Nail Technologist/Nail Technician
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- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- Affidavit or referral
- Background check
- Not reported
Nail technologists apply sculptured nails, nail extensions, wraps, overlays, nail art or any other nail technique to the fingernails and toenails of a person. Also, they manicure people's nails, remove excess hair (by use of depilatories, wax or tweezers), and massage the hands, arms, ankles, and feet.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Registry
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- Certification required
- Experience
- Affidavit or referral
- Military and veterans
- Expedited processing is available for military and spouses
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
- Board
- Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
- Address
- 6200 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321 Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50319
- Phone
- (515) 281-0254
- Agency website
- https://dial.iowa.gov/about/boards/barbering-cosmetology
- Licence page
- https://dial.iowa.gov/i-need/licenses/barbering-cosmetology/licensure/how-do-i-nail-technician-license
- Last updated
- June 4, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Nail Technician 39-5092.00
Source and verification
This record is Iowa's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences — see the issuing body section above.
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