moving back to Houston.  So the day I clocked in 1500 hours - I had all the hours transferred to TX and I actually took boards in Austin, TX.  My first liscence was there.  The school took care of the paperwork for me.  You can go up to the school you graduated from for advice.  When I moved back to TN, I had to get reciprocity.  I did all the paperwork - which there is a lot - and now I only have a TN liscence.  The dept at your school knows a lot or should about all this - the dept that handles hours and scheduling board testing.  Most schools offer lifetime placement or help - so give them a call if you need help.  Good luck.

Cindy Farr Hester  Asst Moderator

Good advice Cindy.

Could do you know if you can be licensed in both states at the same time or are we required to only be licensed in one state at A time?

Dear Sophiea-

You can be liscened in 2 states at the same time, probably more.  As long as they as they accepted your reciprocity and you have the liscence and you keep both current - meaning you make the renewal payments on them.  I simply chose not too. 

Cindy Farr Hester   Asst Moderator

Yes. You can be licensed in as many States as you wish, providing you meet the requirements for each State. For instance, California doesn't have reciprocity with other States, so you'd have to follow their requirements for obtaining a license. Many States have reciprocity only with certain others. You can be licensed in all 50 States if you so desire.

As long as you renew your licenses and pay the required fees, you will remain licensed. Keep in mind that some States require proof of continuing education before renewing.

"The truth is incontrovertible; malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is."
Winston Churchill

Thank's Guy's...I thought so. 

So Cosmo I think it's odd that Michigan needed your License turned in to them before they could send your information to SC...??

If you had payed you fees for the usual 2 years in MI then you should still be legal here.  Unless you let it expire. 

Cosmetologists and estheticians that are already licensed in another state may apply for reciprocal licensure.  They must provide the Board with satisfactory proof they were licensed by examination in another state which has licensing qualifications equal to or greater than those of South Carolina and their license must be current and in good standing.

The completed application shall include the applicant’s age and they shall have the ability to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to prevent the unlawful use of hazardous and harmful chemicals.

Reciprocity Application

"The truth is incontrovertible; malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is."
Winston Churchill

Cosmo, call the State and ask for a new copy of your license.  You are still licensed in MI, you just need a copy of your license.

It will take a couple of weeks and it will cost you between 25 and 45 dollars.  Don't be afraid to ask questions when you call them.  Write down the questions before you call...they are there to help you even if they don't know it all of the time...LOL.

Here is a link to the state board of Cos. in MI.  get in there read up you can most likely even get a copy over the net.

 Click Here;    Cosmetology   

Hey just to let everyone know that i just got my license back here in michigan and i got the job back at smartstyle. i will starting this week. i just again want to thank all of you who helped me out and gave me the info. on what i need to do. thanks,

cosmo