Arizona
The Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board and the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy are the regulatory bodies for beauty services in the state.
Here are the lists of regulated and non-regulated beauty services in Arizona:
Regulated Beauty Services in Arizona, USA:
Non-Regulated Beauty Services in Arizona, USA:
Regulated Beauty Services in Arizona, USA
Barber
Barbers in Arizona should complete a minimum of 1,200 training hours that include at least 250 hours of theoretical learning and at least 950 hours of practical training. Or they can complete an apprenticeship program approved by any government agency in the state (or in another state with licensing requirements equivalent to Arizona) with a minimum of 250 instruction hours.
Barbers are also expected to pass the board’s examination to get their licenses. Check out more details about barbering licensure in Arizona here:
https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00322.htm
Hairstylist
Hairstylists must complete a hairstyling program at a licensed institution with a minimum of 1,000 training hours or have completed training from another state or country with the same requirements at the time of their graduation. They must then pass the board’s examination for hairstylists.
Nail Technician
Nail techs are expected to complete a minimum of 600 training hours at a licensed school or must be graduates of nail technology in another state or country with the same requirements as Arizona at the time of their graduation. They must also pass the licensure exam to officially become licensed nail techs.
Facialist / Waxing Technician / Lash Technician (Lash and Brow Tinting)
These beauty professions are categorised under aestheticians. For aestheticians to be licensed in the state, they must be graduates of an aesthetics program with a minimum of 600 training hours at a licensed school or an aesthetician graduate from another state or country with the same requirements as Arizona. Licensing examination follows for successful graduates.
Lash Technician (Eyelash Extensions)
Lash techs offering eyelash extensions are not considered aestheticians as per the revised statutes of the state. They don’t need a license but must be registered by the Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board.
They must finish an approved training program with a minimum of 30 hours. The program must then provide a provisional registration to the verifying person of the training. Aside from that, renewal for the registration is also important to keep the legality to work as a lash extension tech in Arizona.
Further information about the licensing and renewal is given here:
Massage Therapist
Massage therapists must finish 700 training hours at a recognised school with proof of completion and academic transcripts. They are also expected to pass the FSTMB or NCBTMB examination with written verification of their passing scores. For more details about the requirements, visit this page:
Non-Regulated Beauty Services in Arizona, USA
Makeup Artist
Makeup artists in Arizona were deregulated in 2015, allowing professionals to work in the state without a license. However, they need to put a sign in their business whether they are licensed cosmetologists or estheticians or not. They can choose to train from any training provider to learn the necessary skills
Spray Tanning Technician
Like makeup artists, spray tanning techs are also not regulated in the state. Interested individuals can take any spray tanning course from any training provider online or in class.
Lash Technician (Lash Perming)
Lash techs who offer lash lifting or perming only can enjoy earning in Arizona without the need to get a license. Training online or in class from anywhere is accepted.