New Jerseyesthetician license & exam requirements
State-specific examHow to get licensed as a skin care specialist in New Jersey: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official New Jersey board.
- 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.
Free esthetician practice questions →New Jersey esthetician license FAQ
Does New Jersey use the NIC esthetician exam?
No. New Jersey uses a state-specific written exam (Prometric) rather than the NIC national exam.
How many training hours does New Jersey require for an esthetician license?
600
How do I get an esthetician license in New Jersey?
Complete the required training hours (600), satisfy the written exam requirement (State-specific exam, vendor Prometric), and apply through the New Jersey board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 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.