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Manicurist
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General Information, terms and definitions: Part 2101 Chapter 2: Licensure Rule 2.1 Licenses Issued by the Board The Board shall issue the following licenses: A. Practitioner's license 1. Cosmetologist 2. Esthetician 3. Manicurist 4. Master Cosmetologist 5. Master Manicurist 6. Master Esthetician 7. Wigologist B. Instructor's license 1. Cosmetologist 2. Esthetician 3. Manicurist C. Salon license D. School licenses: 1. School of Cosmetology 2. Postsecondary School of Cosmetology Rule 2.8 Examination for In-State Applicants A. Eligibility Requirements for Practitioner 1. Cosmetologists, manicurists, and estheticians must: a. Be at least 17 years of age. b. Be able to read, write and speak English. c. Have at least a twelfth (12 th) grade education or its equivalent. (1) Proof of completion of high school education shall be submitted in the form of a diploma, or certified transcript which reflects graduation data. If the education was acquired by GED, original GED transcript must be submitted to the Board. (2) Where the secondary education was obtained outside of the United States, the applicant must present a copy of the proof of completion, along with an original translation which has been prepared by an approved translation or credentialing service, and which certifies that the document is considered to be proof of the equivalent of a 12th grade education. (3) A high school education received from a distance learning entity will only be accepted if that entity is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (4) Any other document and/or affidavit which constitutes reliable proof of completion of high school education shall be required by the Board. d. Must have successfully completed a course of training for which application for licensure is being made. 2. An application for examination must be submitted on a form prescribed by the Board and accompanied by the following: a. Two recent passport photographs of the applicant, taken within 90 days prior to application. b. In the event of a name change, legal proof of the name change.
Licensing Agency
MS Board of Cosmetology
P.O. Box 55689
Jackson, MS 39296-5689
(601) 359 1820
info@msbc.ms.gov
https://www.msbc.ms.gov/
Active Status
Active
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record
No criminal record prohibitions
Education
Specific course required
Exam
State exam required
License Type
Stand-alone license
License Updated
08/14/2023
Physical Requirements
No physical requirements
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