New York · NY DOS license-checked · Oct 30, 2026
Licensed cosmetology, nails & esthetics in New York
Appearance enhancement operators licensed in New York: cosmetology, nail specialty, esthetics, waxing and natural hair styling. 207,258 active licenses from New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, checked Oct 30, 2026. Verify any license at the source ↗
- Active licenses
- 207,258
- Appearance Enhancement Opera
- 119,795
- Appearance Enhancement Opera
- 40,643
- Counties
- 0
License types
Beauty by license type
Every type NY DOS publishes in this category, with active counts.
Appearance Enhancement Operator - Cosmetology119,795 active licensesNY DOS
Appearance Enhancement Operator - Nail Specialty40,643 active licensesNY DOS
Appearance Enhancement Operator - Esthetics30,640 active licensesNY DOS
Appearance Enhancement Operator - Waxing10,853 active licensesNY DOS
Appearance Enhancement Operator - Cosmetology (Temporary)1,942 active licensesNY DOS
Appearance Enhancement Operator - Esthetics (Temporary)950 active licensesNY DOS
Appearance Enhancement Operator - Nail Specialty (Temporary)934 active licensesNY DOS
Appearance Enhancement - Nail Specialty Trainee600 active licensesNY DOS
Appearance Enhancement Operator - Natural Hair Styling583 active licensesNY DOS
Appearance Enhancement Operator - Waxing (Temporary)270 active licensesNY DOS
Appearance Enhancement Operator - Natural Hair Styling (Temporary)48 active licensesNY DOS
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Active licenses with an address of record in each county.
All counties: , statewide list (207,258 with no county).
Only active licenses are shown. Source: New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services public data, checked Oct 30, 2026.