Beauty Licensing Center
Pick your profession to see required training hours, exam, fees, and the state board link for every US state.
Become a Cosmetologist
Full-scope license covering hair, skin, and nails — the broadest path in beauty.
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Become a Barber
Focused on cutting, shaving, beard work and grooming for all hair textures.
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Become a Esthetician
Skin-only license: facials, peels, waxing, lash and brow services.
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Become a Nail Technician
Specialized license for manicures, pedicures, gel, acrylics, dip and nail art.
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Become a Lash Artist
Lash extension specialty — most states require esthetics or cosmetology underneath.
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Become a Makeup Artist
Most US states don't require a license for makeup-only work — but esthetics opens more doors.
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Become a Massage Therapist
Regulated separately from cosmetology — most states require 500–1000 hours and the MBLEx.
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Become a Natural Hair Stylist / Braider
Many states offer a separate natural hair / braiding license with far fewer hours required.
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