New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology License Requirements

Contact Information:
New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling
https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/cos
PO Box 45003
Newark, New Jersey 07101
Phone: (973) 504-6400
Fax: (973) 504-6400

License Type Required:
Manicurist

School Hours Required:
300

Home Salons Legal? Yes

Mobile Salons Legal? No

Reciprocity/Licensure By Endorsement:
High school diploma or GED, plus 300 school hours.

Examination Languages:
English

Licensing/Ownership Restrictions:
Booth rentals are prohibited.

CEU Required? No
Number Of Hours: n/a
License Renewal: Annually

Is Skin Cutting Allowed? n/a

Additional Information:
MMA has been prohibited in one manner or another in this state.

Prohibited can mean:
A law or rule has been passed prohibiting MMA use.
The technician and/or shop will receive a written/verbal warning possibly after a consumer complaint or inspection by state officials.
A fine may be accessed if a violation occurs.

The state abides by the FDA guidelines.

Please see the state's web site for more specific information and/or contact them directly.



13:28-3.4 Prohibited products

(a) No licensee, licensed premise or school of cosmetology and hairstyling shall utilize any product that contains methyl methacrylate monomer.

(b) Any violations of the provisions of this section shall constitute a deviation from the normal standards of practice required of a licensee, licensed premise or school of cosmetology and hairstyling, and shall subject a licensee, licensed premise or school of cosmetology and hairstyling to the penalties of N.J.S.A. 45:1-25.

email:askconsumeraffairs@dca.lps.state.nj.us