Arkansasesthetician license & exam requirements
NIC national examHow to get licensed as an aesthetician (esthetician) in Arkansas: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Arkansas board.
- License
- Aesthetician (Esthetician)
- Training hours
- 600 (350 additional-hours path for already-licensed cosmetologists)
- Written exam
- NIC national exam
- Exam vendor
- Prov
Exam details & notes
Regulated by the Arkansas Department of Health Cosmetology Section (board functions transferred to ADH). Written exam is the NIC National Esthetics Theory examination (90 minutes) administered by Prov ($78/written per ADH-hosted CIBs); Prov offers remote proctoring. A separate Arkansas State Law examination is also required. ADH's aesthetician CIB cites a passing score of 70; some third-party sources say 75. Ambiguity flagged: older board materials and third-party guides still describe a hands-on practical exam (historically held bi-monthly), but ADH's current testing page lists only written CIBs via Prov — current status of the hands-on practical could not be confirmed from the official site, hence medium confidence.
Some details for Arkansas were ambiguous on the official board site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check the specifics with the board before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Arkansas exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. That's exactly what Arkansas's NIC exam tests. Study your Arkansas law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Arkansas esthetician license FAQ
Does Arkansas use the NIC esthetician exam?
Yes. Arkansas uses the NIC national esthetics theory examination, administered by Prov.
How many training hours does Arkansas require for an esthetician license?
600 (350 additional-hours path for already-licensed cosmetologists)
How do I get an esthetician license in Arkansas?
Complete the required training hours (600 (350 additional-hours path for already-licensed cosmetologists)), satisfy the written exam requirement (NIC national exam, vendor Prov), and apply through the Arkansas board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Arkansas esthetician or cosmetology-related board exam?
PrepTempo's Esthetician State Board course covers the NIC national theory core (infection control, skin science, analysis, and treatments) with free sample questions and free Chapter 1. Study Arkansas law-and-rules from your board on top of the core.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Arkansas board. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state board, the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), or any exam vendor, and they do not endorse this product.