LICENSE

A license is issued by a government agency that gives an individual permission to practice a certain profession or trade. It is a form of regulation and typically requires the completion of specific educational requirements. In the case of an Esthetician or Cosmetology license, it requires completing a number of credit hours, a number of contact hours, and passing a State Board exam.

CERTIFICATION

A lash certification is a document that indicates that an individual has completed a specific training program related to lash extensions. It is an industry standard and may be required by employers or clients as a way to ensure that the technician has the necessary skills and knowledge to perform lash extensions properly and safely.

IN SHORT

A license is a legal requirement to practice a profession, while a lash certification is a credential that indicates completion of training in a specific skill or technique related to lash extensions.

The State of Colorado requires an Esthetician or Cosmetology license to professionally apply lash extensions. An Esthetician or Cosmetology license is also required to insure your business.

Regulations vary from state to state, therefore, it is your responsibility to research regulations with regards to performing lash services and take the steps necessary to understand and abide by your state laws. Click here to learn about State licensing rules, regulations and guidelines.

If doing lashes is your dream career, do not let this stand in your way.

Register with an accredited school to earn your Esthetician or Cosmetology license. Most Esthetician programs only take 6-11 months to complete. As the industry continues to grow, you will see more attention given to whether a lash artist is licensed or not.

• List of Esthetician programs in Colorado: https://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/programs/esthetician-school/co/denver/best-esthetician-schools-ranking

• List of Cosmetology programs in Colorado: https://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/programs/cosmetology-school/co/denver/best-cosmetology-schools-ranking

It has been our experience that students new to lashing can be overwhelmed learning everything at one time. We believe it's important for new lash technicians to have important information that will help them build a strong foundation and have confidence that they understand how to properly place Classic lash extensions before moving on to more advanced techniques.

These are a range of costs and will depend on which products you select. Keep your eyes open for sales. All in all, not including your lash space, your initial star-up costs will be somewhere between $500 and $1500.