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Official-Source Quick Reference · Research reviewed October 24, 2026

Manicurist License

Giấy phép Manicurist

School or Training Path

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

Lộ trình học tại trường được phê duyệt yêu cầu tối thiểu 400 giờ đào tạo chăm sóc móng.

Examination or Registration

The Board requires the licensing written examination. The usual manicurist exam route is not a practical board exam.

Board yêu cầu thi lý thuyết cấp phép. Lộ trình thi Manicurist thông thường không có bài thi thực hành do Board tổ chức.

Other Important Conditions

Applicants must generally be at least 17 years old and have completed the 10th grade or equivalent. Other qualifying routes exist.

Người nộp đơn thông thường phải đủ 17 tuổi và hoàn thành lớp 10 hoặc tương đương. Có những diện đủ điều kiện khác.

Official Government Sources

These source-checked quick facts cover the named credential and standard pathway only. They are not a complete legal guide. Transfer, apprenticeship, renewal and individual eligibility can differ. Confirm the latest requirements directly with the regulator.

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What This Quick Reference Does Not Cover

The official-source summary above covers only Manicurist License and its identified standard pathway in California. It is not a complete approved state licensing guide. Transfers, alternate training routes, fees, renewals, required documents and individual circumstances must still be checked with the licensing authority.

The full state research record remains unpublished. Do not rely on the quick reference alone to establish eligibility or apply.

Study While This Guide Is Being Reviewed

You can study nail technology and general salon safety without assuming that the rules are identical across states.

State-Specific Learning & Practice

There are no published state-specific practice sets for California yet. This does not mean the state requires a licensing exam. Explore general practice exams →