New Jersey esthetician exam
State-specific examWhat it takes to get licensed as a skin care specialist in New Jersey, from the state's official board and exam vendor.
- License
- Skin Care Specialist
- Training hours
- 600
- Written exam
- State-specific exam
- Exam vendor
- Prometric / Iso-Quality Testing (IQT)
Exam details & notes
Distinct title: 'Skin Care Specialist' (not 'esthetician'). NJ-specific exams, not NIC. Written theory via Prometric's IQT network (took over from PSI circa Dec 2020 — many guides still incorrectly cite PSI): ~115 items (105 scored + 10 pretest), 2 hours, 75% pass; includes an embedded NJ Laws & Regulations section (~5 items) rather than a separate law exam. Content outline: Safety/Sanitation/Disinfection 25, Skin Structure 20, Skin Treatments 25, Hair Removal 10, Makeup 15, Consultation/Conduct 5, NJ Law 5. Hands-on practical exam (1.5 hr) also required, administered under Board oversight. Schools upload graduate eligibility electronically. Min age 17, HS diploma/equivalent. Confidence medium: official Consumer Affairs page confirms 600 hours and 'examination administered by the Board' but not vendor/format; format from Prometric/IQT-derived prep sources.
Some details for New Jersey 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 New Jersey exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. New Jersey runs its own written exam, but it covers largely the same core science and safety material, so the course is strong preparation. Study your New Jersey law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
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Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the New Jersey 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.