U.S. Nail Licensing Directory

Nail Licensing by U.S. State

Find your state, compare available official-source quick references, and check which complete guides are still under editorial review.

What Is Available Right Now?

50 state directory entries · 5 official-source quick references · 0 complete reviewed guides

Quick references explain only the named credential and standard pathway, with official regulator links and Vietnamese supporting translations. They are not complete legal guides. The remaining state records stay in research review until their requirements are checked.

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Alabama (AL)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Alaska (AK)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Arizona (AZ)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Arkansas (AR)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Official-Source Quick Reference

California (CA)

Manicurist License

The standard approved-school route requires at least 400 hours of nail-care instruction.

Named-license quick facts only; the complete licensing guide is still under review.

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Colorado (CO)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Connecticut (CT)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Delaware (DE)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Official-Source Quick Reference

Florida (FL)

Nail Specialist Registration (COSMO 1)

The initial Florida-education route requires a minimum of 180 hours in an approved nail specialty program.

Named-license quick facts only; the complete licensing guide is still under review.

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Georgia (GA)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Hawaii (HI)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Idaho (ID)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Illinois (IL)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Indiana (IN)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Iowa (IA)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Kansas (KS)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Kentucky (KY)

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Louisiana (LA)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Maine (ME)

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Maryland (MD)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Massachusetts (MA)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Michigan (MI)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Minnesota (MN)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Mississippi (MS)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Missouri (MO)

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Montana (MT)

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Nebraska (NE)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Nevada (NV)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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New Hampshire (NH)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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New Jersey (NJ)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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New Mexico (NM)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Official-Source Quick Reference

New York (NY)

Nail Specialty License

The standard New York education route requires 250 hours in an approved nail specialty program.

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North Carolina (NC)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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North Dakota (ND)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Ohio (OH)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Oklahoma (OK)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Oregon (OR)

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Pennsylvania (PA)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Rhode Island (RI)

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South Carolina (SC)

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South Dakota (SD)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Tennessee (TN)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Official-Source Quick Reference

Texas (TX)

Manicurist License

The standard Texas-school route requires a 600-hour manicurist course at a Texas-licensed barbering/cosmetology school.

Named-license quick facts only; the complete licensing guide is still under review.

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Utah (UT)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Vermont (VT)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Virginia (VA)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Official-Source Quick Reference

Washington (WA)

Manicurist License

Washington lists 600 hours through a licensed school, or 2,000 hours through an approved apprenticeship program.

Named-license quick facts only; the complete licensing guide is still under review.

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West Virginia (WV)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Wisconsin (WI)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Wyoming (WY)

State entry available. Complete licensing requirements have not yet been cleared for publication.

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Before You Apply for a Nail License

Licensing requirements vary by state and credential. Always confirm the exact license type, training, exams or registration, application procedures, and current fees directly with the responsible state agency. A quick reference is not an individual eligibility decision.