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manicurist
manicurist
nail technician
nail technician
manicurist
manicurist
nail technician
yes, starting
01/01/17
yes
yes, but are
licensed by local
jurisdiction rather
than the division
no
yes, with proper
insurance and
licensing
no
yes
As of 01/01/17 mobile
salons are allowed if
applicant is also licensed in
a fixed location.
600
600
300 or 375
apprenticeship hours
400 or 600-900
apprenticeship hours
within 6- to 12-month
period
minimum 600 hours in a
state-licensed school
400
150
License type
required
State
School hours
required
Home salons
legal?
Mobile salons
legal?
CEU
Required?
What's New
Ten n essee
www.tn.gov/commerce/
section/cosmetology-and-
barber-examiners
(615) 741-2515
(800) 480-9285
Texas
www.license.state.tx.us/
cosmet/cosmet.htm
(512) 463-6599
(800) 803-9202 (TX only)
Utah
www.dopl.utah.gov
(801) 530-6628
Verm o nt
www.vtprofessionals.org
(802) 828-1134
Wash i n gto n
www.dol.wa.gov/
business/cosmetology
(360) 664-6626
West Vi rg i n ia
www.wvbbc.com
(304) 558-2924
Vi rg i n ia
www.dpor.virginia.gov/
boards/barbercosmo
(804) 367-8509
no, only for
instructors
yes
no, instructors
only
no
yes
yes, must meet state
criteria and have
separate entryway and
restroom
yes, but are licensed
by local jurisdiction
rather than the
division
yes, with shop
registration, must
have separate
entrance and separate
bathroom
yes, with proper
insurance and
licensing
yes, must comply
with board regulations
yes
no, only for
instructors
no
yes
yes, if licensed
before Mar. 31,
2013
manicurist
nail technology/nail
and wax tech
yes, for the home-
bound or disabled
client
no
300
400 (plus additional 135
for nail tech/wax tech
license)
Wisco nsi n
www.drl.wi.gov
(608) 266-2112
Wyo m i n g
www.cosmetology.
state.wy.us
(307) 777-3534
no
yes
yes, must have salon
license. Varies by city.