Some people believe that Ohioans gave Michigan the nickname “The Wolverine State” around 1835 during a dispute over the Toledo strip, a piece of land along the border between Ohio and Michigan. Rumors in Ohio at the time described Michiganians as being as vicious and bloodthirsty as wolverines. This dispute became known as the Toledo War.

Another reason given for the nickname is a story that has Native Americans, during the 1830s, comparing Michigan settlers to wolverines. Some native people, according to this story, disliked the way settlers were taking the land because it made them think of how the gluttonous wolverine went after its food.

Another nickname for Michigan is the “Great Lake State.” Michigan's shores touch four of the five Great Lakes, and Michigan has more than 11,000 inland lakes. In Michigan, you are never more than 6 miles from an inland lake or more than 85 miles from a Great Lake. From 1969 to 1975 and from 1977 to 1983 Michigan's automobile license plates featured the legend, GREAT LAKE STATE.
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Michigan State Board of Cosmetology License Information

In order to obtain a license in cosmetology, nail technology, esthetics, barbering, or electrology in the state of Michigan, students must complete the requirements listed below. Please contact the Michigan Board of Cosmetology for more information.

Requirements
COSMETOLOGIST: 1500 hours
ESTHETICS: 400 hours
NAIL TECHNICIAN: 400 hours
ELECTROLOGY: 300 hours
BARBERING: 1750 hours

Additional Requirements
All applicants must be at least 17 years of age and have a minimum level of education equivalent to the 9th grade.

Reciprocity
All individuals licensed in another state may obtain their license in the state of Michigan by making an application to the board and meeting the requirements of 17 years of age and a 9th grade education. No examination is required. For those individuals whose states have requirements less than those in Michigan a credit of 100 hours per every 6 months work experience will be awarded.

Contact Information
Michigan Bureau of Commercial Services - Board of Cosmetology
P.O. Box 30018
Lansing, MI 48909
517-241-9201 (phone)
517-241-9280 (fax)

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