North Carolina State Board of Cosmetology License Requirements

Contact Information:
North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners
http://www.cosmetology.state.nc.us
1201 Front St. #110
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Phone: (919) 733-4117
Fax: (919) 733-4127

License Type Required:
Manicurist

School Hours Required:
300

Home Salons Legal? Yes

Mobile Salons Legal? No

Reciprocity/Licensure By Endorsement:
Must hold current license, taken state-board approved or national exam, and license must be in good standing.

Examination Languages:
English and Spanish

Licensing/Ownership Restrictions:
N/A

CEU Required? Yes
Number Of Hours: 8, unless 60 years old with 10 years or more experience
License Renewal: Annually

Is Skin Cutting Allowed? n/a

Additional Information:
21 NCAC 14H .0121 PROHIBITED PRACTICES

Licensed cosmetologists, estheticians, and manicurists shall not use or possess in a shop any of the following products:

(1) Methyl Methacrylate Liquid Monomer a.k.a. MMA; and
(2) Razor-type callus shavers designed and intended to cut growths of skin such as corns and calluses.

History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4;
Eff. April 1, 2004;
Amended Eff. December 1, 2004.