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Cosmetology and Hairstyling
Endorsement Code: 4138
Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.
Authorized to Teach
The Cosmetology/Hairstyling #4138 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes.
| CTE Program | CIP Code |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 12.0401 |
| Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist | 12.0408 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
This option is not available.
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Cosmetology
Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Employment experience requirements can be met using one of the following:
- Full-time or part-time employment, or both (not self-employment)
- Self-employment
- Military qualifications and training
- Cosmetology chemistry lab and practicum
- Extension and wigs
- Hair color
- Hair cutting
- Hair styling
- Men's grooming
- Nail care
- Permanent waving
- Scalp conditioning
- Shop management
- Skincare basics
- New Jersey state laws for cosmetology and hairstyling
- Tinting
- Thermal waving
Candidates must submit a copy of their current cosmetology-hairstylist license issued by the New Jersey Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling.
A “shop license” issued by the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling does not require the holder of the shop license to be a licensed cosmetologist; therefore, a shop license will not be accepted as a substitute for either a cosmetology-hairstylist license.
Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:
- Grade point average (GPA) exception under Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
- Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.
Employment Experience (not self-employed)
The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) job descriptions.
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 39-5012.00 |
Self-Employment Experience
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services | 81211 |