North Carolina State Board of Cosmetology License Information

In order to obtain a license from the North Carolina Board of Cosmetology in esthetics, cosmetology and nail technology, students must complete the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetology License Requirements listed below. Please contact the NC State Board of Cosmetic Arts for more information.

North Carolina Board of Cosmetology Requirements
COSMETOLOGY: 1500 hours
ESTHETICIAN: 600 hours
NAIL TECHNOLOGY: 300 hours
TEACHER: 800 hours (Cosmetologist), 320 hours (Manicurist) or 650 hours (Esthetician) in an approved cosmetic art school teacher program or proof of 5 years (Cosmetologist), 2 years (Manicurist) or 3 years (Esthetician) full-time work in a cosmetic art shop immediately prior to application.

Reciprocity for a Cosmetology License in NC
North Carolina will recognize a license from another state if you have the following:
• Current license from one state
• Passed a cosmetology state board approved or national exam
• No disciplinary actions against your license
The NC board of cosmetology will recognize a license from another country if you have:
• Original documents that show school training
• Evaluation of the school documents

Please contact the NC State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners office for reciprocity details regarding your cosmetology license in NC.

North Carolina State Board of Cosmetology Contact Information
NC State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners
1201 Front St #110
Raleigh, NC 27609-7533
919-733-4117 (phone)
919-733-4127 (fax)

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