In most states, lash artists require a cosmetology or esthetician license. Some states do not require a license, but require a certificate. Some states, don't require anything at all. Look for your state in this table to see what requirements are necessary to become a lash artist to perform lash services!
| State | Requirement Details |
|---|---|
| Alabama | No specific cosmetology or esthetician license required. |
| Alaska | Licensed hairdresser and/or esthetician required. |
| Arizona | Cosmetology or esthetician license required. |
| Arkansas | Cosmetology or esthetician license required. |
| California | Esthetician or cosmetology license required. |
| Colorado | Cosmetology or esthetician license required. |
| Connecticut | Esthetician or cosmetology license required. |
| Delaware | Esthetician or cosmetology license required. |
| Florida | Esthetician or cosmetology license required. |
| Georgia | Esthetician or cosmetology license required. |
| Hawaii | Cosmetology or esthetician license required. |
| Idaho | Cosmetology or esthetician license required. |
| Illinois | Esthetician or cosmetology license required. |
| Indiana | Cosmetology or esthetician license, or approved training program required. |
| Iowa | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Kansas | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Kentucky | Esthetician or cosmetology license required. |
| Louisiana | Esthetician or cosmetology license required. |
| Maine | Cosmetology or esthetician license required. |
| Maryland | Esthetician or cosmetology license required. |
| Massachusetts | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Michigan | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Minnesota | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Mississippi | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Missouri | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Montana | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Nebraska | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Nevada | Cosmetology or esthetician license required. |
| New Hampshire | License or permit may be required depending on services offered. |
| New Jersey | Cosmetology or esthetician license required. |
| New Mexico | Cosmetology or esthetician license, or approved training program required. |
| New York | Cosmetology or esthetician license required. |
| North Carolina | Cosmetology or esthetician license, or approved training program required. |
| North Dakota | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Ohio | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Oklahoma | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Oregon | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Pennsylvania | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Rhode Island | Cosmetology or esthetician license required. |
| South Carolina | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| South Dakota | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Tennessee | Cosmetology or esthetician license required. |
| Texas | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Utah | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Vermont | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Virginia | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Washington | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| West Virginia | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Wisconsin | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
| Wyoming | Cosmetology or esthetician license and approved training program required. |
Please note that licensing requirements are subject to change, and it's always best to check with the specific state's licensing board to confirm the current requirements!
If you believe any of the requirements listed is inaccurate, please contact us to make any changes! Thank you for your help.