An individual may obtain a master cosmetologist, master esthetician, or master manicurist license upon meeting all the following requirements:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 43-11-26

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute means the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

1.    Furnishing to the board evidence of having practiced as a cosmetologist, esthetician, or manicurist for at least one thousand hours. Cosmetologists may obtain hours under the direction and control of a master cosmetologist. Estheticians may obtain hours under the direction and control of a master cosmetologist or master esthetician.

Manicurists may obtain hours under the direction and control of a master cosmetologist or master manicurist. Cosmetologists and estheticians may obtain a master license under the direction, control, and responsibility of a physician or physician assistant practicing within the scope of licensure under chapter 43-17 or a nurse practicing within the scope of the nurse’s license under chapter 43-12.1.

2.    Paying an original licensure fee as set forth in section 43-11-28.

3.    Complying with the other requirements under this chapter applicable to a master license.