Nebraskaesthetician license & exam requirements
NIC national examHow to get licensed as an esthetician in Nebraska: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Nebraska board.
- License
- Esthetician
- Training hours
- 600
- Written exam
- NIC national exam
- Exam vendor
- PSI (proctoring NIC written exam); licensing by DHHS
Exam details & notes
DHHS examination page confirms the NIC written (national) exam is required and states explicitly 'There is NO hands-on practical exam' — unusual written-only state. PSI administers the CBT at Nebraska and nationwide sites; same-day results; English only; applicants must submit a complete DHHS license application before authorization to test. Passing score not published on DHHS page (NIC standard is 75). Licensing sits under DHHS Licensure Unit / Board of Cosmetology, Electrology, Esthetics, Nail Technology & Body Art. A free 50-question open-book online jurisprudence exam exists but counts toward CE, not initial licensure. 8 hrs CE per biennium for renewal.
Preparing for the Nebraska exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. That's exactly what Nebraska's NIC exam tests. Study your Nebraska law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Nebraska esthetician license FAQ
Does Nebraska use the NIC esthetician exam?
Yes. Nebraska uses the NIC national esthetics theory examination, administered by PSI.
How many training hours does Nebraska require for an esthetician license?
600
How do I get an esthetician license in Nebraska?
Complete the required training hours (600), satisfy the written exam requirement (NIC national exam, vendor PSI), and apply through the Nebraska board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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.