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Protection. Education. Connection. There's an app for that at ascpskincare.com/app 21 ASCP ADVOCACY IF YOU'VE EVER TRIED TO TRANSFER your esthetics license between states, you know how complicated it can be. The obvious explanation for that is diff erences in scope and educational standards. But another reason that isn't discussed as much is diff erent licensing types. Every state has a standard esthetics license, but that's where the similarities end. Some states call it "esthetics," some call it "aesthetics," and some call estheticians "facialists" (looking at you, Florida). And it can get even more complex from there. The bigger complication occurs when states have multiple levels of licensure. For example, advanced esthetics, master esthetics, and medical esthetics are common names for higher tiers of licensure. These usually have a broader scope of practice, allowing professionals to perform the same services as standard estheticians in addition to more complicated and advanced procedures, like microneedling, advanced chemical peels, laser and light device treatments, and microdermabrasion. Higher tiers of licensure can be excellent options for estheticians who want to take their careers Mini vs. Advanced Licenses by Laura Puryear to the next level. Lately, however, we've been seeing licensing swing in a diff erent direction: mini-licenses. So, what are mini-licenses and what are the qualifi cations? • License types that have a limited scope of practice • Each license allows holders to typically practice only one service, such as eyelashes or nails • Lower education requirements with a curriculum focused on the one service, sanitation, ethics, and business courses While this may be your fi rst time learning about mini-licenses, a few states are already exploring them, especially for lash services. The most recognizable example of GETTY IMAGES