Cosmetologist: 1800 hours
Electrologist: 500 hours, plus 1000 hours of practical experience
Hair Designer: 1200 hours
Manicurist: 500 hours
Esthetics: 600 Hours
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have the equivalent of a 10th grade education.
MMA BANNED on temporary hold
Reciprocity: All applicants must apply to the board, enclose $100.00, be at least 18 years of age and have the equivalent of a 10th grade education. The applicant must have passed a nationally recognized written test in the state of licensure. The applicant must hold a current license.
Home Salon and Mobile Salon allowed

NEVADA State Board of Cosmetology

http://cosmetology.nv.gov/
1785 EAST Sahara Ave., #255
Las Vegas, NV 89104
702/486-6542
Fax: 702-369-8064

New Hampshire

Manicurist: 150 hours
Home Salon allowed.
MMA BANNED
New Hampshire requires drill certification and only certain bits can be used.

NEW HAMPSHIRE State Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics

http://www.nh.gov/cosmet/
2 Industrial Park Dr.
Concord, NH 03301
603/271-3608
Fax: 603-271-6702

New Jersey

Cosmetologist:
Cosmetologist Instructor:
Manicurist: 300 hours
Reciprocity: High school or GED + 200 school hours
Home Salon allowed.

NEW JERSEY Board of Cosmetology & Hairstyling

http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nonmed.htm
P.O. Pox 45003
Newark, NJ 07101
973-504-6400
Fax: 973-504-6400

New Mexico

Cosmetologist:1600 hours
Barber: 1200 hours
Esthetician: 600 hours
Manicurist-Pedicurist: 350 hours
Electrologist: 600 hours
All applicants must be at least 17 years of age and have a minimum of 2 years in high school or its equivalent.
Reciprocity: Applicants who have not completed a course of study equal to the requirements of this state may receive credit for work experience, for every 6 full months of work the applicant will be credited with 150 hours of training. Any applicants that HAVE completed a course with requirements equal to this state must furnish a transcript of hours and a copy of a valid license.
Mobile Salon allowed

NEW MEXICO Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists

http://www.rld.state.nm.us/barber_cosmo/index.html
P.O. Box 25101
Santa Fe, NM 87504
505-476-7110
Fax: 505-827-7560

New York

Barbering:
Cosmetology:  1000 hours
Esthetician:  600 hours
Nail Specialist: 250 hours
Natural Hair Specialist:
Waxing:
Home Salon and Mobile Salon allowed

COMPLAINT FORM

NEW YORK Dept. of State Division of Licensing Services

http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/barber.html
84 Holland Ave.
Albany, NY 12208-3490
518/474-4429
Fax: 518-473-6648
info@dos.state.ny.us  

 RECIPROCITY  with other States  
http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/cosrecipro.html

North Carolina

Cosmetology: 1500 Hours
Manicurist: 300 Hours
No Skin Care license, Practiced by cosmetologists only.
Esthestetics: 600 hours
Reciprocity: Applicant must meet hourly criteria set forth by North Carolina and must also have been working in the field for a period of at least one year (within the last 3 years) prior to applying.
Home Salon and Mobile Salon allowed.

NORTH CAROLINA Board of Cosmetology

http://www.cosmetology.state.nc.us/
1201 Front St #110
Raleigh, NC 27609-7533
919-733-4117
Fax: 919-733-4127

North Dakota

Cosmetology: 1800 hours
Manicurist: 350 hours
Reciprocity: Current license from state that reciprocates ND and meets MD requirements.
Home Salon allowed

NORTH DAKOTA Board of Cosmetology

http://www.conted.und.edu/ruralhealth/
1102 S. Washington St.
Bismarck, ND 58504
701/224-9800
Fax: 701-222-8756

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