Which license is required to operate as an independent contractor in Ohio?

Which license is required to operate as an independent contractor in Ohio?

• A. Ohio managers license
• B. Cosmetology license
• C. Esthetician license
• D. Instructor license

Answer: (A)

In Ohio, you must hold the license that matches the services you actually perform, even if you’re an independent contractor. There is no “managers” license in this field, and an instructor license is for teaching, not practicing on clients. A cosmetology license covers a broader range of services (hair, nails, skincare), but if you’re doing only esthetic services, the esthetician license is the one that officially authorizes you to practice. So for operating as an independent esthetics practitioner, the esthetician license is the required credential.

In Ohio, you must hold the license that matches the services you actually perform, even if you’re an independent contractor. There is no “managers” license in this field, and an instructor license is for teaching, not practicing on clients. A cosmetology license covers a broader range of services (hair, nails, skincare), but if you’re doing only esthetic services, the esthetician license is the one that officially authorizes you to practice. So for operating as an independent esthetics practitioner, the esthetician license is the required credential.