Nebraska

Department of Health and Human Services – Cosmetology and Esthetics

301 Centennial Mall South, 14th & M Streets, 3rd Floor
Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone: 402-471-2117
Fax: 402-742-1106
Website: https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Cosmetology-and-Esthetics.aspx
Email: dhhs.licensure2117@nebraska.gov

Hours:

1,800 in formal cosmetology program or 3,600 in apprenticeship

CALL TO ACTION: Nebraska Hair, Skin, and Nail Services at Risk of Being Taxed

07/26/2024

Act now to remain exempt

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Nebraska Reintroduces Cosmetology Licensure Compact

01/24/2024

Support the bill and licensure mobility

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Nebraska Introduces Cosmetology Licensure Compact Bill

This compact will simplify interstate cosmetology practice and regulation
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Nebraska Proposes to Decrease Instructor Training Hours

NE Board of Barber Examiners proposed a rule that would reduce barber instructor training hours
NE state capitol

Nebraska COVID-19 Update: Permission to Practice June 1, 2020

05/28/2020

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announced in a press release (https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-announces-new-directed-...) on May 21, 2020, that barbershops, salons, and massage therapy services may resume business operations June 1, 2020, in Phase 2 per the directed health measures. This applies to all counties except Dakota, Hall, Hamilton, and Merrick.