PMU Licensing & Regulations By State For Microblading and Permanent Makeup
Before offering permanent makeup or microblading you should always be sure you are compliant for your state. The first step you should take is to research 'what are the PMU licensing requirements and regulations for my state' or in my area.
So with that being said we're glad you're here! You're on your way to completing step one of your permanent makeup beauty business journey.
Each state is unique with their PMU licensing requirements and the regulations they have in place for permanent makeup procedures. When it comes to permanent makeup and Microblading, each state will have different rules for you. Some states have little to no regulation, while others have a list of items you need to complete to become fully state licensed in Microblading or Permanent Makeup. In most states it will be the same as if you were becoming a tattoo artist.
To help you understand what the Permanent Makeup State Regulations and the Permanent Makeup State Licensing requirements are by state, we did our best to create list of every state and a link to their Cosmetic Tattooing, Permanent Makeup, Microblading licensing and regulations landing pages.
State Licensing and State Regulations:
It can be a little confusing, so we went ahead and came up with three degrees of regulations and licensing in each state:
- no regulations to low: These states do not regulation permanent makeup, or only have you complete an application & fee
- minimal regulations: these states require you to apply for licensing through the state, pay an application fee, take first aid trainings, and/or blood borne pathogen training
- regulated: any state requiring a cosmology license, more than 100 hours, complete additional licensing, or require apprenticeship
(Our permanent makeup certification courses can help you prove the hours your need and they also help with insurance)
Find your state and click on your link to learn what your state's microblading regulations and state permanent makeup licensing rules are.
**Keep in mind regulations and licensing requirements always change. It can be difficult to find up to date, solid information. We did our best to compile this list, but keep in mind it may have changed. Skyn is not liable for any changes to regulations or licensing.
Alabama: no regulations – low
Alaska: regulated
Arizona: no regulations – low
Arkansas: regulated
California: minimal regulations
Colorado: minimal regulations
Connecticut : regulated
Delaware: no regulations – low
Florida: minimal regulations
Georgia: minimal regulations
Hawaii: minimal regulations
Idaho: no regulations – low
Illinois: no regulations – low
Indiana: minimal regulations
Iowa: minimal regulations
Kansas: regulated
Kentucky: minimal regulations
Louisiana: minimal regulations
Maine: minimal regulations
Maryland: no regulations - low
Massachusetts: regulated
Michigan: minimal regulations
Minnesota: regulated
Mississippi: regulated
Missouri: regulated
Montana: regulated
Nebraska: minimal regulations
Nevada: minimal regulations
New Hampshire: regulated
New Jersey: regulated
New Mexico: regulated
New York: minimal regulations
North Carolina: minimal regulations
North Dakota: minimal regulations
Ohio: minimal regulations
Oklahoma: minimal regulations
Oregon: minimal regulations
Pennsylvania: minimal regulations
Rhode Island: minimal regulations
South Carolina: minimal regulations
South Dakota: no regulations - low
Tennessee: Regulated
Texas: minimal regulations
Utah: no regulations - low
Vermont: regulated
Virginia: regulated
Washington: no regulations - low
West Virginia: no regulations - low
Wisconsin: regulated
Wyoming: no regulations - low
This list should help you understand your state's regulations and rules regarding Permanent Makeup Procedures such as Ombre Brow Licensing, Microblading Licensing, Permanent Makeup Eyeliner Licensing, Permanent Makeup Lip Blushing Licensing, Nano Brow Licensing, Combo Brows Licensing, and SMP Scalp Micropigmentation Licensing.
We would love to help you in any way on your journey to becoming a PMU Boss!
We know this can all be a bit confusing so don't be shy.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Send us a message in our chat box or email us at Care@Skyn.io anytime, we are more than happy to help you decipher your states permanent makeup regulations.
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- Skyn