LICENSING GUIDE

New Mexico — Esthetician

New Mexico estheticians may perform cosmetic skin cleansing and stimulation; massage and mechanical-apparatus treatments; light, high-frequency, and facial treatments; specialized skincare and facial-machine services; makeup and lash or brow services; and removal of unwanted hair except by electrolysis, invasive techniques, or shaving. They may not use the title “medical esthetician” or perform services outside the enumerated scope.
Last Verified: September 17, 2026

PATHWAYS TO LICENSURE

School Pathway

Training Hours: 600

Complete 600 hours in a board-approved esthetician program. Applicants must pass both practical and written examinations and meet the board's application requirements.

SOURCES & VERIFICATION

License Sources

No treatment scope rules have been published for this license type yet.