In 1629, King Charles I of England "erected into a province," all the land from Albemarle Sound on the north to the St. John's River on the south, which he directed should be called Carolina. The word Carolina is from the word Carolus, the Latin form of Charles.

When Carolina was divided in 1710, the southern part was called South Carolina and the northern, or older settlement, North Carolina. From this came the nickname the “Old North State.” Historians have recorded that the principle products during the early history of North Carolina were "tar, pitch, and turpentine." It was during one of the fiercest battles of the War Between the States, so the story goes, that the column supporting the North Carolina troops was driven from the field. After the battle the North Carolinians, who had successfully fought it out alone, were greeted from the passing derelict regiment with the question: "Any more tar down in the Old North State, boys?" Quick as a flash came the answer: "No, not a bit, old Jeff's bought it all up." "Is that so; what is he going to do with it?" was asked. "He's going to put on you-un's heels to make you stick better in the next fight." Creecy relates that General Lee, upon hearing of the incident, said: "God bless the “Tar Heel” boys," and from that they took the name.

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North Carolina State Board of Cosmetology License Information

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

Requirements
COSMETOLOGY: 1500 hours
ESTHETICIAN: 600 hours
NAIL TECHNOLOGY: 300 hours

Reciprocity
Applicant must meet hourly criteria set forth by North Carolina and must also have been working in the field for a period of at least one year (within the last 3 years) prior to applying.

Contact Information
North Carolina Board of Cosmetology
1201 Front St #110
Raleigh, NC 27609-7533
919-733-4117 (phone)
919-733-4127 (fax)

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