What are the requirements to become a manicurist?
To become a licensed manicurist, you must be at least sixteen years old, have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and complete a course in manicuring from a licensed cosmetology school (minimum requirements can vary by state). Required hours also vary by state, and can run between 200 and 600 hours (about three months), and usually involve a combination of classes and hands-on training. Take a look at our state license requirements page to find out more. We recommend you contact the licensing department for the state you’re interested in to verify if there have been any changes in programs or required hours.
