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Lash License Lookup by State

Find out which license you need to legally offer lash extensions, lash lifts, brow lamination, and other services in Florida and Texas.

Free. No login. Updated March 2026.

Every state has its own rules for who can legally do lash extensions, lash lifts, brow lamination, and other beauty services. Get it wrong, and you could face fines, lose your business, or find out your license does not cover the service you just advertised.

This tool checks your state and the services you want to offer, then shows you exactly which licenses cover them, how much training is required, and where to apply.

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Where do you want to work?

Licensing rules vary by state. Pick yours to get started.

How to use this tool

  1. Pick your state. Select Texas or Florida. Licensing rules differ between states, so results change based on where you plan to work.
  2. Choose your services. Select every service you want to offer. The tool checks all six at once: lash extensions, lash lifts, lash tints, brow lamination, brow tinting, and brow waxing.
  3. Review your options. Licenses appear ranked by coverage. A checkmark means the license covers that service. An X means it does not. A warning icon means there are restrictions you should know about.

If you already hold a license, switch to the “I already have a license” tab to see exactly what your current license allows.

Key things to know about lash licensing

A certificate is not the same as a license

This is the single biggest misconception in the lash industry. A certificate proves you finished a training course. A license is legal permission from your state board to practice. You cannot legally perform lash or brow services for pay with only a certificate, no matter how many hours the course was. Cheap online “certification” courses (some as low as $28) often skip this distinction entirely. For a deeper look at how rules differ across the country, see our state-by-state licensing guide.

Texas: the Eyelash Extension Specialist scope trap

Texas offers a 320-hour Eyelash Extension Specialist (EES) license that looks fast and affordable. The catch: it only covers lash extension application and removal. You cannot do lash lifts, lash tints, brow lamination, brow tinting, or brow waxing with it. Many techs discover this after investing months and thousands of dollars.

If you want to offer more than just extensions, the 750-hour Esthetician license covers all six lash and brow services and is the recommended path for most lash artists in Texas.

Florida: the Facial Specialist advantage

Florida does not use the term “esthetician.” The equivalent is the Facial Specialist registration, which requires just 220 hours of training, has no state exam, and covers lash extensions, lash tints, brow lamination, brow tinting, and brow waxing. Public training programs cost as little as $634.

One important restriction: Florida law requires that lash lift products use a gel form of ammonium thioglycolate. Other formulas (cysteamine, keratin) are not authorized under the current rule. This restriction applies to all Florida license types, not just the Facial Specialist.

Both states require a licensed establishment

In Texas and Florida, a personal license alone is not enough. All paid lash and brow services must be performed in a licensed salon, suite, or establishment. Home-based businesses are allowed in both states, but they must meet the same establishment licensing requirements as any commercial location. Once your personal license and establishment license are in place, you can set up online booking for your lash studio and start accepting clients.

More states coming soon

This tool currently covers Florida and Texas. We are researching licensing requirements for California, New York, Georgia, and other states. Once you know which license you need, check SuiteCal pricing to see how our booking tools fit your budget. If you want us to add your state next, send a quick email to hello@suitecal.com with your state name and we will prioritize it.

Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Licensing requirements can change. Always verify requirements directly with your state licensing board before making decisions. Data was last verified in March 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Texas requires at minimum a 320-hour Eyelash Extension Specialist license through TDLR. That license only covers lash extensions. If you also want to do lash lifts, brow lamination, or brow tinting, you need the 750-hour Esthetician license or the 1,000-hour Cosmetology Operator license.

Yes. Florida requires at minimum a 220-hour Facial Specialist registration through DBPR. There is no state exam for the Facial Specialist registration, making it one of the fastest paths to legal lash work in the country.

No. The Texas EES license is limited to lash extension application and removal only. It does not cover brow lamination, lash lifts, lash tints, brow tinting, or brow waxing. You need an Esthetician or Cosmetology Operator license for those services.

They are the same thing. Florida does not use the term "esthetician" in its licensing. The official designation is Facial Specialist. If you hold an esthetician license from another state and move to Florida, you would apply for a Facial Specialist registration.

No. A certificate is proof that you completed a training course. A license is legal permission from your state to practice. You cannot legally perform lash or brow services for pay with only a certificate. You must also hold a valid state license and work in a licensed establishment.

It depends on the license and your state. In Florida, the Facial Specialist program is 220 hours and can be completed in as little as 2 to 10 weeks. In Texas, the Eyelash Extension Specialist program is 320 hours (6 to 12 weeks), and the Esthetician program is 750 hours (3 to 10 months).

Penalties are serious. In Texas, TDLR can impose fines of $500 to $5,000+ and conduct unannounced inspections. In Florida, fines can reach $5,000 per violation, and unlicensed practice is a second-degree misdemeanor that can result in up to 60 days in jail.

It depends on the states involved. Texas uses a substantial equivalence system where out-of-state licenses may be accepted if your training meets Texas standards. Florida offers endorsement for Facial Specialists and Cosmetologists from states with comparable requirements. The Texas EES license is difficult to transfer because most states do not have an equivalent standalone lash license.

No. Florida's makeup exemption (effective July 1, 2020) allows anyone to apply temporary strip lashes and cluster lashes without a license. However, semi-permanent lash extensions, lash tinting, and any chemical service still require a license.

No. DBPR confirms that there is no Florida state board exam for Facial Specialist, Nail Specialist, or Full Specialist licensure. Only the Cosmetologist license requires a state exam (written theory and written clinical via Pearson VUE).