Delaware
The Board of Cosmetology and Barbering and the Board of Massage and Bodywork govern the beauty services in Delaware.
For the regulated professions, here’s a quick list:
Regulated Beauty Services in Delaware, USA:
Non-Regulated Beauty Service in Delaware, USA:
The board requires applicants to get their training at any approved school.
Regulated Beauty Services in Delaware, USA
Hairstylist / Barber
Hairstylists fall under the cosmetologist license. They need to complete 1,500 training hours or 3,000 apprenticeship hours to take the examination. The number of hours for training and apprenticeship is the same for barbers, who have a separate license.
Facialist / Makeup Artist / Lash Technician / Waxing Technician
These beauty professionals are considered aestheticians in the state. They are expected to finish 600 training hours or 1,200 apprenticeship hours to qualify for the licensure examination. These services are also available in the cosmetologist license. It’s up to the individual to choose the license they want.
Nail Technician
Nail techs must complete 300 training hours or 600 apprenticeship hours to take and pass the licensure test.
More detailed information about the examination and requirements for the above beauty professionals is available in this link:
Massage Therapist
The board requires applicants to finish 500 training hours at an approved institution and must be a holder of the NCBTMB certificate to get their license.
Further details about the massage therapy licensure are given here:
Non-Regulated Beauty Service in Delaware, USA
Spray Tanning Technician
Delaware doesn’t have regulations for spray tanning licensure. Aspirants can train for professional skills in this industry from any training provider.