Connecticutesthetician license & exam requirements
No written examHow to get licensed as an esthetician in Connecticut: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Connecticut board.
- License
- Esthetician
- Training hours
- 600 (no exam — licensure by education plus application)
- Written exam
- No written exam
- Exam vendor
- None (no exam required)
Exam details & notes
Unusual: Connecticut licenses estheticians (Department of Public Health, licensure mandatory since July 1, 2020) but requires NO written or practical examination — just completion of a 600-hour course at an approved school, an online application, and a $100 fee. A grandfathering path (two years of continuous CT practice before January 1, 2021) was available to applicants applying before January 1, 2025 and has now closed. Note the contrast: CT hairdressers/cosmeticians do take an exam (Prometric appears as CT's provider on NIC's map), but the esthetician credential has no exam requirement.
Preparing for the Connecticut exam
Connecticutdoesn't require a written esthetician exam — licensure is by training and application.PrepTempo's Esthetician course is still useful to confirm you've mastered the core science and safety material before you practice.
Free esthetician practice questions →Connecticut esthetician license FAQ
Does Connecticut use the NIC esthetician exam?
No. Connecticut does not require a written esthetician examination for licensure.
How many training hours does Connecticut require for an esthetician license?
600 (no exam — licensure by education plus application)
How do I get an esthetician license in Connecticut?
Complete the required training hours (600 (no exam — licensure by education plus application)), satisfy the written exam requirement (No written exam), and apply through the Connecticut board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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.