Nail Technician Licensing in Nebraska

Have attained the age of 17 years on or before the beginning date of the examination for which application is being made;

Have completed formal education equivalent to a United States high school education;

Possess sufficient ability to read the English language to permit the applicant to practice in a safe manner, as evidenced by successful completion of the written examination;

Have graduated from a school of cosmetology or nail technology school providing a nail technology program.

• The program of studies shall consist of 300 hours, including 16 hours of instruction on operating a nail drill;

Be either a citizen of the United States, an alien lawfully admitted into the United States who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act, or a nonimmigrant who is lawfully present in the United States and who is eligible for a credential under the Uniform Credentialing Act.

Education: Varies by state board.

License Type: Stand-alone license.

Attaching, applying, fitting, shaping, or adjusting artificial nails using acrylic, resin, fabric, or gel application systems;

Sanitizing the nail bed by brushing on or spraying material in preparation for attaching, fitting, shaping, or adjusting artificial nails using acrylic, resin, fabric, or gel application systems;

The ability to detect infection, fungus, or nail disorders that contraindicate the application of artificial nails;