Protect Your Career. Elevate Your Craft.
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Expert Stylist Secrets
The ESS Certification confirms your skills, professionalism, and safety standards.
Whether you're currently licensed, formerly licensed, or building your business in a deregulated state.
Licensing laws are shifting fast. Some states are stepping back from regulation entirely.
Others are inconsistent or unclear.
But that’s not your concern.
Your concern is building a credible, respected business. That’s why ESS exists.
Join the Certification WaitlistWho This Is For
Is the ESS Certification Right for You?
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You’re a licensed stylist, esthetician, or nail tech looking to stand out
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You were licensed, but your state no longer requires it (or you let it lapse)
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You want to show clients you follow the highest health and safety standards
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You need independent verification to qualify for loans or business support
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You want to future-proof your career as licensing laws shiftÂ
What’s Included in Certification
What You’ll Get as an ESS-Certified Pro
Clients trust it. Employers respect it.Â
Stand out with a certification that actually means something. ESS-certified professionals are listed in our verified directory and instantly recognized as industry leaders.
Real Recognition. Real Results.
Portfolio Power + Personal Branding
You’ll walk away with a fully reviewed portfolio that proves your skill and positions you as a business, not only as a beauty provider.
Use it to increase your prices, land brand partnerships, or even open your own space.
No Boring Classes.
Just the Checklist Every Pro Should Have
Straight-to-the-point checklist of what every serious stylist should know
Clear steps to raise your standards, protect your license,and prove you’re the real deal.
Why This Matters Now
Licensing is Failing. Clients Still Expect Standards.
With some states eliminating cosmetology boards and others offering little protection for working professionals, the industry is shifting fast. The ESS Certification steps in where the state steps out—so stylists can protect their businesses, their income, and their clients' trust.
Join the Professionals Setting the New Standard
When the industry gets noisy and uncertain, clarity wins. ESS Certification is here to give you confidence, structure, and recognition—no matter which state or country you’re in.
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