Licensing & Regulations By State For Microblading and Permanent Makeup
Permanent Makeup and any kind of esthetics procedure should be researched before purchasing. One of the most important phrases to research when thinking of purchasing a training in the esthetics industry is 'what are the licensing requirements and regulations for my state'.
The more you know the better you'll be prepared.
Each state is unique with their 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.
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 have you complete a 200 hour or less training or just proof of a completed training
- some regulations: these states require you to complete 100 or more hours of training, or apply for licensing through the state, or take first aid trainings
- high regulations: any state requiring a cosmology license, more than 200 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: some regulations
Arizona: no regulations – low
Arkansas: high regulations
California: high regulations
Colorado: some regulations
Connecticut : high regulations
Delaware: no regulations – low
Florida: some regulations
Georgia: some regulations
Hawaii: high regulations
Idaho: no regulations – low
Illinois: no regulations – low
Indiana: no regulations – low
Iowa: no regulations – low
Kansas: high regulations
Kentucky: some regulations
Louisiana: no regulations – low
Maine: some regulations
Maryland: no regulations
Massachusetts: high regulations
Michigan: some regulations
Minnesota: high regulations
Mississippi: no regulations – low
Missouri: high regulations
Montana: high regulations
Nebraska: some regulations
Nevada: some regulations
New Hampshire: high regulations
New Jersey: some regulations
New Mexico: some regulations
New York: some regulations
North Carolina: some regulations
North Dakota: some regulations
Ohio: some regulations
Oklahoma: no regulations – low
Oregon: no regulations – low
Pennsylvania: some regulations
Rhode Island: some regulations
South Carolina: some regulations
South Dakota: no regulations - low
Tennessee: some regulations
Texas: some regulations
Utah: no regulations - low
Vermont: high regulations
Virginia: high regulations
Washington: no regulations - low
West Virginia: no regulations - low
Wisconsin: high regulations
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.
Let us know if you have any more questions before purchasing your permanent makeup online training and kit!
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- Skyn