Nail Technicians License Requirements For Indiana

Contact Information:
Indiana State Board of Cosmetology Examiners
http://www.in.gov/pla/bandc/cosmetology
402 W. Washington, Room W072
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Phone: (317) 234-3031
Fax: (317) 232-2312

License Type Required:
Manicurist

School Hours Required:
450

Home Salons Legal? Yes if requirements are met

Mobile Salons Legal? Yes

Reciprocity/Licensure By Endorsement:
Mus have a valid license in good standing from a jurisdiction that imposes licensing requirements substantially equal to or greater than Indiana’s, and upon successful passing of the state’s written exam.

Examination Languages:
English; an English-speaking reader may be used.

Licensing/Ownership Restrictions:
Salon owner/manager must have 6 months active experience as a cosmetologist or manicurist.

CEU Required? No
Number Of Hours: N/A
License Renewal: Every 4 years

Is Skin Cutting Allowed? n/a

Additional Information:
Applicants for Cosmetologist and Estheticians must be at least 18 years of age and have at least a 10th grade education or its' equivalent, applicants for a nail technician must be at least 17 years, 6 months of age and have at least an 8th grade education.

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 or us directly.