Nevadaesthetician license & exam requirements
State-specific examHow to get licensed as an esthetician (plus advanced esthetician tier) in Nevada: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Nevada board.
- License
- Esthetician (plus Advanced Esthetician tier)
- Training hours
- 600
- Written exam
- State-specific exam
- Exam vendor
- Pearson VUE (theory + state law); practical at Board office
Exam details & notes
Three exams: theory (75% pass), Nevada State Law exam (25 questions, 75% pass) — a distinct state-law section — both CBT via Pearson VUE in English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Korean/Simplified Chinese; plus a hands-on practical administered at the Board office (pass/fail). Theory appears Nevada-developed (no NIC affiliation found on board or Pearson VUE pages; NIC maps does not list a NV cosmetology provider) — theory question count/time not published on accessible pages (handbook PDF unparseable). Unusual: Advanced Esthetician tier (NRS 644A.328): 900-hour curriculum, or esthetician license + 300 additional hours, permitting laser/IPL/RF/energy-device work under healthcare-professional supervision; legacy pathway required 150 documented laser hours. Confidence medium due to unverified theory format and NIC status inferred from absence.
Some details for Nevada were ambiguous on the official board site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check the specifics with the board before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Nevada exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. Nevada runs its own written exam, but it covers largely the same core science and safety material, so the course is strong preparation. Study your Nevada law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Nevada esthetician license FAQ
Does Nevada use the NIC esthetician exam?
No. Nevada uses a state-specific written exam (Pearson VUE) rather than the NIC national exam.
How many training hours does Nevada require for an esthetician license?
600
How do I get an esthetician license in Nevada?
Complete the required training hours (600), satisfy the written exam requirement (State-specific exam, vendor Pearson VUE), and apply through the Nevada board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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.