Minal Mehta : I have my license from India from 1999 I want to get a NYS license. Somebody told me in Albany they evaluate your Indian license pl let me know how to do it.
Answer: Below are the requirements from New York. You will need to have the country you are licensed from send certification to the board in Albany.
Education Outside of New York State
We may waive the New York State schooling requirement if you can document an equivalent level of schooling from another state or country. You must submit all three of the following documents (foreign language documents must be accompanied by an English translation certified true and accurate by the translator):
(1) a school certificate;
(2) a school transcript listing subjects and hours completed; AND
(3) a current original Certification of Licensure from your state board or, if not licensed, a current Certification from your state’s board verifying the hours claimed.
After your application is reviewed and accepted, you will also be required to pass both the New York State written and practical examinations to obtain a Cosmetology license in this state. You will receive information that explains the exam process in detail.
Let me know if you need something else.
Gopi: I am from India I have a beautician license form India, I just want to open a eyebrow threading salon in USA. What should I do to start my own salon and will my certification be valid here please let me know.
Answer: You didn’t specify which state, but regardless of where it is you will have to have your country send certification to the state you are planning on opening your business in and you may have to take that states written and practical exams. You will also have to apply for a business license from that state before you will ever be able to open a salon.
Eye threading is a great skill and isn’t taught here or wasn’t in the beauty college I attended. Many people prefer it to waxing. I wish you much success.
