NYS Appearance Enhancement and Barber Licensing Services FAQ
The practice of "esthetics" means providing for a fee, or any consideration or exchange, whether direct or indirect, services to enhance the appearance of the face, neck, arms, legs, and shoulders of a human being by the use of compounds or procedures including makeup, eyelashes, depilatories, tonics, lotions, waxes, sanding and tweezing, whether performed by manual, mechanical, chemical or electrical means and instruments but shall not include the practice of electrology. It is the responsibility of licensees to understand the Appearance Enhancement Law. (pdf)
“How do I renew my license?”
Appearance Enhancement and Barber licenses must be renewed online through the NY License Center.
Quick Online Renewal Instruction Flyer (pdf)
Forms: (all forms are Adobe PDF Format)
Examination Information:
Written Exam:
Practical Exam:
License Center Guides:
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Quick Online Application Instruction Flyer (pdf) Quick Online Renewal Instruction Flyer (pdf) Applicant User Guide for the License Center (doc) License Center Amendments Guide (English), (Spanish/Español), (Korean/한국어), (Chinese/中文) (doc) NY Licensing Center Claiming Record(s) Guide (English), (Spanish/Español), (Korean/한국어), (Chinese/中文) (doc) NYS Licensing Center Renewal Guide(English) , (Spanish/Español), (Korean/한국어), (Chinese/中文) (doc) |
NYS Appearance Enhancement Advisory Committee
Esthetics 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the NYS License Center