New Hampshireesthetician license & exam requirements
NIC national examHow to get licensed as an esthetician (esthetics license) in New Hampshire: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official New Hampshire board.
- License
- Esthetician (Esthetics license)
- Training hours
- 600 (school) or 1,200-hour apprenticeship (~8 months)
- Written exam
- NIC national exam
- Exam vendor
- Prov, Inc. (for OPLC)
Exam details & notes
OPLC (Board of Barbering, Cosmetology & Esthetics) contracts Prov, Inc. to administer NIC written AND practical exams (OPLC-hosted Prov CIB dated 1/20/2025). NIC esthetics theory: 110 items (100 scored + 10 unscored), 90 minutes, 75% pass; content = Scientific Concepts 55% / Skin Care and Services 45%. A NH State Law exam is administered alongside the written. Both written and practical required for all license categories. Unusual: formal apprenticeship alternative (1,200 hours). Note: NIC's own maps page still shows D.L. Roope for NH — outdated; OPLC's 2025 CIB confirms Prov.
Preparing for the New Hampshire exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. That's exactly what New Hampshire's NIC exam tests. Study your New Hampshire law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →New Hampshire esthetician license FAQ
Does New Hampshire use the NIC esthetician exam?
Yes. New Hampshire uses the NIC national esthetics theory examination, administered by Prov.
How many training hours does New Hampshire require for an esthetician license?
600 (school) or 1,200-hour apprenticeship (~8 months)
How do I get an esthetician license in New Hampshire?
Complete the required training hours (600 (school) or 1,200-hour apprenticeship (~8 months)), satisfy the written exam requirement (NIC national exam, vendor Prov), and apply through the New Hampshire board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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.