Nebraska State Board of Cosmetology License Requirements

Contact Information:
Nebraska State Board of Cosmetology Examiners/Credentialing Division
http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Cosmetology-and-Esthetics.aspx
301 Centennial Mall South, 14th & M Streets, 1st Floor
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
Phone: (402) 471-2117
Fax: (402) 742-1106

License Type Required:
Nail Technician

School Hours Required:
300 (16 hours on nail drills)

Home Salons Legal? Yes

Mobile Salons Legal? Yes only to homebound clients by licensees employed by a salon holding a valid nail technology home services permit

Reciprocity/Licensure By Endorsement:
Provided the practicioner is 17, has a high school diploma, holds a current license from another state with no disciplinary action, has completed between 150-300 hours of nail tech studies, and has taken a written exam.

Examination Languages:
English

Licensing/Ownership Restrictions:
N/A

CEU Required? Yes
Number Of Hours: 8 hours per renewal period
License Renewal: Dec. 31, odd years

Is Skin Cutting Allowed? n/a

Additional Information:
Email: DHHS.Licensure2117@nebraska.gov