| Alabama |
Alabama Board of Cosmetology
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 301750
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1750
Physical Address:
RSA Union Building
100 North Union Street Suite 320
Montgomery, AL 36130
Phone: (334) 242-1918
Toll Free #: 1-800-815-7453
Fax: (334) 242-1926
Email: cosmetology@aboc.state.al.us
Website: http://www.aboc.state.al.us
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology Required Hours: 750
Esthetics Required Hours: 1500
Barber Required Hours: Not Regulated
Reciprocity: Yes, must show proof of licensure in your current state and pay a fee of $100. If you have been licensed for at least five years or have passed a board approved practical and written exam, no exams are required. If you have been licensed less than five years or have not passed a board approved exam, you may be required to pass both a practical and written exam.
Renewal: Personal licenses must be renewed by the last day of your birth month in odd-numbered years. $80
Continuing Education Requirements: 16 hours every 2 years by birth month.
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State of Alabama Board of Massage Therapy
610 S. McDonough Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 269-9990 or
(866) 873-4664
Fax: (334) 263-6115
Email: ALMTBD@aol.com
Website: http://www.almtbd.state.al.us/
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 650 and NCETMB
Continuing Education Requirements: 16 hours every 2 years. |
| Alaska |
Board of Barbers and Hairdressers
Address: P.O. Box 110806
MJuneau, AK 99811-0806
Phone: (907) 465-2547
Fax: (907) 465-2974
Email: Susan.Karlslyst@alaska.gov
Website: www.dced.state.ak.us/OCC/pbah.htm
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1650
Nail Technology Required Hours: 600
Esthetics Required Hours: 600
Barber Required Hours: 1650, Apprenticeship 2000
Reciprocity: Yes, must have completed 1650 hours. Alaska will grant credit for work experience. (500 hours for each year in the field)
Renewal: $135
CE Requirements: None
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Message Therapy
A s of January 1, 2007, the state of Alaska does not regulate massage therapy. However, regulation of massage therapy may occur at the local level. Please verify with your local health or licensing board regarding certification. |
| Arizona |
Arizona Board of Cosmetology
Address: 1721 East Broadway
Tempe, AZ 85282-1611
Phone: (480) 784-4539
Licensing ext 222
Examination: ext 237
Fax: (480) 784-4962
Email: cheryl.adams@cb.state.az.us
Website: http://www.azboc.gov/
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1600
Nail Technology Required Hours: 600
Esthetics Required Hours: 600
Barber Required Hours: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes; licensed in another state, graduated with similar requirements to state of Arizona, $110.
Renewal: Cos- $30, expires annually on birth date.
CE Requirements: None
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Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy
Address: 1400 West Washington,
Suite# 230
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: (602) 542-8604
Fax: (602) 542-3093
Email: info@massageboard.state.az.us
Website: http://massagetherapy.az.gov/
Required Hours: 700 & NCETMB
CE Requirements: 25 hours, every 2 years. |
| Arkansas |
Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology
Address: 101 East Capitol Avenue,
Suite 108,
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 682-2168
Fax: (501) 682-5640
Email: Cosmo@arkansas.gov
Website: http://www.arkansas.gov/cos/
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology Required Hours: 600
Esthetics Required Hours: 600
Barber Required Hours: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes; licensed in another state or hours in another state and passes Arkansas State Board tests
Renewal: $12, expires annually on January 31st.
CE Requirements: None |
Arkansas State Board of Massage Therapy
Address: Post Office Box 20739
Hot Springs, AR 71903
Phone: (501) 520-0555
Fax: (501) 623-4130
Email: info@arkansasmassagetherapy.com/
Website: www.arkansasmassagetherapy.com/
contact.htm
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500 and State Exam OR 500 hrs and NCETMB or MBLEx
CE Requirements: None |
| California |
California State Board of Babering and Cosmetology
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box PO Box 944226
Sacramento, CA 94244-2260
Physical Address:
2420 Del Paso Road Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834
Montgomery, AL 36130
Phone: 1-800-952-5210
Fax: (916) 575-7281
Email: barbercosmo@dca.ca.gov
Website: http://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1600
Nail Technology Required Hours: 400
Esthetics Required Hours: 600
Barber Required Hours: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes; meet state licensure hours requirements and take written and practical exam
Renewal: $50,
CE Requirements: None |
Massage Therapy: Currently there are no state requirements and regulations in effect California. California licensing is regulated by city or county. |
| Colorado |
Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure
Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350,
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 894-7772
Fax: (303) 894-7764
Website: http://www.dora.state.co.us/
Barbers_Cosmetologists/
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1450
Nail Technology Required Hours: 350
Esthetics Required Hours: 550
Barber Required Hours: 1250
Reciprocity: Current license, substantially equivalent credentials and qualifications; minimum of 400 hour/yr for at least 2 of 5 years preceding date of application.
Renewal: Expiration date April 30th of even number years: cos- $15 for 2 years. Expiration date of March 31st of even numbered years – barber, cos, nails- $40 for 2 years.
CE Requirement: Colorado does not require continuing education at this time, but there are some classes that must be taken and completed to use certain products, equipment, and techniques. Here is a listing of those requirements: Electric File Safety – 8 training hours, Permanent Make-Up – 132 training hours, Chemical Peels – 24 training hours, Microdermabrasion – 14 training hours, Hair Removal by Waxing by Manicurists - 6 training hours. |
Message Therapy: Municipal Requirements in some cities. |
| Connecticut |
Connecticut Examining Board
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 34030
Hartford, CT 06134
Physical Address:
410 Capital Ave.
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: (860) 509-8000
Website: http://www.ct.gov/dph/site/default.asp
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology Required Hours: 1500
Esthetics Required Hours: 600
Barber Required Hours: Not regulated.
Reciprocity: With all states that have same minimum requirements.
Renewal: $50
CE Requirement: None |
Department of Public Health and Additional Services
Massage Therapy Licensure
Address: 150 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 509-7603
Message Therapy Required Hours: 500
CE Requirement: None |
| Delaware |
Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Address: Cannon Building,
861 Silver Lake Blvd. Suite 203
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 744-4500
Fax: (302) 739-2711
Email: customerservice.dpr@state.de.us
Website: http://www.dpr.delaware.gov/boards/
cosmetology/index.shtml
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500, Apprenticeship 3000
Nail Technology Required Hours: 125, Apprenticeship 250
Esthetics Required Hours: 300, Apprenticeship 600
Barber Required Hours: 1500 hours or 3000 hours apprenticeship
Reciprocity: Yes with equivalent hours or worked for 1 year in prior state.
Renewal: Barber licenses expire on March 31st of each even year.
Nail technician licenses expire on March 31st of each even year.
Cosmetology licenses expire on October 31st of each even year.
CE Requirement: None |
Delaware Board of Massage & Bodywork
Address: Cannon Building, #203
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 744-4537
Fax: (302) 739-2711
Email: Ashley.stewart@state.de.us
Website: http://www.dpr.delaware.gov/boards/
massagebodyworks/index.shtml
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500 hrs and NCETMB
CE Requirements: 24 hours every year |
| District of Columbia |
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
Address: 614 H St. Room 904
Washington, DC 20001
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology Required Hours: 350
Esthetics Required Hours: 600
Barber Required Hours: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes, as long as same requirements
Renewal: All- $110
CE Hours Required: None |
Department of Health
Health Professional Licensing Administration
Board of Massage Therapy
Address: 825 North Capitol Street
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 724-4900
or (877) 374-1157
Fax: (202) 727-8471
Website: http://hpla.doh.dc.gov/hpla/
cwp/view,A,1195,Q,488659,hplaNav,
%7C30661%7C,.asp
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500 and NCETMB
CE Requirements: 12 hours every 2 years |
| Florida |
Florida Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation
Address: 1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1027
Phone: (850) 487-1395
Fax: (850) 921-0038
Email: call.center@dbpr.state.fl.us
Website: http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/
pro/cosmo/index.html
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1200
Nail Technology Required Hours: 240 (Nail Specialty)
Esthetics Required Hours: 260 (Facial Specialty)
Barber Required Hours: 1200
Reciprocity: No, must take exam or by endorsement.
Renewal: Every 2 years, Cos- $30, Nails- $55, Facial Specialty- $55
CE Requirements: 16 hours –Cos, 2- Barber |
Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance
Board of Massage Therapy
Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way
Bin #C06
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (850) 245-4161
Fax: (850) 921-6184
Email: MQA_MassageTherapy@doh.state.fl.us
Website: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/
mqa/massage/ma_lic_req.html
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500 & NCETMB
CE Requirements: 25 hours every 2 years |
| Georgia |
Georgia State Board of Cosmetology
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 13446
Macon, GA 31208
Physical Address:
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217-3858
Phone: (478) 207-2440
Fax: 478-207-1442
Website: http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/cosmetology
/default.htm
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500, Apprenticeship 3000
Nail Technology Required Hours: 520, Apprenticeship 640
Esthetics Required Hours: 1000, Apprenticeship 2000
Barber Required Hours: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes, the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology does not reciprocate with California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida (unless licensed prior to August 1986), Hawaii, Illinois (unless licensed prior to December 1984), Oregon, Mississippi (do not reciprocate nail license ), New York (unless licensed prior to June 2001), Puerto Rico, South Carolina (do not reciprocate nail technician) and the Virgin Islands. For all other states, reciprocity may be granted or denied on an individual basis in accordance with the law.
Renewal: Esth- $45, Cos & Nails- $50 Cosmetologists March 31 even years / Nail Techs & Esthetitians Aug 31 odd years
CE Requirements: 5 hours |
Georgia State Board of Massage Therapy
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 13446
Macon, GA 31208
Physical Address:
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217-3858
Phone: (478) 207-2440
Website: http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/massage/
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500 hours & NCE or MBLEx
CE Requirements: 25 hours every 2 years. |
| Hawaii |
Board of Barbering & Cosmetology
Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
Mailing Address:
DCCA-PVL
ATT: BAR/COS
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
Phone: (808) 586-3000
Email: barber_cosm@dcca.hawaii.gov
Website: http://hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl
/boards/barber/
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1800, apprenticeship 3600
Nail Technology Required Hours: 350, apprenticeship 700
Esthetics: 600, apprenticeship 1100
Barber Required Hours: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes, for states with equal or greater requirements, licensure/training may be used to qualify for Hawaii exam and license.
Renewal: All- $100, expires December 31 every odd numbered year
CE Requirements: None |
Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
State Board of Massage
Mailing Address:
DCCA-PVL
Att: Massage
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
Phone: (808) 586-3000
E-mail: Massage@dcca.hawaii.gov
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 570 hrs and a written exam administered by the state. Apprenticeship permits available
Renewal: Expires June 30 every even numbered year |
| Idaho |
Bureau of Occupational Licenses
Idaho Board of Cosmetology
Address: 1109 Main St. Suite 220
Boise, ID 83702
Email: cos@ibol.idaho.gov
Cosmetology Required Hours: 2000, apprenticeship 4000
Nail Technology: 400, apprenticeship 800
Esthetics: 800
Barber: Barber stylist – 1800, Barber – 900
Reciprocity: Yes, for states with equal or greater requirements.
Renewal: Cos & Nails: $25, Esth: $27, expires on birth date.
CE Requirement: none |
The State of Idaho does not regulate massage therapy.
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| Illinois |
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Address: 320W. Washington St., 3rd Fl.
Springfield, IL 62786
Phone: (217) 782-8556
Fax: (217) 782-7645
Website: http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/WHO/cosmo.asp
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology: 350
Esthetics: 750
Barber: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes, based on laws in issuing state compared to IL
Renewal: All- $25, Expires Sept. 30th each odd year.
CE Requirements: Cosmo: 14hrs Sept 30th odd years / Nail Techs: 10hrs Oct 31st even years / Estheticians: 10hrs Sept 30th odd years |
Illinois Department of Professional Regulations
Address: 320W. Washington St., 3rd Fl.
Springfield, IL 62786
Phone: (217) 782-8556
Fax: (217) 782-7645
Website: http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/who/masst.asp
Massage Therapy Requires Hours: 500 hours & NCETMB
CE Requirements: 24hrs/renewal period to be set by rule. |
| Indiana |
State Board of Cosmetology Examiners
Mailing Address:
(Attn: State Board of Cosmetology Examiners)
402 W. Washington Street, Room W072,
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 234-3031
Fax: (317) 232-2312
Email: pla12@pla.state.in.us
Website: www.in.gov/pla/bandc/cosmetology/
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology: 450; 350 if enrolled before 12/15/2002
Esthetics: 700
Barber: 1500
Reciprocity: Applicants that have been licensed as a Cosmetologist in another state may obtain a license in the state of Indiana as long as the state they are originally licensed in has requirements equal to those of Indiana. In the cases where the training is less than Indiana's requirements than the applicant will receive 100 hours of credit for each 1 year period of practical work experience. All applicants regardless of length of time licensed in another state must take an examination on the Rules and Regulations of Indiana pertaining to the profession they are applying for licensure in. If the issuing state did not require the applicant to take a practical examination they must do so to become licensed in Indiana.
Renewal: All- $40, plus required CE |
Indiana passed a state certification law in 2007 but is not accepting certification applications yet. Click on the website link to find the most up-to-date information.
Website: http://www.in.gov/pla/bandc/massage/index.html
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| Iowa |
Iowa Board of Cosmetology Examiners
Address: Lucas State Off. Bldg
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319-0075
Phone: (515) 281-4416
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure
/board_home.asp?board=cos
Cosmetology Required Hours: 2100
Nail Technology: 325
Esthetics: 600
Barber: 2100
Reciprocity: Yes, individually based on amount of hours.
Renewal: All- $50
CE Requirements: 2 hours self study |
Department of Public Health Massage Therapy Advisory Board
Address: Lucas State Office Building, 5th Floor
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075
Phone: (515) 281-6959
Fax: (515) 281-3121
Website: http://www.idph.state.ia.us
/licensure/board_home.asp?board=mt
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500 hours and NCETMB or MBLEx
CE Requirements: 24 hours every 2 years |
| Kansas |
Kansas Board of Cosmetology
Address: 714 SW Jackson, Suite 100
Topeka, Kansas 66603
Phone: (785) 296-3155
Fax: (785) 296-3002
Email: kboc@kboc.state.ks.us
Website: http://www.kansas.gov/kboc/
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology: 350
Esthetics: 650
Barber: 1500
Reciprocity: Provided you have 1500 hours and have been working in the field for at least one year and hold a current license. If you have less than 1500 hours you will have to take a "practical" exam. You may, however, obtain a temporary permit which allows you to work, pending examination.
Renewal: Cos- $45, Nails- $30, Esth- $30
CE Requirements: None |
Massage Therapy is not regulated in Kansas.
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| Kentucky |
Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
Address: 111 St. James Court, Suite A
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Phone: (502) 564-4262
Fax: (502) 564-0481
Website: http://www.kbhc.ky.gov/
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1800
Nail Technology: 600
Esthetics: 1000
Kentucky Board of Barbering
Address: 9114 Leesgate Rd. Suite 6
Louisville, KY 40222
Phone: (502) 429-7148 or (502) 429-7169
Fax: (502) 429-7149
Website: http://barbering.ky.gov/default.htm
Barber Required Hours: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes, with 2 years experience. Less than 2 complete additional hours and take examinations.
Renewal: Esth- $50, Cos & Nails- $20
CE Requirements: 6 hours |
Kentucky Board of Licensure for Massage Therapy
Address: PO Box 1360
Frankfort, KY 40602
Phone: (502) 564-3296
Fax: (502) 696-1922
Website: http://finance.ky.gov/ourcabinet/
caboff/OAS/op/massth/
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 600 hours & NCETMB
CE Requirements: 24 hours every 2 years. |
| Louisiana |
Louisiana Board of Cosmetology
Address: 11622 Sunbelt Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (866) 257-7901 (toll free)
or (225) 756-3404 (local)
Fax: (225) 756-3410
Website: http://www.lsbc.louisiana.gov/default.aspx
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology: 500
Esthetics: 750
Barber: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes, Louisiana recognizes the cosmetology esthetician and manicurist licenses of all other states.
Renewal: All- $25, Barber- $40
CE Requirements: 16 hours annually |
Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy
Address: 12022 Plank Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
Phone: (225) 771-4090
Fax: (225) 771-4021
Email: admin@lsbmt.org
Website: http://www.lsbmt.org/
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500 hrs - written (NCETMB) and oral exam
CE Requirements: 12 Hours every year |
| Maine |
Department of Professional & Financial Regulation
Office of Licensing & Registration
Mailing Address:
35 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0035
Physical Address:
122 Northern Avenue
Gardiner, Maine 04345
Phone: (207) 624-8603
Fax: (207) 624-8637
Website: http://www.maine.gov/pfr/
professionallicensing/professions
/barbers/index.htm
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500, apprenticeship 2500
Nail Technology: 200, apprenticeship 400
Esthetics: 600, apprenticeship 1250
Barber: 1500, apprenticeship 2500
Reciprocity: Yes, if authorized to practice by another state
Renewal: $40
CE Requirement: None |
Department of Professional & Financial Regulation
Division of Licensing & Enforcement
Address: 35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: (207) 624-8613
Fax: (207) 624-8637
Website: http://www.maine.gov
/pfr/professionallicensing
/professions/massage/index.htm
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500hrs or NCETMB |
| Maryland |
State Board of Cosmetologists
Address: 500 N. Calvert Street, Room 201
Baltimore, Maryland 21202-3651
Phone: (410) 230-6320
Email: cos@dllr.state.md.us
Website: http://www.dllr.state.md.us/
license/occprof/cos.html
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500, apprenticeship 24 months
Nail Technology: 250, apprenticeship 3 months
Esthetics: 600 apprenticeship 12 months
Barber: 1250
Reciprocity: Yes, if hours and requirements match
Renewal: Barber- $50, Cos, Esth, Nails- $25
CE Requirements: None |
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Address: 4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215-2299
Phone: (410) 764-4738
Fax: (410) 358-1879
Website: http://www.mdmassage.org/
Certified Massage Therapist Requirements: 500hrs, 60 College credit hours and NCETMB
Registered Massage Practitioner Requirements: 500 hrs and NCETMB |
| Michigan |
Michigan Bureau of Commercial Services - Board of Cosmetology
Address: G. Mennen Williams Building
P.O. Box 30018
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: (517) 241-9288
Fax: (517) 373-3085
Email: bcslic@michigan.gov
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/0,1607,
7-154-35299_35414_35459---,00.html
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology: 400
Esthetics: 400
Barber: 2000
Reciprocity: All individuals licensed in another state may obtain their license in the state of Michigan by making an application to the board and meeting the requirements of 17 years of age and a 9th grade education. No examination is required. For those individuals whose states have requirements less than those in Michigan a credit of 100 hours per every 6 months work experience will be awarded.
Renewal: All- $48, Barber-$60; every 2 years
CE Requirements: None |
Massage Therapy not regulated by state.
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| Minnesota |
Minnesota Board of Barbers and Cosmetologist Examiners
Address: 2829 University Ave SE #710
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: (651) 201-2742
Fax: (612) 617-2601
Email: bce.board@state.mn.us
Website: http://www.bceboard.state.mn.us
/Home/tabid/1129/Default.aspx
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1550
Nail Technology: 350
Esthetics: 600
Barber: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes, currently licensed applicants who pass the MN board exam and have 1800 hours licensed experience
Renewal: Cos, Nails, Esth- $100 expires on Dec. 31st of third year.
CE Required Hours: none |
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 700 |
| Mississippi |
Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology
Address: 3000 Old Canton Road, Suite 112
P.O. Box 55689 Jackson, Mississippi
39296-5689
Phone: (601) 987-6837
Fax: (601) 987-6840
Website: http://www.msbc.state.ms.us/
msbc/Cosmetology.nsf
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology Required Hours: 250
Esthetics Required Hours: 600
Barber Required Hours: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes, with AK, KS, LA, MN, MO, NV, RI, SC, TN, VT, MW. Not available for instructors or manicurists.
Renewal: All- $50. Expire 2 years from qualification date.
CE Required Hours: None only for instructors |
State Board of Massage
Address: P.O. Box 12489
Jackson, MS 39326-2489
Phone: (601) 856-6127
Fax: (601) 853-0336
Email: director@msbmt.state.ms.us
Website: http://www.msbmt.state.ms.us/msbmt/
msbmt.nsf
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 600 in class hrs, 100 hrs supervised clinic and NCETMB |
| Missouri |
Missouri State Board of Cosmetology
Address: 3605 Missouri Boulevard
P.O. Box 1062
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1062
Phone: (573) 751-1052
Fax: (573) 751-8167
Email: cosbar@pr.mo.gov
Website: http://pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology: 400
Esthetics: 750
Barber: 2000
Reciprocity: Yes, as long as requirements match
Renewal: All- $50 expires on Sept. 30 of each odd year. Barber- $50, expires on Feb 28 of each even year.
CE Required Hours: None just for instructors |
Massage Therapy Board
Address: P.O. Box 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 522-6277
Fax: (573) 751-0735
Email: massagether@pr.mo.gov
Website: http://pr.mo.gov/massage.asp
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500hrs and NCETMB or MBLEx
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| Montana |
Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
Address: P. O. Box 200513
301 South Park, 4th Floor
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: (406) 841-2378
Fax: (406) 841-2309
Email: dlibsdcos@mt.gov
Website: www.cosmetology.mt.gov
Cosmetology Required Hours: 2000
Nail Technology: 350
Esthetics: 650
Barber: 2000
Reciprocity: Yes
Renewal: All- $45, expires every 2 years on Dec. 31.
CE Required Hours: None |
Massage Therapy not regulated by state. |
| Nebraska |
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Address: 301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2117
Fax: (402) 471-3577
Email: Kris.Chiles@dhhs.ne.gov
Website: http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/
CRL/mhcs/cosindex.htm
Cosmetology Required Hours: 2100
Nail Technology: 300
Esthetics: 600
Barber: 2100
Reciprocity: Yes, meet minimum hour requirements
Renewal: $30, 2 years after initial date
CE Required Hours: 8 hours |
HHSR&L Credentialing Division
Massage Therapy Board
Address: PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986
Phone: (402) 471-2115
Fax: (402) 471-3577
Website: http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/
crl/mhcs/mass/massestab.htm
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 1000 and NCETMB
CE Requirements: 24 hours every 2 years. |
| Nevada |
Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
Address: 1785 E. Sahara Avenue, Ste 255
Las Vegas, NV. 89104
Phone: (702) 486-6542
Fax: (702) 369-8064
Email: nvcosmbd@govmail.state.nv.us
Website: http://cosmetology.nv.gov/
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1800
Nail Technology: 500
Esthetics: 600
Barber: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes, $100 fee, pass test in state of licensure Renewal: $50, expires June 30 every odd year
CE Required Hours: Instructors 30 hours by June 30 odd year |
Nevada Board of Massage Therapy
Address: 1755 E. Plumb Lane, Suite 252
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: (775) 688-1888
Email: nvmassagebd@state.nv.us
Website: http://www.massagetherapy.nv.gov/
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500 hours, NCETMB
CE Requirements: 12 hours every year. |
| New Hampshire |
The Board of Barbering,
Cosmetology, and Esthetics
Address: 2 Industrial Park Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-3608
Fax: (603) 271-8889
Website: http://www.nh.gov/cosmet/
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology: 300
Esthetics: 600
Barber: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes
Renewal: Cos- $35(expires every 2 years on birth month even years); Barber, Esth, Nails- $35 (expires every 2 years on birth month odd years)
CE Required Hours: None |
New Hampshire Dept. of Health & Services
Licensing & Regulative Services
Address: 129 Pleasant Avenue
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-5127
Fax: (603) 271-5590
Website: http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us
/DHHS/LRS/ELIGIBILITY/massage-license.htm
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 750hrs, NCETMB and practical exam
CE Requirements: 12 hours every 2 years. |
| New Jersey |
Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling
Address: P.O. Box 45003
Newark, N.J. 07101
Phone: (973) 504-6400
Website: http://www.nj.gov/oag/ca/
nonmedical/coshair.htm
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1200
Nail Technology: 300
Esthetics: 600
Barber: Not regulated
Reciprocity: No, but have endorsement provisions
Renewal: All- $30, annual
CE Required Hours: None |
Board of Nursing
Address: 124 Halsey St., 6th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 504-6430
Fax: 973-648-3481
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/medical/
nursing.htm
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500hrs or NCETMB |
| New Mexico |
Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 25101
Santa Fe, NM 87504Physical Address:
2550 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 476-4690
Fax: (505) 476-4665
Website: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/
barber_cosmo/index.html
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1600
Nail Technology: 350
Esthetics: 600
Barber: 1200
Reciprocity: Course of study completed with requirements equal to this state.
Renewal: All- $25 |
State of New Mexico Massage Therapy Board
Address: P.O. Box 25101
Santa Fe, NM 87504
Phone: (505) 476-4870
Fax: (505) 476-4645
Email: massage.board@state.nm.us
Website: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/Massage/index.html
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 650 hrs, jurisprudence exam and NCETMB or MBLEx or 300hrs education and 350hrs of qualifying experience, jurisprudence exam and NCETMB or MBLEx
CE Requirements: 16 hours every 2 years |
| New York |
Department of State Division of Licensing Services
Address: 84 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Phone: (518) 474-4429
Fax: (518) 473-6648
Email: licensing@dos.state.ny.us
Website: http://www.dos.state.ny.us/
LCNS/licensing.html
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1000
Nail Technology: 250
Esthetics: 600
Barber: 500 or 3 years experience under master barber
Reciprocity: Must match NY requirementRenewal: Cos, Baber- $25
CE Required Hours: none |
State Board of Massage Therapy
Address: 89 Washington Ave., Second Floor
Albany, NY 12234
Phone: (518) 474-3817 ext. 270
Email: opunit3@mail.nysed.gov
Website: http://www.op.nysed.gov/mtlic.htm
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 1000 hrs and exam |
| North Carolina |
North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners
Address: 1201 Front Street, Suite 110
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: (919) 733-4117
Fax: (919) 733-4127
Email: NCCosmo@nccosmeticarts.com
Website: www.nccosmeticarts.com
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology: 300
Esthetics: 600
Barber: 1528, pass written/prac; be FT appr.: 2nd pract. Reciprocity: Must meet hourly criteria set by NC
Renewal: $49, expires Feb 1; Esth & manicure - $20, expires Oct. 1; Cos- $49, expires Oct. 1
CE Required Hours: 24 per discipline |
Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
Address: P.O. Box 2539
Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: (919) 546-0050
Fax: (919) 833-1059
Email: admin@bmbt.org
Website: http://www.bmbt.org/
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500 hrs at a Board approved school and NCETMB
CE Requirements: 25 hours every 2 years. |
| North Dakota |
Board of Cosmetology
Address: PO Box 2177
Bismarck, ND 58502-2177
Phone: (701) 224-9800
Fax: (701) 222-8756
Email: cosmo@gcentral.com
Website: http://governor.state.nd.us/boards
/boards-query.asp?Board_ID=24
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1800
Nail Technology: 350
Esthetics: 600
Barber: 1500
Reciprocity: Current license from state that reciprocated ND and meets ND requirements. Renewal: Operator- $15, Esth- $15, Manicure- $15, annual |
North Dakota Board of Massage
Address: P.O. Box 2148
Beach, ND 58621
Phone: (701) 872-4895
Email: k_wojahn@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.ndboardofmassage.com/
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 750hrs, NCETMB and practical exams |
| Ohio |
Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
Address: 1929 Gateway Circle
Grove City, Ohio 43123
Phone: (614) 466-3834
Fax: (614) 644-6880
Website: http://www.cos.ohio.gov/
Cosmetology Required Hours: Hair designer-1200; Natural hair stylist-450
Nail Technology: 200
Esthetics: 600
Barber: 1800
Reciprocity: MUST give reciprocity to OH; and substantially equivalent to OH training requirementsRenewal: All- $30, biennial; Barber- $110, biennial CE Required Hours: 8 hours, every 2 years in specific discipline |
State Medical Board Massage Licensing Division
Address: 77 South High St., 17th Floor
Columbus, OH 43266-0315
Phone: (614) 466-3934
Fax: (614) 728-5946
Website: http://www.med.ohio.gov/MTsubwebindex.htm
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 750 hrs with 12 month program, and state exam |
| Oklahoma |
State of Oklahoma Board of Cosmetology
Address: 2401 NW 23rd, Suite 84
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Phone: (405) 521-2441
Fax: (405) 528-8310
Email: bmoore@oklaosf.state.ok.us
Website: http://www.state.ok.us/~cosmo/
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology: 600
Esthetics: 600
Barber: 1500
Reciprocity: All States with equal or better requirements; current license.
Renewal: All- $15
CE Required Hours: Noneevery 2 years by birth month. |
Massage Therapy not regulated by state. |
| Oregon |
Board of Cosmetology
Address: 700 Summer St. NE, Suite 320
Salem, Oregon 97301-1287
Phone: (503) 378-8667
Fax: (503) 585-9114
Email: ohla.info@state.or.us
Website: http://www.oregon.gov/
OHLA/COS/index.shtml
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1450
Nail Technology: 350
Esthetics: 250(facial)
Barber: 1100
Reciprocity: Yes, exam not required, just show document
Renewal: $50, 6 weeks prior to license expiration, biennial.
CE Required Hours: None |
Oregon Board of Massage Therapists
Address: 748 Hawthorne Ave NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 365-8657
Fax: (503) 385-4465
Website: http://www.oregonmassage.org/index.php
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500hrs, NCETMB or MBLEx and practical exams
CE Requirements: 25hrs every 2yrs Exam approved by the board instead of NCETMB |
| Pennsylvania |
Professional and Occupational Affairs
State Board of Cosmetology
Address: P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105
Phone: (717) 787-8503
Email: st-cosmetology@state.pa.us
Website: http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa
/cwp/view.asp?a=1104&q=432561
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1250, apprenticeship 2000
Nail Technology: 200
Esthetics: Not regulated Barber: Not regulatedReciprocity: Yes, fee of $20 Renewal: Barber- $42, Nails- $21. CE Required Hours: None |
Massage Therapy not regulated by state. |
| Rhode Island |
Board of Hairdressing and Barbering
Address: 3 Capitol Hill - Room 105
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: (401) 222-2827
Fax: (401) 222-1272
Website: http://www.health.ri.gov/hsr/
professions/hair_barb.php
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology: 300
Esthetics: 600
Barber: 1500
Reciprocity: yes, considered on an individual basis
Renewal: All- $37.50 |
Office of Health Professional Regulation
Address: 3 Capitol Hill, Room 104
Providence, RI 02908-5097
Phone: (401) 222-2827
Fax: (401) 222-1272
Website: http://www.health.ri.gov/hsr/
professions/massage.php#Requirements
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500hrs and NCETMB |
| South Carolina |
South Carolina Board of Cosmetology
Mailing Address:
PO Box 11329
Columbia, S.C. 29211-1329
Physical Address:
Synergy Business Park Kingstree Building
110 Centerview Dr.
Columbia, S.C. 29210
Phone: (803) 896-4568
Fax: (803) 896-4484
Email: jonese@mail.llr.state.sc.us
Website: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/
Cosmetology/
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology: 300
Esthetics: 450
Barber: 1500-1920
Reciprocity: Yes, with $60 and same requirements as SC
Renewal: Barber- $80, Esth- $30, Nails- $30; expires March 10
.CE Required Hours: 6 hours annually. |
Division of Professional Licensing
Address: 110 Center View
P.O. Box 11329
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-4490
Fax: (803) 896-4484
Website: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/MassageTherapy/
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500hrs & NCETMB or MBLEx
CE Requirements: 12 hours every 2 years. |
| South Dakota |
Cosmetology Commission
Address: 500 East Capitol,
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: (605) 773-6193
Fax: (605) 773-7175
Email: cosmetology@state.sd.us
Website: http://www.state.sd.us/dol/boards/cos/
Cosmetology Required Hours: 2100
Nail Technology: 400
Esthetics: 750
Barber: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes, with all states having equal requirements and NIC tes
tRenewal: Fee of $10 for each year since it expired.
CE Required Hours: 8hrs for electric nail file. |
South Dakota Massage Therapy Board
Address: PO Box 1062
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Phone: (605) 271-7103
Fax: (605) 331-2041
Email:
sdmtb.msp@midconetwork.com
Website: http://doh.sd.gov/boards/Massage/
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500 hours, NCETMB or MBLEx, and CPR
CE Requirements: 20 hours every 2 years
Grandfathering ends: June 30, 2008 |
| Tennessee |
Board of Cosmetology
Address: 500 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-2515
Fax: (615) 741-1310
Website: http://tennessee.gov/
commerce/boards/cosmo/
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology: 600
Esthetics: 750
Barber: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes, if same requirements as Tennessee
Renewal: Yes
CE Required Hours: Instructors Only |
Massage Licensure Board
Address: Cordell Hull Bldg., First Floor
426 5th Avenue
Nashville, TN 37247-1010
Phone: (615) 532-3202
Fax: (615) 532-5164
Website: http://health.state.tn.us/Boards/
Massage/index.htm
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500hrs and NCETMB or MBLEx
CE Requirements: 25 hours every 2 years. |
| Texas |
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Texas Cosmetology Commission
Address: P.O. Box 12088
Austin, Texas 78711
Phone: (512) 463-6599
Fax: (512) 475-2871
Email: CS.Cosmetologists@
license.state.tx.us
Website: http://www.license.state.tx.us/
cosmet/cosmet.htm
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology: 600
Esthetics: 750
Barber: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes, granted with state who have same requirements
Renewal: All- $86, biennial
CE Required Hours: cosmo 12 hrs / nail + esthetician 8 hrs (everyone must have 4 hrs sanitation) |
Department of Health Professional Licensing
Massage Therapy Program
Address: 1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756-3183
Phone: (512) 834-6616
Fax: (512) 834-6677
Email: massage@dshs.state.tx.us
Website: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/massage/
default.shtm
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500 hours and an approved exam (MBLEx or NCETM or NCETMB)
CE Requirements: 12 hours every 2 years. |
| Utah |
Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing
Address: P.O. Box 146741
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6741
Phone: (801) 530-6628
Fax: (801) 530-6511
Website: http://www.dopl.utah.gov/
Cosmetology: 2000
Nail Technology: 200
Esthetics: 600
Barber: 2000
Reciprocity: Yes, with equivalent educational hours
Renewal: Cos, Barber, Nails, Esth- $52.
CE Required Hours: none |
Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing
Board of Massage
Address: 160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84145
Phone: (801) 530-6628
Fax: (801) 530-6511
Website: http://www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/
massage_therapy.html
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 600 hours and NCETMB or MBLEx |
| Vermont |
Office of Professional Regulation
Vermont Secretary of State
Address: 26 Terrace St., Drawer 09
Montpelier, VT 05609
Phone: (802) 828-1505
Website: http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/
cosmetologists/
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500
Nail Technology: 400
Esthetics: 600
Barber: 1000
Reciprocity: No, Endorsement only
Renewal: All- $60 |
Massage Therapy not regulated by state.
|
| Virginia |
Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia 23233-1463
Phone: (804) 367-8509
Website: barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1500, apprenticeship 3000
Nail Technology: 150
Esthetics: Not regulated
Barber: 1500
Reciprocity: Yes, with matching hours and current license
Renewal: Barber, Cos, Nails - $55
CE Required Hours: none |
Department of Health Professions
Board of Nursing
Address: 6603 W. Broad St., Fifth Floor
Richmond, VA 23230-1717
Phone: (804) 662-9909
Fax: (804) 662-9943
Email: nursebd@dhpvirginia.gov
Website: http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/
Nursing/nursing_forms.htm
Massage Therapy Required Hours: 500hrs and maintain NCETMB certification |
| Washington |
Cosmetology Licensing Program
Mailing Address:
Cosmetology Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9048
Olympia, WA 98507
Physical Address:
405 Black Lake Boulevard SW
Olympia, WA 98502
Phone: (360) 664-6626
Fax: (360) 664-2550
Email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
Website: http://www.dol.wa.gov/
business/cosmetology/
Cosmetology Required Hours: 1600
Nail Technology: 600
Esthetic: 600
Barber: 1000
Reciprocity: Yes, hold a current lic | |
