Kansasesthetician license & exam requirements
State-specific examHow to get licensed as an esthetician in Kansas: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Kansas board.
- License
- Esthetician
- Training hours
- 1000 (raised from 650 effective July 1, 2009)
- Written exam
- State-specific exam
- Exam vendor
- Ergometrics / National Testing Network (since 7/1/2013), via CosmetologyKansas.com for the Kansas Board of Cosmetology
Exam details & notes
Written + practical, 75 to pass each ($75 per exam). Board's own history sheet shows NIC exams were used only 7/1995–1/1996; current exams are Ergometrics/NTN-developed. The 2-hour computer-based written exam covers professional knowledge AND Kansas laws/regs (state law folded into the written exam, referencing KBOC General Laws Rules and Regulations — third-party sites describe ~20 law questions). Unusual: effective July 1, 2020 the 'practical' exams are administered in WRITTEN format; a Blood Spill procedure component (added 2005) is separately retakable ($50). Both parts must be completed within 12 months.
Preparing for the Kansas exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. Kansas runs its own written exam, but it covers largely the same core science and safety material, so the course is strong preparation. Study your Kansas law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Kansas esthetician license FAQ
Does Kansas use the NIC esthetician exam?
No. Kansas uses a state-specific written exam (Ergometrics/NTN) rather than the NIC national exam.
How many training hours does Kansas require for an esthetician license?
1000 (raised from 650 effective July 1, 2009)
How do I get an esthetician license in Kansas?
Complete the required training hours (1000 (raised from 650 effective July 1, 2009)), satisfy the written exam requirement (State-specific exam, vendor Ergometrics/NTN), and apply through the Kansas board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas 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.