Source: Fenton Roman / Getty Maryland eyelash extension technicians now have a new licensing option as the state moves to regulate the growing beauty service industry. The Maryland Board of Cosmetologists launched its Temporary Eyelash Extension Technician License on April 1, 2026. The license is intended for people who provide eyelash extension services but do not already hold a cosmetologist or esthetician license. House Bill 1223 authorized the state to establish a limited license specifically for eyelash extension services, creating a more targeted path for workers in the industry. The temporary license can be renewed once for an additional year while technicians work toward obtaining the state’s forthcoming standard eyelash extension license.