The practice of "nail specialty" means providing services for a fee or any consideration or exchange to cut, shape or to enhance the appearance of the nails of the hands or feet. Nail specialty includes the application and removal of sculptured or artificial nails. It is the responsibility of licensees to understand the Appearance Enhancement Law. (pdf)
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NYS Appearance Enhancement Advisory Committee
Nail Specialty Endorsement List Under a policy of endorsement, a state with higher educational requirements can accept licensees from a state with lesser standards by mandating experience to make up for the education deficiencies.