(a) Each instructor for an approved nail specialist trainee course must be approved by the Department of State. To be approved, an instructor must demonstrate three years of experience as a licensed nail specialist.

(b) An instructor who does not qualify under subdivision (a) of this section may be approved as a technical expert if the instructor submits an application and resume establishing, to the satisfaction of the Department of State, that the applicant is an expert in and has at least three years experience in a specific technical subject related to the performance of nail specialist services. Approval by the Department of State shall specify the subject(s) within the nail specialist trainee course or course subject for which approval is given.