An eyelash extension technician apprentice registration authorizes the eyelash extension technician apprentice to learn all aspects of applying, removing, cleansing, and maintaining semi-permanent individual or volume eyelash extensions to enhance the length, curl, fullness, and thickness of natural lashes. Beginning January 1, 2027, one senior cosmetologist who has completed a Board approved continuing education course regarding eyelash extension services or one licensed eyelash extension technician with 2 years’ experience as a licensed practitioner shall directly train one apprentice. Before becoming eligible to take the eyelash extension technician examination, an eyelash extension technician apprentice shall: Train at least 10 hours per week; Train for not less than 3 or more than 7 months; and Complete the apprenticeship curriculum approved by the Board. For good cause, the Board may issue a new eyelash extension technician apprentice registration to an individual previously registered as a cosmetologist apprentice or an eyelash extension technician apprentice if: A minimum of 6 months has passed since the individual was last registered as a cosmetologist apprentice or an eyelash extension technician apprentice; and The individual surrenders the number of hours earned under any other cosmetologist apprentice or eyelash extension technician apprentice registration. An eyelash extension technician apprentice registration shall be obtained and used only for the purpose of receiving the amount of training required to qualify for a licensing examination given by the Board.