Idahoesthetician license & exam requirements
NIC national examHow to get licensed as an esthetician in Idaho: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Idaho board.
- License
- Esthetician
- Training hours
- 600 (school) or 1,200 apprenticeship hours
- Written exam
- NIC national exam
- Exam vendor
- Prov, Inc. (for the Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board, DOPL)
Exam details & notes
Both NIC Written and NIC Practical exams required (Prov CIB explicitly lists 'Esthetician — Written Exam: NIC Written CIB; Practical Exam: NIC Practical CIB'). Written exams $88 each, taken remotely via Examroom.ai proctoring; practicals at 3 in-state sites. Passing is an overall scaled score of 75.00 per NIC standard. No separate state-law exam appears in the Prov CIB. Unusual: HB 514 (signed Feb 2026, effective July 1, 2026) lets students sit for exams after completing 80% of education hours.
Preparing for the Idaho exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. That's exactly what Idaho's NIC exam tests. Study your Idaho law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Idaho esthetician license FAQ
Does Idaho use the NIC esthetician exam?
Yes. Idaho uses the NIC national esthetics theory examination, administered by Prov.
How many training hours does Idaho require for an esthetician license?
600 (school) or 1,200 apprenticeship hours
How do I get an esthetician license in Idaho?
Complete the required training hours (600 (school) or 1,200 apprenticeship hours), satisfy the written exam requirement (NIC national exam, vendor Prov), and apply through the Idaho board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho 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.