Requirements By State For Eyelash Extension Providers
Eyelash extension services, and who can perform them, are regulated state-by-state. The Board of Cosmetology is responsible for providing guidance for Eyelash Extension artists working in each individual state. We’ve put together a chart to help you identify your local state regulations.
Please note that the data shared in the chart below is subject to change. Always check in with your state Board Of Cosmetology for the most recent information.
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Find out what’s required in your state just below:
| State | Regulation | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No regulations found | https://aboc.alabama.gov |
| Alaska | Hair Dresser, Esthetician, Medical License | https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/ |
| Arizona | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | http://boc.az.gov |
| Arkansas | Cosmetologist, Estheticians, Barber, Medical License | https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/ |
| California | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/ |
| Colorado | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | https://cdn.colorado.gov |
| Conneticut | Eyelash Technician | https://portal.ct.gov/ |
| Deleware | No regulations found | http://delcode.delaware.gov |
| District of Columbia | Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Medical License | https://dcregs.dc.gov |
| Florida | Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Full Specialist, Facial Specialist, Medical License | https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ |
| Georgia | Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Medical License | https://sos.ga.gov |
| Hawaii | Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Barber | https://cca.hawaii.gov |
| Idaho | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | https://www.idahoeea.org |
| Illinois | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | https://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ |
| Indiana | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | https://www.in.gov/pla/ |
| Iowa | Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Must be performed in licensed salon | https://law.justia.com |
| Kansas | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | https://portal.kansas.gov |
| Lentucky | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | http://lrc.ky.gov |
| Louisiana | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | http://lsbc.louisiana.gov |
| Maine | Cosmetologist, Aesthetician | http://mainelegislature.org |
| Maryland | No regulations found | https://www.dllr.state.md.us/ |
| Massachusetts | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | http://malegislature.gov |
| Michigan | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | http://legislature.mi.gov |
| Minnesota | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | https://mn.gov/elicense/ |
| Mississippi | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | http://msbc.state.ms.us |
| Missouri | No regulations found | http://pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp |
| Montana | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | http://leg.mt.gov |
| Nebraska | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | http://dhhs.ne.gov |
| Nevada | Cosmetologist, Aesthetician | http://leg.state.nv.us |
| New Hampshire | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | http://gencourt.state.nh.us |
| New Jersey | Cosmetologist (must be working in a salon). Medical license under a doctor | https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ |
| New Mexico | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | http://www.rld.state.nm.us/ |
| New York | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | http://dos.ny.gov |
| North Carolina | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | https://www.ncleg.gov |
| North Dakota | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | https://www.legis.nd.gov |
| Ohio | Cosmetologist or Esthetician | https://codes.ohio.gov |
| Oklahoma | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | https://oklahoma.gov |
| Oregon | Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Medical License | https://www.oregon.gov |
| Pennsylvania | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | https://www.dos.pa.gov/ |
| Rhode Island | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | https://health.ri.gov |
| South Carolina | Cosmetologist, Esthetician | https://www.scstatehouse.gov |
| South Dakota | Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Must be performed in a licensed salon | https://dlr.sd.gov/ |
| Tennessee | Cosmetologist, Aesthetician | https://www.tn.gov/ |
| Texas | Cosmetologist, Esthetician, or Eyelash Extension Specialist | https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ |
| Utah | Cosmetologist, Barber, Esthetician | https://le.utah.gov |
| Vermont | Cosmetology, Esthetician | https://legislature.vermont.gov |
| Virginia | Esthetician, Cosmetologist | https://www.dpor.virginia.gov |
| Washington | Cosmetologists, Esthetician | https://www.dol.wa.gov |
| West Virginia | Cosmetologists, Esthetician | https://wvbbc.com |
| Wisconsin | No regulations found | https://dsps.wi.gov |
| Wyoming | Cosmetologists, Esthetician | https://cosmetology.wyo.gov |
Have a question regarding your state’s regulations? You can reach out to us with any questions but be sure to reach out to your state’s Board Of Cosmetology for any official word.