NORTH CAROLINA LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Cosmetologist:

• 1500 hours in an approved cosmetic art school cosmetologist curriculum
• Passage of the State Board examination
• Payment of appropriate fees

Esthetician:

• 600 hours in an approved cosmetic art school esthetician curriculum
• Passage of the State Board examination
• Payment of appropriate fees

Manicurist:

• 300 hours in an approved cosmetic art school manicurist program
• Passage of the State Board examination
• Payment of appropriate fees

Teacher:

• 800 hours(Cosmetologist), 320 hours(Manicurist) or 650 hours(Esthetician) in an approved cosmetic art school teacher program or proof of 5 years(Cosmetologist), 2 years(Manicurist) or 3 years(Esthetician) full-time work in a cosmetic art shop immediately prior to application
• Passage of the State Board examination
• Payment of appropriate fees
• High school diploma or high school graduation equivalency certificate
• Current license in either cosmetology, manicuring or esthetics