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Manicurist or Nail Technician License

Personal professional license for manicuring and nail technology.

Licensing authority: Wyoming State Board of Cosmetology · Application information

Licensure by endorsement
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Current license
Hold a current nail technician license in another state; submit its certification and certification of the original license.
Documentation
Submit prescribed notarized application, current headshot, lawful-presence documents, professional license copy, certifications and the $273 endorsement/license fee; certified English translations when needed.
Practice or equivalence
At least one year of full-time practice before application, or licensure under requirements the Board determines at least equal to Wyoming requirements.
Prior examination
W.S. 33-12-132 excludes applicants from a state not requiring a board examination. Board endorsement instructions state: Passed state examination given by a State Board or Testing Company. This is another jurisdiction's examination evidence, not a leaf of this state's route.
Training
Qualifying school training is required by W.S. 33-12-132. The Board endorsement page additionally accepts a state-approved apprenticeship program; Chapter 1 Section 3 recognizes certified state regulatory agency apprenticeship training.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Endorsement after Board consideration of foreign licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Current license
Hold a current license from another country. Chapter 2 Section 2(a) recognizes foreign applicants meeting endorsement requirements, subject to the Board determination under W.S. 33-12-133.
Documentation
Submit prescribed notarized application, current headshot, lawful-presence documents, professional license copy, certifications and the $273 endorsement/license fee; certified English translations when needed.
Foreign credentials
Present English translations of training and licensing credentials to the Board; its determination establishes which additional qualifications must be satisfied.
Practice or equivalence
At least one year of full-time practice before application, or licensure under requirements the Board determines at least equal to Wyoming requirements.
Prior examination
W.S. 33-12-132 excludes applicants from a state not requiring a board examination. Board endorsement instructions state: Passed state examination given by a State Board or Testing Company. This is another jurisdiction's examination evidence, not a leaf of this state's route.
Training
Qualifying school training is required by W.S. 33-12-132. The Board endorsement page additionally accepts a state-approved apprenticeship program; Chapter 1 Section 3 recognizes certified state regulatory agency apprenticeship training.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Examination after Board consideration of foreign training
Application
Submit the prescribed application with required documentation, notarized signature, lawful-presence documentation, current headshot and license fee; request certification of training hours or licensure. Exam application, page 1.
Approval
Board approval is required before ProV scheduling; receive and post the license before practicing.
Foreign training
Foreign training credentials are presented to the Board for its determination of requirements under W.S. 33-12-133; provide certified English translations through a Board-approved translation company. Examination eligibility requires Board acceptance of comparable training.
Retakes
Chapter 2 Section 1(d)-(e): retake failed phases; if all phases are not passed within one year of failing, retake the entire examination.
Initial licensure by examination
Application
Submit the prescribed application with required documentation, notarized signature, lawful-presence documentation, current headshot and license fee; request certification of training hours or licensure. Exam application, page 1.
Approval
Board approval is required before ProV scheduling; receive and post the license before practicing.
Education
Graduate from a recognized nail technology school with comparable training: at least 400 hours of theory and practical instruction and at least two months of education (Chapter 6 Section 3).
Retakes
Chapter 2 Section 1(d)-(e): retake failed phases; if all phases are not passed within one year of failing, retake the entire examination.
Student eligibility
Chapter 5 Section 1: at least sixteen years old and tenth-grade education or equivalent.
Examination for a licensed applicant who does not qualify for endorsement
Application
Submit the prescribed application with required documentation, notarized signature, lawful-presence documentation, current headshot and license fee; request certification of training hours or licensure. Exam application, page 1.
Approval
Board approval is required before ProV scheduling; receive and post the license before practicing.
Existing license
Hold a professional nail license but fail to satisfy endorsement eligibility; provide certification of existing licensure. The examination application lists this alternative to graduation documentation.
Retakes
Chapter 2 Section 1(d)-(e): retake failed phases; if all phases are not passed within one year of failing, retake the entire examination.
Expedited military licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Documentation
Military identification or spouse/marriage evidence, qualifying orders or honorable-release evidence, no disqualifying conduct, required application procedures and fees; submit to Wyoming practice, discipline and continuing-education authority.
Eligibility
Military service member or qualifying military spouse holding a relevant active license in good standing from another jurisdiction for at least five consecutive years; W.S. 33-1-117(a)-(b).
Prior exam
Existing license and any other-jurisdiction examination evidence remain applicant conditions; this is the statutory expedited endorsement pathway.
Timing
Board issues within thirty days of completed application or qualifying request under W.S. 33-1-117(b).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Renewal within ninety days after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal application and license fee before expiration.
Cycle
Chapter 13 Section 2(c): first license lasts one year from acquisition; later renewals are biennial in the licensee's birth month, with prorating.
Expiration
Renew within ninety days of expiration; practice is prohibited while expired.
Practice
Chapter 1 Section 8(a): an expired or lapsed license does not authorize practice; grace periods delay fees only.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after five years when qualifying for endorsement
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Current license
Hold a current nail technician license in another state; submit its certification and certification of the original license.
Documentation
Submit prescribed notarized application, current headshot, lawful-presence documents, professional license copy, certifications and the $273 endorsement/license fee; certified English translations when needed.
Lapse
Lapsed for at least five years but qualifies for licensure by endorsement; the statutory refresher and reexamination requirement applies only to those not qualifying for endorsement.
Practice or equivalence
At least one year of full-time practice before application, or licensure under requirements the Board determines at least equal to Wyoming requirements.
Prior examination
W.S. 33-12-132 excludes applicants from a state not requiring a board examination. Board endorsement instructions state: Passed state examination given by a State Board or Testing Company. This is another jurisdiction's examination evidence, not a leaf of this state's route.
Training
Qualifying school training is required by W.S. 33-12-132. The Board endorsement page additionally accepts a state-approved apprenticeship program; Chapter 1 Section 3 recognizes certified state regulatory agency apprenticeship training.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after five years without endorsement eligibility
Application
Submit the prescribed application with required documentation, notarized signature, lawful-presence documentation, current headshot and license fee; request certification of training hours or licensure. Exam application, page 1.
Approval
Board approval is required before ProV scheduling; receive and post the license before practicing.
Lapse
License has lapsed five years or more and applicant does not qualify for endorsement.
Refresher
Complete at least 100 hours at a licensed school before examination; Chapter 1 Section 11 requires emphasis on health, safety and infection control.
Retakes
Chapter 2 Section 1(d)-(e): retake failed phases; if all phases are not passed within one year of failing, retake the entire examination.
Reinstatement of a license lapsed less than five years
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees
Pay reinstatement fee plus license fees for the lapsed period under W.S. 33-12-129.
Lapse
License has lapsed for less than five years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Timely renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the renewal application and license fee before expiration.
Cycle
Chapter 13 Section 2(c): first license lasts one year from acquisition; later renewals are biennial in the licensee's birth month, with prorating.
Practice
Chapter 1 Section 8(a): an expired or lapsed license does not authorize practice; grace periods delay fees only.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

National Nail Technology Theory Examination

Provider
Developed by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC); computer-based testing administered by test administration companies and states upon approval and authorization of NIC
Format
Multiple-choice theory examination; each question is followed by four answer options, only one of which is correct
Exam questions
110 items, of which 100 items are weighted and contribute to the final score
Time limit
90 minutes
Examination outline
  • I. Scientific Concepts - Infection Control and Safety Practices (15%) (15%)
    • A. Identify how disease and infection are caused and transmitted
    • B. Recognize and utilize infection control principles — 1. Levels of infection control
    • B. Recognize and utilize infection control principles — 2. Process of infection control (e.g., dispensing products, disposal of materials, use of single- or multi-use implements)
    • C. Apply blood exposure procedures
    • D. Identify adverse reactions to products or services
    • E. Recognize safe handling and storage of chemicals
    • F. Utilize Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
    • G. Identify ways to prevent work injuries (e.g., ventilation, ergonomics)
  • II. Scientific Concepts - Anatomy and Physiology (15%) (15%)
    • A. Identify functions, parts, and structure of the: 1. nails
    • A. Identify functions, parts, and structure of the: 2. skin
    • B. Identify functions and structure (e.g., bones, muscles, and joints) of the: 1. arms and hands
    • B. Identify functions and structure (e.g., bones, muscles, and joints) of the: 2. legs and feet
    • C. Recognize signs, symptoms, and cause of disorders, diseases, and conditions of the: 1. nails
    • C. Recognize signs, symptoms, and cause of disorders, diseases, and conditions of the: 2. skin
  • III. Scientific Concepts - Chemistry of Nail Products (10%) (10%)
    • A. Explain purpose and effects of product ingredients
    • B. Recognize interaction between chemicals
    • C. Recognize physical changes
    • D. Recognize chemical reactions
    • E. Identify common ingredients that may cause harm
  • IV. Nail Technology Procedures- Pre-service process (5%) (5%)
    • A. Client consultation — 1. Identify elements of a client consultation and documentation
    • A. Client consultation — 2. Analyze condition of client’s nails and skin
    • A. Client consultation — 3. Recognize conditions that would prohibit service (contraindications)
    • A. Client consultation — 4. Determine services or products
    • B. Work area preparation — 1. Perform set-up of work station service area
    • B. Work area preparation — 2. Perform client and practitioner sanitation
  • V. Nail Technology Procedures - Nail Service Tools (13%) (13%)
    • A. Identify purpose and function of: 1. Nail equipment (e.g., electric file, pedicure basin)
    • A. Identify purpose and function of: 2. Nail implements (e.g., nail clippers, cuticle pusher)
    • A. Identify purpose and function of: 3. Nail supplies and materials (e.g., cotton, buffer)
    • A. Identify purpose and function of: 4. Nail products (e.g., polish, lotion)
    • B. Follow practices for safe use of tools, supplies, and equipment
  • VI. Nail Technology Procedures - Manicure and Pedicure Services (18%) (18%)
    • A. Perform procedures for basic manicure and/or pedicure service — 1. Trim and shape nails
    • A. Perform procedures for basic manicure and/or pedicure service — 2. Soak
    • A. Perform procedures for basic manicure and/or pedicure service — 3. Cuticle maintenance
    • A. Perform procedures for basic manicure and/or pedicure service — 4. Cleanse nails
    • A. Perform procedures for basic manicure and/or pedicure service — 5. Buff nails
    • A. Perform procedures for basic manicure and/or pedicure service — 6. Demonstrate knowledge of basic massage procedures — a. Knowledge of safe application of massage manipulation
    • A. Perform procedures for basic manicure and/or pedicure service — 6. Demonstrate knowledge of basic massage procedures — b. Recognize mechanics and effects of massage types — i. Effleurage
    • A. Perform procedures for basic manicure and/or pedicure service — 6. Demonstrate knowledge of basic massage procedures — b. Recognize mechanics and effects of massage types — ii. Petrissage
    • A. Perform procedures for basic manicure and/or pedicure service — 6. Demonstrate knowledge of basic massage procedures — b. Recognize mechanics and effects of massage types — iii. Friction
    • A. Perform procedures for basic manicure and/or pedicure service — 6. Demonstrate knowledge of basic massage procedures — b. Recognize mechanics and effects of massage types — iv. Tapotement
    • A. Perform procedures for basic manicure and/or pedicure service — 7. Remove massage product
    • A. Perform procedures for basic manicure and/or pedicure service — 8. Polish nails
    • A. Perform procedures for basic manicure and/or pedicure service — 9. Completion of service
    • B. Perform procedures for add-on services — 1. Paraffin
    • B. Perform procedures for add-on services — 2. Exfoliate
    • B. Perform procedures for add-on services — 3. Thermal (e.g., stone, towel)
  • VII. Nail Technology Procedures - Perform Application Maintenance and Removal Procedures for Nail Enhancement Services (20%) (20%)
    • A. Nail tip
    • B. Acrylics
    • C. Soft, hard, hybrid gels
    • D. Powder dip
  • VIII. Nail Technology Procedures - Perform Post-Service Procedures (4%) (4%)
    • A. After care and client education
    • B. Cleaning and disinfection
Examination sources

National Nail Technology Written Practical Examination

Provider
Developed by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC); computer-based testing administered by test administration companies and states upon approval and authorization of NIC
Format
Written examination of the practical procedures; the published sample items include four-option single-answer multiple-choice questions and image-based items (select all images that apply; select a location on an image)
Exam questions
55 items, of which 45 items are weighted and contribute to the final score
Time limit
90 minutes
Examination outline
  • I. WORK AREA AND CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES (11%) (11%)
    • I. Elements include: 1. Disinfects all work areas completely with product that is EPA-registered disinfectant that is bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
    • I. Elements include: 2. Sanitizes hands
    • I. Elements include: 3. Universal products are labeled in English
    • I. Elements include: 4. Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • II. BASIC WATER MANICURE AND POLISH APPLICATION (15%) (15%)
    • II. Elements include: 1. Manicure products are labeled in English
    • II. Elements include: 2. Implements and supplies are visibly clean
    • II. Elements include: 3. Performs a basic water manicure
    • II. Elements include: 4. Prepares nails and applies colored polish that is distinguishable from the nail plate.
    • II. Elements include: 5. Final appearance of the manicure
    • II. Elements include: 6. Final appearance of polish application
    • II. Elements include: 7. Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • III. WORK AREA AND NEW CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES (11%) (11%)
    • III. Elements include: 1. Disinfects all work areas completely with product that is EPA-registered disinfectant that is bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
    • III. Elements include: 2. Sanitizes hands
    • III. Elements include: 3. Universal products are labeled in English
    • III. Elements include: 4. Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • IV. FULL-WELL NAIL TIP APPLICATION AND BLENDING (16%) (16%)
    • IV. Elements include: 1. Nail tip application and blending products are labeled in English
    • IV. Elements include: 2. Implements and supplies are visibly clean
    • IV. Elements include: 3. Prepares for nail tip application
    • IV. Elements include: 4. Selects full-well tip and attaches to nail plate of assigned finger
    • IV. Elements include: 5. Trims, shapes, and blends nail tip
    • IV. Elements include: 6. Final appearance of finished nail tip
    • IV. Elements include: 7. Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • V. SCULPTURED NAIL (16%) (16%)
    • V. Elements include: 1. Sculptured nail products are labeled in English
    • V. Elements include: 2. Implements and supplies are visibly clean
    • V. Elements include: 3. Prepares nail plate for sculptured nail
    • V. Elements include: 4. Sculpts a nail to extend beyond the free edge of assigned finger
    • V. Elements include: 5. Shapes, contours and finishes sculptured nail
    • V. Elements include: 6. Final appearance of sculptured nail
    • V. Elements include: 7. Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • VI. REMOVAL OF SCULPTURED NAIL (15%) (15%)
    • VI. Elements include: 1. Sculptured nail removal products are labeled in English
    • VI. Elements include: 2. Implements and supplies are visibly clean
    • VI. Elements include: 3. Removes sculptured nail
    • VI. Elements include: 4. Smooths and finishes the natural nail
    • VI. Elements include: 5. Final assessment of sculptured nail removal
    • VI. Elements include: 6. Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in correct containers throughout section
  • VII. BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE (16%) (16%)
    • VII. Elements include: 1. Blood exposure supplies and materials are labeled in English
    • VII. Elements include: 2. Removes materials from the first aid kit
    • VII. Elements include: 3. Supplies and materials are visibly clean
    • VII. Elements include: 4. Candidate wears gloves
    • VII. Elements include: 5. Cleans injured area with antiseptic
    • VII. Elements include: 6. Covers with dressing that is absorbent and secured
    • VII. Elements include: 7. Disposes of all contaminated supplies
Examination sources