First, your lash artist should be certain that your natural lashes can support your request if you have very short, sparse lashes that are very thin, Sylvia would recommend that you do not walk away with the thickest, longest lashes available.  Instead, your lash artist should recommend a design that will not cause harm to your natural lashes.  To add some fullness without weighing down your natural lashes, your lash artist can use the tape back method to add in some very short lashes (6 to 8mm depending on the longest lash length you selected) to the 2^nd and 3^rd rows.  You could also have your artist apply Volume 2D if your lashes are very thin or 3D to 6D extensions if your natural lashes can support them.  2D to 6D lashes will be more expensive than classic one-on-one eyelash extensions because of the time involved and because more product is used.  You could also have your lash artist use Ellipse or X-wrap (flat) eyelash extensions to create the illusion of voluminous lashes.

When someone says they want natural looking extensions, Sylvia’s first recommendation is a softer J curl and no longer than 10mm to 12mm and a lash no thicker than 0.15mm.  It is recommended for a natural look to go only 2mm beyond the natural lash length and because most people’s natural lashes are about 8mm to 10mm in length, going 2mm past that would be natural but enhanced.  Most people’s lashes are much less than 0.10 in thickness, so going with 0.15mm is enough to be noticeable.  Also going with a baby doll or natural style works for most eye shapes.  A consultation prior to lashing is pertinent. You need to discuss how long you want them and how noticeable you want them to be.  “Natural” can mean something different to everyone.

The eyelash extensions that are applied to your lashes are considered semi-permanent, some can last until your natural lash falls out, but they are not permanent.  If by permanent you mean eyelash implants, then yes, but that would be considered a last resort for those with weak, damaged lashes. The procedure is like hair transplant surgery, but for the eyelashes.  It involves harvesting living hair follicles and then implanting them into the eyelid. After a period of healing, they will grow just like natural lashes.  The pictures we have seen thus far of people who have had this procedure done look like spider legs, and the end of the lash looks blunt (not thin and wispy like regular lashes).  This procedure started in Asia and made its way west.  The cost of implants ranges from $2,000 to $5,000 in the United States.

Magnetic Lashes – Application and removal are simple even for a beginner, you just align the magnetic strip with your natural lash line base. They are reusable and come in sections for a customizable look.  The magnets can be noticeable, alignment may be difficult to achieve, look unnatural and cheap.  Moving them around after application of makeup can cause your makeup to smudge and smear.  Much more expensive than strip lashes, they are only temporary and should be cleaned and removed daily.

Strip Lashes – Synthetic lashes that can be natural, classic or dramatic depending on which style and lengths you choose.  The plastic fibers can be soft like mink lashes at a much lesser cost.  Strip lashes can be applied to the skin using a strip lash adhesive, such as Duo and an application tool, back end of a makeup brush or tweezers.  There is little damage to your natural lash although some lashes can get caught in the adhesive and pulled out when you remove them, so you need to be very careful when removing.  Strip lashes are only temporary and should be removed at the end of the day.  The adhesive should be removed from the band and cleaned after wearing.  Strip lashes should never have mascara applied to them and they cannot get wet.

Lash Lift Perm Treatments – Lifts lashes from the root, curls and creates the illusion of longer lashes, open the eyes and enhances your natural lashes.  These are great for people who are sensitive to eyelash extension adhesives.  This application must be performed by a qualified professional.  This works on long or short lashes.  Although people whose lashes point downward will love it at first, as the lashes start to grow, the new growth will still grow downward while leaving the curled ones intact, the result will be lashes going down and up and straight and curly.  Not so great for applying mascara on them during this in-between stage.  Most lash lift treatments can safely be re-done every 4-6 weeks.  You must make sure that you are using a qualified professional for this treatment.  Sylvia has done a few perm corrections on people who went to an unqualified lash stylist.

Semi-permanent Mascara – A formaldehyde free, hypoallergenic, lash coating that is similar looking to mascara.  Typically lasts 1 to 2 weeks.  It can be applied to both upper and lower lashes, is smudge proof and waterproof. Semi-permanent mascara can be used with lash lift and eyelash extensions although we do not recommend it with eyelash extensions.   Recommended use on clients who have medium length to long lashes. It is also recommended that after 3 or 4 weeks client must return for removal and have a fresh coating applied.

Volumizing Mascaras – Use a couple of different types of mascaras together can also help to achieve a more dramatic look.  Try using a volumizing mascara along with a lengthening mascara.  Also, if your lashes cannot hold a curl very well, have a lash lift service or curl your lashes and then select waterproof formulas.  They are a much drier formula than regular mascaras and will allow your lash to hold the curl better.

Fiber Lashes or Fiber Lash Mascaras – Different companies claim you will see up to a 500% increase in volume with your first coat.  You can purchase your own mascara and add the fibers to that after applying or you can purchase mascara that already has the fibers in it.

Prescription Growth Serums – We know of people who have used medicated growth serums, such as Latisse®, but due to the side effects we do not really recommend them.  Several people have claimed that they get wonky wild lashes that curl inward or are too curly in spots and they stopped using it, but lashes did not return to normal.  Mea has personally experienced the red eyes, hair growth in unintended areas around the eyes (which made the areas look darker), and the whites of her eyes started to develop brown spots.  Sylvia experienced red, itchy, puffy upper eyelids along with a dark brown line on the eyelid where the serum was applied and red irritated eyes along with not much lash growth at all.

Here is a copy of the Latisse® warning: “Do not use LATISSE® if you are allergic to one of its ingredients.  If you use/used prescription products for eye pressure problems, use LATISSE® under doctor care.  May cause brown darkening of the colored part of the eye which is likely permanent.  LATISSE® may cause eyelid skin darkening which may be reversible.  Only apply at base of upper lashes.  DO NOT APPLY to lower lid.  Hair may grow outside the treatment area.  If you have eye problems/surgery, consult your doctor.  Common side effects include itchy and red eyes.  If discontinued, lashes gradually return to the previous appearance.”

Lash extensions should feel like your natural lashes, you should not be able to feel them at all. If the process of having them put on, or if they itch, irritate or are painful after application, your lash artist is applying them incorrectly.  The experience should be relaxing.  Eyelash extensions should feel like your own natural lashes. If the extensions are applied correctly they should not be painful, itchy, clumpy or heavy.

You should not really notice them except for the way they enhance your features.  When you first have them applied, however, you may feel them a bit since your lashes are fuller, but the sensation should subside almost immediately.  Some people have said that they can “see” them, but this will also subside.  At Sylvia’s spa, she uses high quality relatively fume-free adhesive, which should not burn or sting, unlike cheaper inferior products.  People with sensitive eyes or sinus problems may get some watering or slight stinging at the end, but it normally subsides quickly.

Eyelash extensions can be an expensive investment; they require a bi-monthly to monthly commitment on the fill or re-lash appointments to keep them looking full and beautiful.  However, the payoff is so worth it, you wake up to naturally beautiful eyes and the need for makeup, if any, is minimal, thus cutting the time you need to get ready in the morning to nearly half.  We strongly encourage you to try them and see the difference they will make in your life. We can pretty much guarantee that you will be addicted and wonder how you ever lived without them!

For some women the expense is not the problem, it is the time commitment.  You need to set aside at least one hour every 2 weeks for the upkeep.  Again, the payoff is well worth it, but if you have limited time or work odd hours and it does not coincide with your lash artist’s business hours, it could pose a bit of a problem coordinating your re-lash appointments.

Yes, they are safe, if they are carefully and skillfully applied by a qualified professional lash stylist. When safety becomes a concern is when they are incorrectly applied, you experience an eye reaction or allergy that gets ignored or you do not properly care for your natural eyelashes and extensions.  If you do not cleanse them regularly, play, tug or fondle your lashes you risk lash loss, infections, breakage and weak natural lashes.  But if you follow your lash artist’s instructions, use the recommended products to care for them, handle them carefully and respectfully, you can have luscious, gorgeous lashes for many years.

A correct application will never result in natural lash fallout; more often it is an issue with an inexperienced lash technician.  Asides from being gentle and kind to your extensions and keeping them clean, you also need to ensure the extensions are not too long or heavy for your natural lashes, and if you do all of this, then your natural lashes will be fine.   If your extensions are too heavy, if you tug or play with them all the time, you risk loosening your natural lash, and the oils from your fingers will cause the natural lashes and the extensions to fall out prematurely.  If you put makeup on them and do not wash it off, if you rub them, if you cry frequently, sleep on them or if you do any of the things your lash artist specifically tells you not to do, you will damage your natural lashes and it will take a couple of months or longer for them to grow back to normal.  Also, go to lashresource.com for helpful tips and videos on how to properly maintain and cleanse your eyelash extensions.

In some cases, lash extensions can harm your natural lashes. For example, an inexperienced lash technician may attach one synthetic lash to three or more natural lashes, which can cause clumps or the entire cluster of lashes to break and fall out.  Continually having someone inexperienced do this repeatedly will cause baby lashes to be pulled out prematurely, and eventually could lead to damage to the hair follicle and no lash growth.  Also, not cleansing your lashes will also clog the hair follicle and cause lash dandruff or blepharitis, which can also damage your natural lashes.  That is why we cannot stress enough to keep your lashes clean.  It is also important to remember that your natural lashes grow in 30 to 60-day cycles and are prone to fallout at the end of this cycle, so the timing can also be coincidence.

What are the Eyelash Extension Licensing Requirements by State for the U.S. & Territories?

Laws regulating eyelash extensions are set at the state level, rather than federal level.  If you are not sure what is required start by looking up your state’s requirements.  As a convenience we have provided a list, by state, to get you started.  From here you can determine if your lash artist is complying with your state’s laws.  It is up to you to dig further into your specific state on what is required by your state.  Your eyes and lashes are worth taking the time to ensure you are in the hands of skilled and professionally trained lash artist.

As of January 3, 2018 the information listed below was correct.    If you find some of the contact information is no longer valid, please send us an email (info@lashresource.com) and we will update the blog and our book.  Thank you so much!  Consider buying our book on Amazon ($27.77), or get our book for FREE on this site by taking our quick quiz here.

A’s

Alabama

Requirement(s): No Requirements

Website(s):  http://www.aboc.state.al.us

Phone(s): (334) 242-1918 or (800) 815-7453

Email(s): cosmetology@aboc.alabama.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Alaska

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing.aspx

Phone(s): (907) 465-1158 & (907) 465-2547

Email(s): Last names A-K: alexa.adelmeyer@alaska.gov & Last names L-Z: cynthia.spencer@alaska.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

American Samoa

Requirement(s):  Tradesmen license, Cosmetology

Website(s): http://www.asbar.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=911&Itemid=294; http://doc.as.gov

Phone(s):  684-633-5155 Ext 253 Alex or Saeu

Email(s): alex.zodiacal@doc.as

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

 Arizona

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://www.boc.az.gov

Phone(s): (480) 784-4539

Email(s): board@azboc.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Arkansas

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/cosmetology

Phone(s): (501) 682-2168

Email(s): cosmo@arkansas.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

C’s

California

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/; http://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/forms_pubs/ib_lashbrowserv.pdf

Phone(s): (800) 952-5210

Email(s): barbercosmo@dca.ca.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Colorado

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/Barber_Cosmetology

Phone(s): (303) 894-7800

Email(s): dora_barber-cosmetology@state.co.us

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Connecticut

Requirement(s): No Requirements

Website(s):  http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3143&q=388878

Phone(s): (860) 509-7603

Email(s): dph.hairdresserteam@ct.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

D’s 

Deleware

Requirement(s): No Requirements

Website(s): https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/cosmetology/; http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title24/5100.shtml

Phone(s): (302)744-4500

Email(s): customerservice.dpr@state.de.us

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

District of Columbia

Requirement(s): Esthetician

Website(s): https://www.dcopla.com/bbc/

Phone(s): 202-442-4428

Email(s): cynthia.briggs@dc.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

F’s

Florida

Requirement(s): Facialist Specialist (aka Esthetician), Cosmetologist, or Full Specialist (includes nails)

Website(s): http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/cosmo/index.html; http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/division/servicesthatrequirealicense_cosmo.html

Phone(s): (850) 487-1395

Email(s): http://www.myfloridalicense.com/contactus/ (use their contact form)

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

G’s

Georgia

Requirement(s):  Master Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/16; http://sos.ga.gov/plb/acrobat/Laws/28_%20Cosmetology_and_Barbers.pdf

Phone(s): (844) 753-7825

Email(s): http://sos.ga.gov/cgi-bin/email.asp (use their contact form)

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Guam

Requirement(s):  Cosmetologist

Website(s): https://www.dphss.guam.gov/content/guam-board-barbering-and-cosmetology; http://www.guamcourts.org/CompilerofLaws/GCA/10gca/10gc018.PDF

Phone(s): (671) 735-7404

Email(s): Heather.Narcis@dphss.guam.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

H’s

Hawaii

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, Esthetician or Barber

Website(s): http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/barber/; http://files.hawaii.gov/dcca/pvl/boards/barber/board-meeting-minutes/2012-barbering-and-cosmetology-meeting-minutes/barber_cosm_120411_min.pdf

Phone(s): (808) 586-3000

Email(s): barber_cosm@dcca.hawaii.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

I’s

Idaho

Requirement(s): No requirements

Website(s): https://ibol.idaho.gov/IBOL/BoardPage.aspx?Bureau=cos; https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2017/legislation/H0139.pdf

Phone(s): (208) 577-2619

Email(s): cos@ibol.idaho.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Illinois

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=1351&ChapterID=24; http://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=1351&ChapterID=24

Phone(s): (217) 785-0800

Email(s): https://www.idfpr.com/profs/Email/prfGrp01.asp (use their contact us form)

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Indiana

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://www.in.gov/pla/cosmo.htm

Phone(s): (317) 234-3031

Email(s): pla12@pla.in.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Iowa

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician, and must be performed in licensed salon

Website(s): https://idph.iowa.gov/Licensure/Iowa-Board-of-Cosmetology-Arts-and-Sciences; https://ibplicense.iowa.gov/PublicPortal/Iowa/IBPL/common/index.jsp

Phone(s): (515) 281-4416

Email(s): plreceptionist@iowa.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

K’s

Kansas

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://www.kansas.gov/kboc/Cosmetology.htm

Phone(s): (785) 296-3155

Email(s): kboc@ks.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Kentucky

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): https://kbhc.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx

Phone(s): (502) 564-4262
Email(s): https://kbhc.ky.gov/Pages/contact.aspx (use their contact form)

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

L’s

Louisiana

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://www.lsbc.louisiana.gov/default.aspx

Phone(s): (866) 257-7901

Email(s): ashley.cade@la.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

M’s

Maine

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Aesthetician

Website(s): http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/barbers/index.html)

Phone(s): (207) 624-8579 or 207-624-8603

Email(s): barbercosm.lic@maine.gov or prof.lic@maine.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Maryland

Requirement(s): No requirements

Website(s): https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cos/

Phone(s): (410) 230-6320

Email(s): barbers.cos@maryland.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Massachusetts

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): https://www.mass.gov/lists/statutes-and-regulations-cosmetology-and-barbering;

Phone(s): (617) 727-9940

Email(s): cosmetologyandbarberingboard@state.ma.us

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Michigan

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-72600_72602_72731_72864—,00.html; http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-72600_72602_72731_72864_73174-141902–,00.html; http://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/BPL_board_activities_FY2015_Annual_Report_525800_7.pdf

Phone(s): (517) 373-1820

Email(s): bplhelp@michigan.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Minnesota

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Eyelash Technician Operator License (if eligible) & Eyelash Technician Salon Manager License (if eligible)

Website(s): https://mn.gov/boards/assets/2017-07-31%20Eyelash%20Technician%20Licensing%20Information%20v3_tcm21-298564.pdf; https://mn.gov/boards/cosmetology/

Phone(s): (651) 201-2742

Email(s): cosmetology@state.mn.us

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Mississippi

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://www.msbc.ms.gov/Pages/Licensing.aspx

Phone(s): (601) 359-1820

Email(s): lvestal@msbc.state.ms.us

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Missouri

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp

Phone(s): (866) 762-9432

Email(s): cosbar@pr.mo.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Montana

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist or Esthetician

Website(s): hhttp://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/cos#1

Phone(s): (406) 444-5711

Email(s): DLIBSDLicensingUnitB@mt.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Nebraska

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/pages/crlCosmCosiEsthAppsReqsFees.aspx

Phone(s): 402-471-3121

Email(s): susan.chocholousek@nebraska.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Nevada

Requirement(s):Cosmetologist, or Aesthetician

Website(s): https://sites.google.com/nvcosmo.com/nevada-board-of-cosmetology/home; https://sites.google.com/nvcosmo.com/nevada-board-of-cosmetology/license-services/limited-license;

Phone(s): (702) 486-6542

Email(s): licensing@nvcosmo.com

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

New Hampshire

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): https://www.oplc.nh.gov/cosmetology/; https://www.oplc.nh.gov/cosmetology/laws-rules.htm

Phone(s): (603) 271-3608

Email(s): john.crowley@nh.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

New Jersey

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist

Website(s): http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/cos/Pages/default.aspx; http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/cos/Pages/regulations.aspx

Phone(s): (973) 504-6400

Email(s): N/A, they prefer you call

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

New Mexico

Requirement(s): Esthetician, or Cosmetologist

Website(s): http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/barbers_and_cosmetologists.aspx

Phone(s): (505) 476-4622

Email(s): barbar.cosmoboard@state.nm.us

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

New York

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): https://www.dos.ny.gov/; https://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/esthetics/esthetics.html

Phone(s): (518) 474-4429

Email(s): licensing@dos.ny.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

North Carolina

Requirement(s): Valid NC Cosmetology or Esthetic License

Website(s): https://www.nccosmeticarts.com/

Phone(s): (919) 733-4117

Email(s): nccosmo@nccosmeticarts.com

Last Confirmed: 8/23/2018

North Dakota

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://www.legis.nd.gov/information/acdata/html/Title32.html; http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t43c11.pdf

Phone(s): (701) 224-9800

Email(s): info@ndcosmetology.com

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

North Marianas Islands

Requirement(s): No requirements

Website(s): http://cnmibpl-hcplb.net/sec.asp?secID=15

Phone(s): 670-664-4809

Email(s): cnmi@cnmibpl-hcplb.net or esther.fleming@gov.mp

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

O’s

Ohio

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4713

Phone(s): (614) 466-3834

Email(s): ohiocosbd@cos.state.oh.us

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Oklahoma

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Licensed Facialist (aka Esthetician)

Website(s): https://www.ok.gov/cosmo/documents/2012%20rule%20book.pdf;  

Phone(s): (405) 521-2441

Email(s): https://www.ok.gov/triton/contact.php?ac=191&id=167 (use their contact form)

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Oregon

Requirement(s): Esthetician, or Hair design license (cosmetology equivalent)

Website(s): https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/lawsstatutes/2013orLaw0082.pdf

Phone(s): (503) 378-8667

Email(s): hlo.info@state.or.us

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

P’s

Pennsylvania

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Cosmetology/Pages/default.aspx; http://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Cosmetology/Documents/Board%20Documents/COSMETOLOGY%20LAW.pdf

Phone(s): (717) 787-8503

Email(s): st-cosmetology@pa.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Puerto Rico

Requirement(s): No requirements

Website(s): http://www.estado.gobierno.pr

Phone(s): 787-722-2122 Ext 4314 (Assist Sec for Serv.)

Email(s): belleza@estrado.gobierno.pr

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

R’s

Rhode Island

Requirement(s): No requirements

Website(s): health.ri.gov

Phone(s): (401) 222-5960

Email(s): website@health.ri.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

S’s

South Carolina

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): http://www.llr.sc.gov/POL/Cosmetology/index.asp?file=laws.htm

Phone(s): (803) 896-4588

Email(s): boardinfo@llr.sc.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

South Dakota

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician, and service must be performed in a licensed salon, plus 16 hours of education

Website(s): http://dlr.sd.gov/cosmetology/default.aspx; http://www.sdlegislature.gov/sessions/2003/bills/HB1046enr.htm

Phone(s): (605) 773-6193

Email(s): cosmetology@state.sd.us

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

T’s

Tennessee

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Aesthetician

Website(s): https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/cosmo/licensee-applicant-resources/how-do-i-get-an-individual-license/cosmetologist-license.html;  https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/cosmo/licensee-applicant-resources/how-do-i-get-an-individual-license/aesthetician.html

Phone(s): (615) 741-2515

Email(s): cosmetology.board@tn.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Texas

Requirement(s): Eyelash Extension Specialist, Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/cosmet/cosmetlaw.htm

Phone(s): (512) 463-6599

Email(s): CS.Cosmetologists@tdlr.texas.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

U’s

US Virgin Islands

Requirement(s): No requirements

Website(s): dlca.vi.gov/boardcertifications/steps/barbers

Phone(s): 340-718-2226

Email(s): nathalie.hodge@dlvca.vi.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Utah

Requirement(s): Esthetician

Website(s): https://le.utah.gov/

Phone(s): (801) 530-6628

Email(s): doplbureau2@utah.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

V’s

Vermont

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/online-licensing.aspx; https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation/list-of-professions/barbers-cosmetologists.aspx

Phone(s): (802) 828-1134 (Ashley Cota)

Email(s): ashley.cota@sec.state.vt.us

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Virginia

Requirement(s): Esthetician, or Cosmetology

Website(s): http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/

Phone(s): (804) 367-8509

Email(s): barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov or BCHOPLicensing@dpor.virginia.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

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Washington

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, Esthetician, or Master Esthetician

Website(s): http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology/docs/laser-rules-and-requirements.pdf

Phone(s): (360) 664-6626

Email(s): plssunit@dol.wa.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

West Virginia

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): wvbbc.com

Phone(s): (304) 558-2924

Email(s): Danielle.J.Cordle@wv.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Wisconsin

Requirement(s): No requirements

Website(s): https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Professions/Cosmetologist/Default.aspx; https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Aesthetician/Default.aspx

Phone(s): (877) 617-1565 or (608) 266-2112

Email(s): dsps@wi.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018

Wyoming

Requirement(s): Cosmetologist, or Esthetician

Website(s): cosmetology.wy.gov

Phone(s): (307) 777-3534

Email(s): betty.abernethy@wyo.gov

Last Confirmed: 1/3/2018