Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE
Chapter 36 - COSMETOLOGY, ELECTROLOGY, ESTHETICS, AND NAIL TECHNOLOGY
Section 172-36-003 - INITIAL LICENSE

Current through September 17, 2024

To obtain a license, an individual must submit a complete application provided by the Department and provide documentation demonstrating that the applicant meets the credentialing requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 38-1062 or 38-10,127, 172 NAC 10, and this chapter.

003.01 REQUIREMENTS AND DOCUMENTATION. Applicants must submit the following:

003.01(A) AGE. Evidence of being at least 17 years of age on or before taking the license examination.

003.01(B) HIGH SCHOOL. A photocopy of a high school diploma, General Educational Development certificate (GED), or equivalent document.

003.01(C) TRAINING DIPLOMA. A photocopy of the diploma verifying graduation from a school of cosmetology, electrology, esthetics or nail technology relating to the applicable license being requested.

003.01(D) TRAINING HOURS. A diploma or certificate from a school or apprentice salon, verifying the applicant completed the required training in 172 NAC 37, and at a minimum, the following number of hours for the license being requested:
(i) For cosmetology, 1800 hours; or

(ii) For electrology, 600 hours; or

(iii) For esthetics, 600 hours; or

(iv) For nail technology, 300 hours.

003.01(E) EXAMINATION RESULTS. Documentation of receiving a scaled score of at least 75 on the license examination must be submitted.

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