Have you thought about becoming a lash artist? Depending on the state you plan to provide services, you may need to get a license or certification.
Here is a table of the licensing requirements by state!
| State | Requirements | Cosmo Website |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Not required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license | Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering |
| Alaska | You must be a licensed hairdresser and/or esthetician | Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers |
| Arizona | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license | Arizona State Board of Cosmetology |
| Arkansas | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license. | Arkansas Department of Health |
| California | Required to have an esthetician or cosmetology license. | California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology |
| Colorado | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license. | Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure |
| Connecticut | Required to have an esthetician or cosmetology license. | Connecticut Department of Public Health |
| Delaware | Required to have an esthetician or cosmetology license. | Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering |
| Florida | Required to have an esthetician or cosmetology license. | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation |
| Georgia | Required to have an esthetician or cosmetology license. | Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers |
| Hawaii | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license. | Hawaii Board of Barbering and Cosmetology |
| Idaho | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license | Idaho Board of Cosmetology |
| Illinois | Required to have an esthetician or cosmetology license. | Illinois Department of Cosmetology |
| Indiana | Lash artists must have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency |
| Iowa | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, but they must complete an approved training program. | Iowa Board of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences |
| Kansas | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, but they must complete an approved training program. | Kansas Board of Cosmetology |
| Kentucky | Required to have an esthetician or cosmetology license. | Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists |
| Louisiana | Required to have an esthetician or cosmetology license. | Louisiana Board of Cosmetology |
| Maine | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license. | Maine Board of Cosmetology |
| Maryland | Required to have an esthetician or cosmetology license. | Maryland Board of Cosmetologists |
| Massachusetts | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, but they must complete an approved training program. | Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering |
| Michigan | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, but they must complete an approved training program. | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs |
| Minnesota | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, but they must complete an approved training program. | Minnesota Board of Cosmetology |
| Mississippi | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, but they must complete an approved training program. | Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology |
| Missouri | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, but they must complete an approved training program. | Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners |
| Montana | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, but they must complete an approved training program. | Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists |
| Nebraska | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, but they must complete an approved training program. | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services |
| Nevada | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license | Nevada State Board of Cosmetology |
| New Hampshire | Not specifically regulated in the state, but may need to obtain a license or permit depending on the type of services offered. | New Hampshire Board of Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics |
| New Jersey | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license. | New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling |
| New Mexico | Lash artists must have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists |
| New York | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license. | New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services |
| North Carolina | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners |
| North Dakota | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology |
| Ohio | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board |
| Oklahoma | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering |
| Oregon | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | Oregon Health Licensing Office |
| Pennsylvania | Required to must have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology |
| Rhode Island | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license. | Rhode Island Department of Health |
| South Carolina | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | South Carolina Board of Cosmetology |
| South Dakota | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | South Dakota Cosmetology Commission |
| Tennessee | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license. | Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners |
| Texas | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation |
| Utah | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing |
| Vermont | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | Vermont Secretary of State - Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists |
| Virginia | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology |
| Washington | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | Washington State Department of Licensing |
| West Virginia | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists |
| Wisconsin | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services |
| Wyoming | Required to have a cosmetology or esthetician license, or complete an approved training program. | Wyoming Board of Cosmetology |
Got your licensing requirements and you’re ready to change your life? See our lash training options at Lash Collectives. We’ll help you take your lashing to the next level!
Requirements are always subject to change. It’s always best to check with the specific state’s licensing board to confirm the current requirements before making any decisions!
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