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nail technician
cosmetology
specialty manicurist
operator or manager
(CSP/CSM)
nail specialist
nail technician/
apprentice
nail technician
nail technician
manicurist
nail technician
yes
no
yes
no
yes; however,
must meet all
requirements
of the Board for
a beauty shop
license
no
yes, if specific
licensing
requirements are
met
yes, if requirements
are met
300
CSP: 350 hours; CSM:
350 + additional 500
course/school hours for
manager
240
525
350 or 700
apprenticeship hours
400 classroom or 800
apprentice hours
450
350
License type
required
State
School hours
required
Home salons
legal?
Mobile salons
legal?
CEU
Required?
What's New
D elaware
www.dpr.delaware.gov/
boards/cosmetology
(302) 744-4500
D istri ct o f
Co lu m b ia
www.dcra.dc.gov
(202) 442-4320
Flo ri da
www.myfloridalicense.com
(850) 487-1395
G eo rg ia
www.sos.ga.gov/plb/
cosmetology
(478) 207-2440
Hawai i
www.cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/
boards/barber
(808) 586-3000
I dah o
www.ibol.idaho.gov
(208) 334-3233
I n d iana
www.in.gov/pla
(317) 234-3031
I lli n o is
www.idfpr.com/profs/
nailtech.asp
(217) 785-0800
no
yes
yes
yes, but techs
with 25 years
of experience
or techs with
proven hardships
may request an
exemption
no
yes
yes
yes, must be inspected
and approved by
Departments Of
Health and Consumer
and Regulatory Affairs
yes
yes, if specific
requirements are met
yes; however, must
meet all requirements
of the Board for
beauty shop license
yes, in dedicated area
yes, as long as the
salon has a separate
entrance and is
separated from the
rest of the residence
by a substantial floor-
to-ceiling partition
yes, if requirements
are met
no
no
no license required
for manicures or
pedicures
yes
n/a
Co n n ecti cut
www.dph.state.ct.us
(860) 509-7648
no
yes