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.
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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
W’s
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
