How to get your license: Cosmetologists

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Cosmetologist, barber, manicurist, esthetician, hair design, or master esthetician

Find out how to get your first cosmetologist, barber, manicurist, esthetician, hair design, or master esthetician license.

Salon/shop, personal service, mobile unit

Find out how to get your first salon/shop, personal service, or mobile unit license.

Postsecondary school

Find out how to get your first postsecondary school license.

Instructor

Find out how to get your first instructor license.

Permanent cosmetics

Find out how to get your first permanent cosmetics license. It's required if you charge a fee to apply permanent eyeliner, eyebrows, lip color, or any other skin repigmentation