State licensing gets you legal. Professional certification gets you respected, hired, and paid more.
<h2>State Licensing: The Baseline</h2><p>Required to legally practice. Proves basic competency and safety knowledge. Everyone has it.</p><h2>Professional Certifications: The Differentiator</h2><p>Advanced training in specialized techniques. Signals expertise beyond basics. Not everyone has them—which is why they matter.</p><h3>Certifications That Boost Careers</h3><ul><li>Advanced color certification</li><li>Gel extension specialist</li><li>3D nail art certification</li><li>Deep tissue massage therapy</li><li>Chemical peel certification</li></ul>