Maineesthetician license & exam requirements
NIC national examHow to get licensed as an aesthetician (maine's statutory spelling) in Maine: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Maine board.
- License
- Aesthetician (Maine's statutory spelling)
- Training hours
- 600 (32 MRS §14232); on-the-job trainee pathway under a qualified supervisor also exists (secondary sources cite ~1,000 training hours)
- Written exam
- NIC national exam
- Exam vendor
- Prov, Inc. (transitioned from D.L. Roope Administrations) for the Barbering & Cosmetology Licensing Program, Maine OPOR
Exam details & notes
Both NIC written and NIC practical exams required — the state's Prov candidate bulletin says OPOR contracted Prov to administer 'NIC Barbering, Cosmetology and related fields examinations' including Aesthetician, and that every license category must pass BOTH written and practical. Written is computer-based, ~90 minutes; practical ~3 hours with own kit/models (per NIC specs). No separate Maine jurisprudence exam published. Note the vendor change: older guides still point to D.L. Roope, whose site now only lists WA/WV/WI — Maine registration is via provexam.com. Minimum age 17, 10th-grade education.
Preparing for the Maine exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. That's exactly what Maine's NIC exam tests. Study your Maine law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Maine esthetician license FAQ
Does Maine use the NIC esthetician exam?
Yes. Maine uses the NIC national esthetics theory examination, administered by DL Roope.
How many training hours does Maine require for an esthetician license?
600 (32 MRS §14232); on-the-job trainee pathway under a qualified supervisor also exists (secondary sources cite ~1,000 training hours)
How do I get an esthetician license in Maine?
Complete the required training hours (600 (32 MRS §14232); on-the-job trainee pathway under a qualified supervisor also exists (secondary sources cite ~1,000 training hours)), satisfy the written exam requirement (NIC national exam, vendor DL Roope), and apply through the Maine board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine 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.