Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

Alabama regulates permanent makeup as body art, so for microblading business, you need to have a tattoo license and a body art license for the facility where you work. Also, it is up to each county’s health department to issue licenses and permits.

1. Alabama Department of Public Health Structural Guidelines For Body Art Facilities.

2. Alabama Rules For Body Art Practice and Facilities.

State resource: Alabama Department of Public Health 

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

Microblading Licensing and Regulations in Alaska are regulated by the Board of Barbers and hairdressers. You must be a licensed tattooist/permanent cosmetic colorist to practice microblading in Alaska.

State resource: Division of Environmental Health, Food, Safety & Sanitation Program

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – NO

Arizona does not have any regulations and licensing requirements for permanent makeup business.

When we checked, we saw no state resource for the latest regulations. We recommend you check as well.

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

In Arkansas, you also need to take an apprenticeship exam. You have to complete at least 375 hours of hands-on apprenticeship in 6 months and then do a practical exam with the Department of Health

State resource: Arkansas Department of Health

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – NO

California requires a practitioner license through the health department, as well as a business license and microblading certificate.

Permanent makeup license requirements vary from county to county, so you should contact the local health department.

State resource:

Regulations are enforced at the county level of government, so please verify with the county you plan on practicing.

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – YES

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – NO

Apprenticeship – 132 hours of apprenticeship

Colorado requires an accredited 132 h permanent makeup course. For more information about microblading regulations in Colorado, please contact Colorado Health Department and Barber & Cosmetology Department.

State resource: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

In order to become a licensed microblading technician in Connecticut, you need to obtain a tattoo license, issued by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health.

State resource: Connecticut Department of Public Health

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – NO

The State of Delaware licenses Body Art Establishments (not Artists).  Permanent Makeup Artists must practice out of a licensed establishment. You need a body art establishment license to get a microblading license in Delaware. For more information, contact the oversight body Delaware Department of Health.

State resource: Delaware Division of Public Health

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

In Florida, you need to pass the Bloodborne Pathogens Course and submit for your tattoo license. You need to list a place where you will be working to get the tattoo establishment license.

To get a tattoo license to practice microblading in Florida, you need to contact the Florida Department of Health. Laws and regulations are prone to changes and can be different for every county. It is important to get informed by the local Health Department about the requirements for a microblading license in your area.

State resource: Florida Department of Health

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

Regarding microblading license in Georgia, you only have to have a State & County Tattoo/Body art License to practice microblading. No esthetician or cosmetology license required.

Contact the Georgia Department of Public Health to get all the information about the state requirements for microblading license, as well as the local health department, because the requirements can be different in different counties.

State resource: Georgia Department of Public Health

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

In order to practice microblading in Hawaii, you need to obtain a tattoo license which is issued by the sanitation branch of the Department of Health of Hawaii.

State resource: Hawaii Department of Health

Idaho does not appear to have any licensing requirements or regulations for permanent makeup businesses.

Please note that microblading laws and regulations vary by state and by county, so you should always check with the local and state Health Department first.

State resource: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

 

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – NO

Microblading license and regulations in Illinois require a state tattoo license and you must work in a licensed facility. For more information on obtaining a body art establishment license visit the Illinois Department of Public Health website.

Laws and regulations are prone to changes and can be different for every county. It is important to get informed by the local Health Department about the requirements for a microblading license in your area.

State resource: Illinois Department of Public Health 

 

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

In Indiana, some counties require a local license for body art, so please contact the local Health Department.

State resource: Indiana State Department of Public Health

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

Iowa requires a tattoo license to practice microblading as well as working in a licensed tattoo establishment. For more information and conditions for obtaining a license, visit Iowa Department of Public Health.

State resource: Iowa State Department of Health

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

In Kansas, microblading and permanent makeup is regulated by the Kansas Board of Cosmetology and you can find all the requirements for a microblading license here.

Kansas law requires that each applicant for Kansas Board of Cosmetology licensure be a high school graduate or have attained the “equivalent thereof.”

You must submit the application provided by the Kansas Board of Cosmetology and meet the following criteria:

 

• 1,200 hours of training, under the direct supervision of a licensed trainer in a licensed establishment;

• Verification of at least 50 completed procedures for body art services provided by the apprentice during the training by submitting the completed Body Art Apprentice Client Logs;

• An official transcript of your high school graduation or GED directly from the issuing party;

• The apprentice must provide verification of completion of eight (8) hours of Board-approved training in blood-borne pathogens;

• You will be required to take the State Board exams. Once compliance is determined you will be contacted regarding examination fees and scheduling of the exam;

State resource: Kansas Board of Cosmetology

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

In order to practice microblading in Kentucky, you need to apply for a tattoo license, issued by Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Always check on state, county, and city level, as local regulations may exist even if there is no state-level regulation.

State resource: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – NO

 

In Louisiana, you have to be inspected and get an operator license from the tattoo board.

Visit the Louisiana Department of Health for all the info, links, and applications as well as the official state article with specifics.

Laws and regulations are prone to changes and can be different for every county. It is important to get informed by the local Health Department about the requirements for a microblading license in your area.

State resource: Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals

Find all the information about microblading licensure and regulations in Maine on the Division of Environmental and Community Health website.

To practice microblading in Maine, you need a license issued by their Department of Health and Human Services. However, a person enrolled in a program of training to become a micropigmentation practitioner may perform micropigmentation in the course of that training, but only under the direct supervision of a licensed micropigmentation practitioner.

State Resource: Maine Division of Environmental and Community Health

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – NO

According to the Maryland Department of Labor, cosmetic tattooing is prohibited in salons in Maryland. However, you need to check with your local oversight body, usually the Department of Health, since every county/city can propose its own laws.

State resource: Maryland Department of Labor 

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

In the state of Massachusetts, you need to complete 100 hours of training by an AAM board-certified instructor in order to practice microblading. You also need 9 apprenticeship works under AAM licensed technician. However, these rules vary and every county/city has its own regulations. Some of them even require a cosmetology license. Therefore, you should always contact the local Health Department first.

For more information about Massachusetts laws and regulations, click here.

State resource: Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

Michigan does not require a cosmetology license and only some counties require the artist to carry a permit. You will need a tattoo establishment license for the facility you work in. Contact your local health department to find out about the requirements for an establishment license.

For more information about microblading license regulations in Michigan click here.

State resource: Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

For all the information about getting your microblading license MN, visit the Minnesota Department of Health. It is important to know that laws and regulations for microblading business vary from county to county and you should always check with the local Health Department.

State resource: Minnesota Department of Health

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

Mississippi doesn’t require a cosmetology or esthetician license. However, you do have to have a tattoo license. To get that, you have to apply for the tattoo license at the Health Department and work for a minimum of 9 months under another licensed tattoo artist.

You should always check the local Health Department because microblading regulations vary by county. For more information about getting your body art license to practice microblading in Mississippi, visit the Mississippi State Department of Health.

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

In Missouri, you need a Bloodborne Pathogen Training and an apprenticeship of 300 hours in order to get your tattoo license and practice microblading. This depends on the county, so check the laws with your local Health Department.

Visit the following websites to find out more about getting a tattoo license to practice microblading in Missouri.

Missouri Department of Economic Development

Missouri Office of Professional Registration

State resource: Missouri Division of Professional Registration 

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

The state of Montana requires a body art license for everyone who wants to practice microblading legally. For more information, please check the Montana Department of Health and Services. Also, laws and regulations vary by county, so check with your local Health Department.

State resource: Montana Department of Health and Human Services

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – NO

To practice microblading in Nebraska, you need to complete certification training and Bloodborne Pathogens training. 

State resource: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES (Body Art Card)

There does not appear to be statewide regulation of permanent cosmetics at this time. Check locally for county or city regulations.

In order to practice microblading in Southern Nevada, you need to obtain a body art card which is similar to a tattoo license. Follow this link to meet the requirements and get the body art card. The regulations vary by county, so this may not be the law in every part of Nevada. Check with the local Health Department.

Some parts of Nevada will also require a certain amount of hours under an apprentice to get your body art card.

State resource: Department of Health & Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

You need a tattoo license to practice microblading in New Hampshire.

Find more information here.

State resource: New Hampshire Office of Licensure and Certification

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

In New Jersey, requirements for microblading licensing include completing a permanent makeup course which consists of at least 40 hours of training and is certified by AMM or SPCP. The apprenticeship can be incorporated into the training or be done separately.

Laws and regulations vary by county so always check with the local Health Department. An individual must obtain a License to Operate a Body Art Establishment through the local health department.

All the information about microblading licensing in New Jersey is in Microblading/Permanent Cosmetics Guidance Document.

Check out our blog post about getting licensed in New Jersey here: Getting Your Permanent Makeup License in New Jersey (Updated for 2024

State resource: New Jersey Department of Health

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

New Mexico requires a permanent cosmetic tattoo license. To obtain a permanent cosmetic tattooing license you must pass a theory and a State Law examination.

To qualify to take these examinations, you must be approved by the New Mexico State Board of Cosmetology.

In New Mexico, you will also need to complete the apprenticeship program with a licensed permanent makeup artist. The number of hours required can vary by county, so it is better to check the local laws and regulations.

You can find all the information here.

Regarding microblading license NYC, New York State leaves it up to the individual counties to come up with their own rules and regulations.

Here is the list of all the counties.

State resource: New York Department of Health 

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

State requirements for practicing microblading in North Carolina include obtaining a tattoo license. It is common that counties have their own regulations, and microblading artists must contact them to find out about local requirements in order to obtain microblading license NC.

State resource: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Microblading is not regulated by the state of North Dakota. Check with the local health department, because some cities and counties have their own specific license requirements.

State resource: North Dakota Department of Health

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

Contact your local health department to find out about microblading regulations in your city/county. Most counties in Ohio require training with certification and a tattoo license.

State resource: Ohio Department of Health

Oklahoma requires a PMU license under the Board of Health.

Find out how to become certified in Oklahoma here.

State resource: Oklahoma Department of Health 

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

In order to practice microblading in Oregon, you need to obtain a tattoo license. Regulations vary by county so you need to contact the local health department first. Also, contact Oregon Health Licensing Office for more information.

In most counties in Oregon, it is required to complete an approved training program of a certain number of hours of an apprenticeship program. The duration of the program depends on the location.

State resource: Oregon Public Health Division

Permanent makeup is unregulated in Pennsylvania on the state level, but may have county and local-level regulations. 

State resource: Pennsylvania Department of Health

Rhode Island required a license for the artist and a license for the establishment.

State resource: State of Rhode Island Department of Health 

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

Microblading involves the structural alteration of facial tissue, so it requires specialized training and can only be performed under the direction of a physician in South Carolina.

Check with state and local health departments to find out about the microblading regulations in South Carolina.

State resource: The Department of Health and Environmental Control 

There are no official statewide regulations; check with county and local health departments to see if they have their own licensing requirements.

State resource: South Dakota Department of Health

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

Apprenticeship – 1 YEAR

Contact the state Department of Health to get all the information. Permanent makeup regulations vary by county, so you are obliged to contact the local health department as well.

State resource: Tennessee Department of Health

 

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

Find all the information here: Texas Department of State Health Services.

State resource: Texas Department of State Health Services

There are no state level regulations on permanent makeup. Check with county level and local health departments to see if they have their own regulations.

State resource: Utah Department of Health

Must complete 60 hour minimum training at a state approved training course.

State resource: Vermont Secretary of the State 

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

Find more info here:

• Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

• State of Virginia Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing Examinations

State resource: DPOR Board for Barbers and Cosmetology 

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Washington has a “permanent cosmetics” license which is under the body piercing and tattoo section. For more information, visit the Washington State Department of Licensing.

State resource: Washington Department of Licensing

There appear to be no state level regulations; check with county and local level health departments to see if they have their own regulations.

State resource: West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

Cosmetology or esthetician license for microblading – NO

Bloodborne Pathogen Training – YES

Tattoo License – YES

Wisconsin required separate licenses for the artist and the establishment.

Visit the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services to get informed about the requirements.

State resource: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

There are no state-level regulations for permanent makeup in Wyoming. Please check with the county-level and local-level health departments to see if they have any regulations.

State resource: Wyoming Department of Health