United States
Alaska
Hairdresser and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Alaska.
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofBarbersHairdressers.aspx
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofBarbersHairdressers.aspx
Arizona
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Arizona.
https://bcb.az.gov/
https://bcb.az.gov/
Arkansas
Cosmetology, Esthetician, or Barber licenses are required to become a lash artist in Arkansas.
https://healthy.arkansas.gov/
https://healthy.arkansas.gov/
California
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in California.
https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/
https://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/
Colorado
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Colorado.
https://dpo.colorado.gov/BarberCosmetology
https://dpo.colorado.gov/BarberCosmetology
Connecticut
Eyelash Technician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Connecticut.
https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Eyelash-Technician/Eyelash-Technicians
https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Eyelash-Technician/Eyelash-Technicians
Delaware
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Delaware.
https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/cosmetology/
https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/cosmetology/
District of Columbia
A cosmetologist license is required to become a lash stylist in the District of Columbia.
https://dlcp.dc.gov/node/1617376
https://dlcp.dc.gov/node/1617376
Florida
A cosmetologist license is required to become a lash stylist in Florida.
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/cosmetology/
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/cosmetology/
Georgia
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Georgia.
https://sos.ga.gov/georgia-state-board-cosmetology-and-barbers
https://sos.ga.gov/georgia-state-board-cosmetology-and-barbers
Hawaii
Cosmetology, Esthetician, or Barber licenses are required to become a lash artist in Hawaii.
https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/barber/
https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/barber/
Idaho
Licenses may or may not be required. Please consult with Idaho’s State Board.
https://dopl.idaho.gov/
https://dopl.idaho.gov/
Illinois
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Illinois.
https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/cosmo.html
https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/cosmo.html
Indiana
Licenses are NOT required to become a lash stylist in Indiana.
https://www.in.gov/health/erc/nedss-base-system-nbs-and-surveillance/rules-and-guidelines/eyelash-extensions/
https://www.in.gov/health/erc/nedss-base-system-nbs-and-surveillance/rules-and-guidelines/eyelash-extensions/
Iowa
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Iowa.
https://hhs.iowa.gov/Licensure/Iowa-Board-of-Cosmetology-Arts-and-Sciences
https://hhs.iowa.gov/Licensure/Iowa-Board-of-Cosmetology-Arts-and-Sciences
Kansas
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Kansas.
https://www.kansas.gov/kboc/
https://www.kansas.gov/kboc/
Kentucky
Cosmetology and Esthetician licenses or Eyelash Extension Permits are required to become a lash stylist in Kentucky.
https://kbc.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
https://kbc.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx
Louisiana
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Louisiana.
http://www.lsbc.louisiana.gov/default.aspx
http://www.lsbc.louisiana.gov/default.aspx
Maine
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Maine.
https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/barbering-cosmetology-licensing
https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/barbering-cosmetology-licensing
Maryland
Licenses are NOT required to become a lash stylist in Maryland.
https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/min/cos-nov2019.pdf
https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/min/cos-nov2019.pdf
Massachusetts
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Massachusetts.
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-cosmetology-and-barbering
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-cosmetology-and-barbering
Michigan
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Michigan.
https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/occ/prof/cosmetology
https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/occ/prof/cosmetology
Minnesota
Cosmetology, Esthetician, or Eyelash Technician licenses are required to become a lash artist in Minnesota.
https://mn.gov/boards/cosmetology/
https://mn.gov/boards/cosmetology/
Mississippi
Licenses are NOT required to become a lash stylist in Mississippi.
https://www.msbc.ms.gov/ufaq/who-can-do-eyebrow-threading-eyelash-extensions-and-makeup/
https://www.msbc.ms.gov/ufaq/who-can-do-eyebrow-threading-eyelash-extensions-and-makeup/
Missouri
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Missouri.
https://pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp
https://pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp
Montana
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Montana.
https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/barber-and-cosmetologists/
https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/barber-and-cosmetologists/
Nebraska
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Nebraska.
https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Cosmetology-and-Esthetics.aspx
https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Cosmetology-and-Esthetics.aspx
Nevada
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Nevada.
https://www.nvcosmo.com/
https://www.nvcosmo.com/
New Hampshire
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in New Hampshire.
https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-barbering-cosmetology-and-esthetics
https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-barbering-cosmetology-and-esthetics
New Jersey
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in New Jersey.
https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/cos
https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/cos
New Mexico
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in New Mexico.
https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/barbers-and-cosmetologists-overview/
https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/barbers-and-cosmetologists-overview/
New York
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in New York.
https://dos.ny.gov/cosmetology
https://dos.ny.gov/cosmetology
North Carolina
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in North Carolina.
https://www.nccosmeticarts.com/
https://www.nccosmeticarts.com/
North Dakota
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in North Dakota.
https://www.ndcosmetology.com/
https://www.ndcosmetology.com/
Ohio
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Ohio.
https://cos.ohio.gov/about-us/policies#:~:text=Eyelash%20Extensions%20Policy
https://cos.ohio.gov/about-us/policies#:~:text=Eyelash%20Extensions%20Policy
Oklahoma
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Oklahoma.
https://oklahoma.gov/cosmo.html
https://oklahoma.gov/cosmo.html
Oregon
Cosmetology, Esthetician, or Hairdresser licenses are required to become a lash artist in Oregon.
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HLO/Pages/Board-Cosmetology.aspx
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HLO/Pages/Board-Cosmetology.aspx
Pennsylvania
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Pennsylvania.
https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Cosmetology/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Cosmetology/Pages/default.aspx
Rhode Island
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Rhode Island.
https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=225
https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=225
South Carolina
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in South Carolina.
https://llr.sc.gov/cosmo/
https://llr.sc.gov/cosmo/
South Dakota
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in South Dakota, plus 16 hours of eyelash extension training.
https://dlr.sd.gov/cosmetology/
https://dlr.sd.gov/cosmetology/
Tennessee
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Tennessee.
https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/cosmo.html
https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/cosmo.html
Texas
Cosmetology, Esthetician, or Eyelash Extension Specialist licenses are required to become a lash artist in Texas.
https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/cosmet/individuals/apply-eyelash.htm#:~:text=To%20apply%20for%20a%20Texas%20eyelash%20extension%20license%2C%20you%20must,approved%20eyelash%20extension%20training%20program
https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/cosmet/individuals/apply-eyelash.htm#:~:text=To%20apply%20for%20a%20Texas%20eyelash%20extension%20license%2C%20you%20must,approved%20eyelash%20extension%20training%20program
Utah
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Utah.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/utah/Utah-Admin-Code-R392-702-10
https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/utah/Utah-Admin-Code-R392-702-10
Vermont
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Vermont.
https://sos.vermont.gov/barbers-cosmetologists/
https://sos.vermont.gov/barbers-cosmetologists/
Virginia
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Virginia.
https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/BarberCosmo/
https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/BarberCosmo/
Washington
Cosmetology and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Washington.
https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology/index.html
https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology/index.html
West Virginia
Cosmetologist and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in West Virginia.
https://www.wvbbc.com/
https://www.wvbbc.com/
Wisconsin
Licenses are NOT required to become a lash stylist in Wisconsin.
Wyoming
Cosmetologist and/or Esthetician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Wyoming.
https://cosmetology.wyo.gov/faq
https://cosmetology.wyo.gov/faq
Canada
Alberta
Licenses are NOT required to become a lash stylist in Alberta.
https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/occupations-in-alberta/occupation-profiles/lash-technician/#certification-requirements
https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/occupations-in-alberta/occupation-profiles/lash-technician/#certification-requirements
British Columbia
Licenses are NOT required to become a lash stylist in British Columbia.
Manitoba
Licenses are NOT required to become a lash stylist in Manitoba.
New Brunswick
Lash and brow technician licenses are required to become a lash stylist in New Brunswick.
https://www.canb.ca/en/licensing/licenses-certification-requirements
https://www.canb.ca/en/licensing/licenses-certification-requirements
Newfoundland & Labrador
Licenses are NOT required to become a lash stylist in Newfoundland & Labrador.
NWT
Licenses are NOT required to become a lash stylist in NWT.
Nova Scotia
Cosmetologist licenses are required to become a lash stylist in Nova Scotia, plus 300 hours of formal training.
https://www.nscosmetology.ca/licences/cosmetology-licence
https://www.nscosmetology.ca/licences/cosmetology-licence
Nunavat
Licenses are NOT required to become a lash stylist in Nunavat.
Ontario
Licenses are NOT required to become a lash stylist in Ontario.
PEI
Licenses are NOT required to become a lash stylist in PEI.
Quebec
Licenses are NOT required to become a lash stylist in Quebec.
Saskatchewan
Licenses are NOT required to become a lash stylist in Saskatchewan.
Yukon
Licenses are NOT required to become a lash stylist in Yukon.