Hair Stylist
2022
PROFESS I ONAL L I CENSURE & STATE AUTHOR I ZAT I ON D I SCLOSURE DETERMI NAT I ONS
HA I R STY L I NG / STY L I ST AND HA I R DES I GN MER I D I AN COMMUN I TY COL L EGE
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Alabama
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/18/2022: Internet search at Alabama Board for Cosmetology and Barbering (https://www.aboc.alabama.gov/); search of document link to Alabama Administrative Code (https://www.aboc.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/2021-12/New%20Law%20and%20Rules%201.1.2 022.pdf); copy of Alabama Code related to natural hairtsyling attached; educational requirements of the Alabama code are located at bottom of this sheet.
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering P.O. Box 301750 Montgomery, Alabama 36104-1750 1-800-815-7453 cosmetology@aboc.alabama.gov
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
Alabama Code:§ 34-7B-20 Natural Hair Stylists (a) No person may be admitted to an examination or licensed as a natural hair stylist unless he or she satisfies all the following qualifications: (1) Is at least 16 years old. (2) Has successfully completed at least 10 grades in secondary school, or the equivalent. (3) Has successfully completed at least 210 clock hours in a licensed or registered school of cosmetology or natural hair styling or 420 clock hours in a licensed shop for a period of six months under the immediate supervision of a licensed cosmetologist or natural hair stylist, who has held a license for at least five years, including practicing as a natural hair stylist before August 1, 2013, and as a licensed cosmetologist or a natural hair stylist before the effective date of the act amending the subdivision. The five-year requirement shall not apply to natural hair stylists operating before August 1, 2013.
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
Alaska
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/19/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/) document directory information for AK attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Records & Licensing Supervisor, Board of Barbers and Hairdressers PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806 907-465-6246 https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofBarbersHairdressers.aspx
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
AK requirement: 35-hour course in hair braiding/health/safety/sanitation through a school or individual licensed and approved by the board in a licensed shop followed by program administered written exam
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design; Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
American Samoa
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/25/2022: Internet search for professional licensure regulations in American Samoa at https://www.americansamoa.gov/departments 05/25/2022: Internet search of https://asbar.org/regulation-section/title-31-profession/chapter-06-american-samoa -board-of-cosmetology/ for more psecific information 05/26/2022: Emailed American Samoa Dept of Health; reply received referring my questions about Hair Braiding were referred to other employees of the Dept of Health 06/20/2022: Emailed the 2 employees at the Dept of Health Directly 06/22/2022: Called American Samoa Dept of Health and left message; found new information at www.beautyschoolshopper.com/ AMERICAN_SAMOA.html that Board of Cosmetology may be under the Dept of Commerce; emailed using "Contact Us" portal at Department of Commerce site at www.doc.as.gov/
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
American Samoa Cosmetology or Barber Department of Commerce American Samoa Government Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 (684) 633-5155 www.doc.as.gov/
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/22/2022
After multiple attempts, educational requirements related to professional licensure for hair braiding in American Samo cannot be determined.
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Arizona
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/19/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document on NIC website search (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/); document directory information for AZ attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information Boc.az.gov
Arizona State Board of Cosmetology
1740 W Adams #4400
Phoenix, AZ 85007 480-784-4539
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
no professional licensure required for hair braiding in AZ
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
Ar kansas
4
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/19/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document on NIC website search (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/); document directory information for AR attached 05/23/2022: Email from AR Board of Cosmetology verif ied certification for hair braiding in AR is not required; courses listed in NIC document are only required if seeking certification
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Arkansas Department of Health - Cosmetology Section 4815 West Makham, Slot #8 Little Rock, AR 72205 501-682-2168 email: cosmo@arkansas.gov www.healthy.arkansas.gov
Name Email College Date of Review
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
Reviewer Comments
no professional licensure required for hair braiding in AR
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
Reasonable Efforts Made
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
Colorado
4
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/19/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document on NIC website search (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/); document directory information for CO attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure 1560 Broadway, Ste 1300 Denver, CO 80202 303-897-7800 https://dpo.colorado.gov/BarberCosmetology
email: dora_dpo_licensing@state.co.us
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
no professional licensure required for hair braiding in CO
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
Connecticut
4
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/19/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document on NIC website search (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/); document directory information for CT attached 05/19/2022: Internet search for specific web address for hairdressers/cosmetology
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
CT Examining Board for Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians 410 Capital Ave, MS #13PHO P. O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308 860-509-7603 Fax: 860-509-8457
https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/PLIS/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations-Section
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
no professional licensure required for hair braiding in CT
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Hair Stylist and Hair Design
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Delaware
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/19/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org); state directory document on NIC website search (https://nictesting.org/state- directory/); document directory information for DE attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Del a ware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Cannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd Dover, DE 19904 302-744-4500 www. dpr.delaware.gov
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
No professional licensure for hair braiding required in DE
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Hair Stylist and Hair Design
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
District of Columbia
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/19/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document on NIC website search (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/); document directory information for DC attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
DC Board of Barber and Cosmetology Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs, 1100- 4th St, SW Washington, DC 20020 202-442-4320 https://dcra.dc.gov/barbers-cosmetology
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
100 hours for hair braiding required in DC
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Florida
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/20/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/) document directory information for FL attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
State of Florida 2601 Blairstone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
850-487-1359 www.myfloridalicense.com
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
No professional licensure requirements for hair braiding in FL
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Georgia
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/20/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/) document directory information for GA attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Georgia State Board of Cosmetology & Barbers 237 Coliseum Dr Macon, GA 31217 404-424-9966
email: PLB-Trades2@sos.ga.gov
www.sos.ga.gov/plb#
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
No professional licensure requirements for hair braiding in GA
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Guam
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/20/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/) document directory information for GU attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Guam Board of Barbering and Cosmetology 194 Hernam Cortez Ave, Terlaje Professional Bldg., Ste 213 Hagatna, GU 96910 +1617-7357408
Email: Nicole.romero@dphss.guam.gov
https://guamhplo.org/gbbc
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
No professional licensure requirements for hair braiding in GU
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Hawaii
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/20/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/) document directory information for HI attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information PO BOX 3469
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional and Vocational Licensing Division
Honolulu, HI 96801 808-586-3000 Email: pvl@dcca.hawaii.gov
https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
from the NIC document " Licensure class currently not offered in Hawaii."
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Idaho
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/20/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/) document directory information for ID attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information PO Box 83720 dopl.idaho.gov
Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses-Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Licensing Services Board
Boise ID 83720-0063 280-334-3233 Email: bcb@dopl.idaho.gov
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
No professional licensure required for hair braiding in ID
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Illinois
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/20/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/) document directory information for IL attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Illinois Board of Cosmetology 555 West Monroe St., 5th Floor Chicago, Il 60661 888-473-4858 idfpr.com Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/HairB.asp
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
300 hours required for professional licensure for hair braiding in IL
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Indiana
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/20/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/) document directory information for IN attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information pla.in.gov
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
402 W. Washington St., Room W072 Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-234-3031 Email: pla12@pla.in.gov
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
No professional licensure required for hair braiding in IN
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Iowa
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/20/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/) document directory information for IA attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Iowa Board of Cosmetology Bureau of Professional Licensure 321 E. 12th St. Des Moines, IA 50319 (515) 281-0254 Fax: (515) 281-3121 Email: PLPublic@idph.iowa.gov idph.iowa.gov
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
No professional licensure required for hair braiding in IA; one must register with the Iowa Department of Health (https://idph.iowa.gov/hair-braiding-registry#:~: text=A%20person%20shall%20register%20with%20the%20Iowa%20Department,perform%20a%20c ommercial%20service%20involving%20natural%20hair%20braiding.)
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Kansas
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/20/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/) document directory information for KS attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Kansas Board of Cosmetology 714 SW Jackson, Jayhawk Walk Building Suite 100 Topeka, KS 66603 (785) 296-3155 Fax (785) 296-3002 kansas.gov https://www.kansas.gov/kboc/
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
No professional licensure required for hair braiding in KS
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Kentucky
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/20/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/) document directory information for KY attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information kbc.ky.gov
Kentucky Board of Cosmetology
111 St James Ct, Sta A
Frankfort, KY 40601 502-564-4262 Email: Maxine.mcdonald@ky.gov
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
No professional licensure required for hair braiding in KY
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Lousiana
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/20/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https: nictesting.org); state directory document search from NIC site (https://nictesting.org/state- directory/); document information for LA attached 05/20/2022: Emailed LA Board of Cosmetology for more information 05/23/2022: Email received from LA Board of Cosmetology (See Reviewer Comments)
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Lousiana Board of Cosmetology
11622 Sunbelt Ct.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
225-756-3404 www.lsbc.louisiana.gov
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 0 6 / 01 /2022
Requirements for licensure: licensed as a Cosmetologist or hold a permit for Alternative Hair Design in order to legally provide braiding services in Louisiana.
The Alternative Hair Design permit is non transferrable between states for licensure and the course hours are not as much as the required Cosmetologist course.
One must complete either course at a Louisiana Beauty school in order to obtain certification. (info from email 05/23/2022)
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylists and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Maine
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/20/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/) document directory information for ME attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulations , Office of Professional and Occupational Regulations , Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Program
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0035 207-624-8579 Email: barbercosm.lic@maine.gov https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/barbering-cosmetology-licensing
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
No professional licensure required for hair braiding in ME
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Maryland
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/26/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/); document directory information for MD attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Maryland Board of Cosmetology
1100 N Eutaw St., 5th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201 410-230-6190
Email: Barbers.cos@maryland.gov
dllr.state.md.us
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06 /01 /2022
no professional licensure required for hair braiding in MD
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Massachusetts
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/27/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site (https://nictesting.org/state-directory/); document directory information for MA attached; Internet search to determine website address for Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering Division of Professional Licensure, 1000 Washington St., 7th Floor Boston, MA 02118 617-701-8792 Email: cosmetologyandbarberingboard@mass.gov https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-cosmetology-and-barbering
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
no professional licensure required for hair braiding in MA
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
Michigan
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/27/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site 05/27/2022: emailed MI Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for clarification 05/31/2022: email received from Bureau of Professional Licensing with link to licensure information at https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/occ/prof/cosmetology ; see Reviewer Comments about hours required in MI
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs P.O. Box 30004 Lansing, MI 48909 517-241-0199 Email: bplhelp@michigan.gov www.michigan.gov/lara
Name Email College Date of Review
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
Reviewer Comments From https://www.michigan.gov/lara/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/bpl/Cosmetology/Licensing-Info/Natural-Hair-Cultivation- Licensing-Guide.pdf?rev=178f5b725f6143bd8584d1e6423f6e9d&hash=B89B58CD8438E18601A737F7A4ACC063 Has training either of at least 400 hours extending over a period of at least 3 months in a school of cosmetology approved by the department where services relating to natural hair cultivation are rendered or has served at least 6 months as an apprentice in a licensed cosmetology establishment in which natural hair cultivation is practiced.
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Minnesota
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/27/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site is attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Minnesota Board of Cosmetology 1000 University Avenue W, Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55104 (651) 201-2742 Email: cosmetology@state.mn.us mn.gov/boards/cosmetology
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
no professional licensure required for hair braiding in MN
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Mississippi
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/27/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site is attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information P.O. Box 55689
Mississippi Board of Cosmetology
Jackson, MS 39296 601-359-1820 Email: www.msbc.ms.gov/contact-us/ www.msbc.ms.gov
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
no professional licensure required for hair braiding in MS
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Missouri
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/27/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site is attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners P.O. Box 1062 Jefferson City MO 65102 (573)751-1052 Toll Free: 866.762.9432 Email:cosbar@pr.mo.gov pr.mo.gov
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
certificate of registration required for hair braiding; an online course (Hair Braiding Video) is required (information found at https://pr.mo.gov/cosbar-hair.asp)
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
Montana
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/27/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site is attached 05/27/2022: Emailed Montana Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists for clarification 05/31/2022: Received email from Board (see Reviewer Comments)
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Montana Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists P.O. Box 200513 Helena, MT 59620-0513
406-841-2300 Email: dlibsdcos@mt.gov https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/barber-and-cosmetologists/
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
From email from Board: hair braider must be licensed barber or cosmetologist in MT From NIC document: 900-1500 hours
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Nebraska
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/27/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site is attached
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Licensure Unit 301 Centennial Mall South PO Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509
402.471.2117 Email: Dhhs.licensure2117@nebraska.gov https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Licensing-Home-Page.aspx
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
no professional licensure required for hair braiding in NE
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
Nevada
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/27/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site is attached 05/27/2022: Internet search of Nevada Board of Cosmetology website
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
Nevada State Board of Cosmetology 8945 West Russell Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas, Nevada 89148 702-508-0015
Email: info@nvcosmo.com
www.nvcosmo.com
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
250 hours or 1 year of practice (affidavit form available at https://www.nvcosmo.com/_files/ugd/f6c339_b89e0e074e4c4ab1892564a844e6b41c.pdf)
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
New Hampshire
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/27/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site is attached 05/27/2022: Internet search of the NH Board of Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics to find more specific contact and web address information
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
NH Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics 7 Eagle Square Concord, NH 03301 603-271-2152 Toll Free: 1-800-735-2964 https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-barbering-cosmetology-and-esthetics
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
no professional licensure required for hair braiding in NH
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
New Jersey
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/27/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site is attached 05/27/2022: Internet search of the NJ State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling for more specific information 05/27/2022: INternet search for other supporting documentation found at https://www.nj.com/news/2019/12/new-rules-make-it-easier-for-hair-braiders-to-get-licensed-in-nj.html (attached)
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling P124 Halsey St. 6th FloorP.O. Box 45003 Newark, NJ 07101 973-504-6400 Email: cosmoboard@doa.njoag.gov https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/cos/Pages/default.aspx
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments 40 hours required
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design: Hair Braiding
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
New Mexico
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/27/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site is attached 05/27/2022: Internet search of the New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists website for more specific information 05/27/2022: NW Mexico code at https://www.srca.nm.gov/parts/title16/16.034.0005.html clarifies that one must have a cosmetology license to braid natural hair (see part of the code below)
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists P.O. Box 25101 Santa Fe, NM 87504
505-476-4622 Email: barber.cosmoboard@state.nm.us
https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/barbers-and-cosmetologists-overview/
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
16.34.5.10
COSMETOLOGIST LICENSE (1600 HOURS OR EQUIVALENT CREDIT):
A.
A cosmetologist license permits the practitioner to:
(1)
cut and style hair whether by hand or mechanical or electrical apparatus;
(2)
braid, natural hair braid, curl, wave, permanent wave or chemically relax the hair;
(3) -(8) found at https://www.srca.nm.gov/parts/title16/16.034.0005.html
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Style/Stylist and Hair Design
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
New York
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/27/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site is attached 05/27/2022: Internet search of dos.ny.gov for more specific information 05/27/2022: Internet search for NY Code regarding licensure found at https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/04/appearance_enhancement_dec_2020.pdf (see portion of code in Reviewer Comments below)
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
New York Board of Cosmetology
NYS Dept of State, Division of Licensing Services, 1 Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., 6th Floor, Albany NY 12231 518-474-4429 https://dos.ny.gov/cosmetology
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
NY Code §401. License required 1. No person shall engage in the practice of nail specialty, waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics or cosmetology, as defined in §400 of this article, without having received a license to engage in such practice in the manner prescribed in this article.
300 hours required
State Professional Licensure DisclosureTemplate Mississippi Community College Board Use this form to document all evidence of reasonable efforts when determining whether a program will meet state professional licensure requirements.
Program
CIP Title CIP Number
Hair Style/Stylist and Hair Design
Has Not Made a Determination
State/Territory
DoesMeet
Does Not Meet
4
North Carolina
Reasonable Efforts Made
05/27/2022: Internet search of National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) (https://nictesting.org/); state directory document search from NIC site is attached
05/27/2022: Internet search of NC Cosmetic Art Examiners website led to requirements for natural hair care stylist in NC found at https://www.nccosmeticarts.com/initiallicensing/naturalhair.aspx (see Reviewer Comments section below) 05/27/2022: Internet search of NC Code for Natural Hair Styling located at https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/Chapter_88B.html (see exerpt on Reviewer Comments below)
Licensing Board Information Board Name Address City, State, and Zip Phone Number Website Reviewer Information
NC Cosmetic Art Examiners 121 Edinburgh South Drive, Suite 209 Cary NC 27511 919-736-6123 http://www.nccosmeticarts.com/
Name Email College Date of Review Reviewer Comments
Valerie Bishop vbishop@meridiancc.edu Meridian Community College 06/01/2022
After July 1, 2015 any unlicensed individual must graduate from a licensed Cosmetic Arts natural hair care school, pass examination and pay for licence.
NC Code § 88B-10.1. Qualifications for licensing natural hair care specialists.
The Board shall issue a license to practice as a natural hair care specialist to any individual who meets all of the following requirements:
(1) Successful completion of at least 300 hours of a natural hair care curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school.
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