Upholding the practice & standards of North Dakota's beauty industry
The North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology will be holding a Regular Board Meeting on May 18 , 2026, @ 9:30 am at the ND State Board of Cosmetology office and via Zoom.
You can visit the FAQ page for some additional information
NEW FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE FOR 2026
UPDATED POSTERS WILL BE DELIVERED BY YOUR INSPECTOR, OR YOU MAY PRINT YOUR OWN:
2026 Rules & Regulations Poster (1 page 11x17) *required to be posted
2026 Rules & Regulations Poster (2 pages 11x17)
Blood Exposure Procedure Poster (8.5 x 11) *required to be posted by first aid kit
Advanced Esthetic Procedures Regulatory Compliance Handbook
Approved Courses for Advanced Esthetics Grandfather Provision:
PremiereCE.com BBP & Infection Control
Emergency University BBP & First Aid & CPR
Infectioncontrolstraining.com 4 hour Safety and Infection Control online course
National Safety Council First Aid/CPR Training
AML Laser Academy Approved for 90 hours towards 150 hour requirement. Does not fully qualify for ND laser certification.
BeautiSync Academy Approved full 150 hour online course. Includes 4 hour infection control requirement
UNISS Microneedling 12 Hour certification
UNISS Chemical Peel 8 Hour certification
Safety, Infection Control & Bloodborne Pathogens for Advanced Estheticians 4 Hr Safety & Infection control + BBP
National Council on Laser Certification Exam- Required for ALL aesthetic laser operator certifications & Laser Safety Officers/Medical Directors. They do not offer courses, just the certification examinations
YOU MAY NOT PROVIDE COSMETOLOGY, ESTHETICS, ADVANCED ESTHETICS, OR MANICURE SERVICES IN THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA WITHOUT A CURRENT, VALID NORTH DAKOTA LICENSE.
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