2025 Shop Renewals
Shop licenses expire annually on February 1. Renewals can be submitted online by logging in with the SHOP license number and pin (last four of the file number). December 1-February 1 - is on time
February 2- $10 late fee after
March 1 - $10 late fee + $25 reinstatement
To renew log in here:
https://www.nccosmeticarts.com/userman/useraccounts/login.aspx
Inspections/Call Solicitation Notification
The Board has been informed of a text message sent to some licensees impersonating an inspector and requesting payment for civil penalties. The Board does not text this type of request and any receipt of such a message can be reported to the Board office.
The Board has received notifications of calls and texts regarding insurance benefits for licensees - the Board is not affiliated in any way with benefits providers.
There have been reports of personal visits to licensed shops by individuals impersonating Board inspectors and other Board staff. Reports have been made in counties throughout the state. Board inspectors always carry and present identification but do not collect payments or offer insurance of any kind.
Consumer and Student Complaints
Complaints can be submitted at the following link: http://www.nccosmeticarts.com/inspections/complaints.aspx
Notifications
Session Law 2024-45 - Session Law 2024-45 (SB607) creates an exemption for unlicensed individuals to perform blowdrying services.
Lash extension application - To perform lash extension application services an individual must hold either an esthetician license or cosmetology license and be practicing in a licensed cosmetic art shop. GS 88B establishes this requirement in the definitions of esthetics and cosmetology. The Board has a list of licensed schools here: https://www.nccosmeticarts.com/uploads/forms/AllSchoolMailingList.pdf
Lash perming - At the Board meeting April 8, 2019 the Board voted to issue a declaratory ruling regarding lash lifting/perming. Click here to read the ruling: Declaratory Ruling - Lash Lifting Procedure
Brow Lamination- At the Board meeting January 6, 2020 the Board voted to issue a declaratory ruling regarding brow lamination.
Click here to read the ruling: Declaratory Ruling - Brow Lamination Procedure
Esthetics Scope of Practice - At the Board meeting July 25, 2022 the Board voted to issue a declaratory ruling regarding the esthetics scope of practice. Click here to read the ruling:Declaratory Ruling - Esthetics Scope of Practice
https://www.nccosmeticarts.com/onlineservices/Verification.aspx
License status can be verified and printed online.