North Carolinaesthetician license & exam requirements
NIC national examHow to get licensed as an esthetician in North Carolina: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official North Carolina board.
- License
- Esthetician
- Training hours
- 600
- Written exam
- NIC national exam
- Exam vendor
- Prov (current administrator per board site; previously DL Roope Administrations with theory at IQT centers)
Exam details & notes
Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners requires NIC esthetics written and practical exams, 75% to pass each. Written is ~90 min CBT. Candidates now apply/schedule through provexam.com (board site directs to Prov; Prov publishes an NC Esthetics CIB) — many third-party guides still cite DL Roope, so cite the board page. No separate state-law written exam published. No apprenticeship path for esthetics (board states apprenticeships exist only for cosmetology/barbering-adjacent trades, not esthetics). 6-month non-renewable temporary permit available after graduation ($5).
Preparing for the North Carolina exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. That's exactly what North Carolina's NIC exam tests. Study your North Carolina law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →North Carolina esthetician license FAQ
Does North Carolina use the NIC esthetician exam?
Yes. North Carolina uses the NIC national esthetics theory examination, administered by DL Roope.
How many training hours does North Carolina require for an esthetician license?
600
How do I get an esthetician license in North Carolina?
Complete the required training hours (600), satisfy the written exam requirement (NIC national exam, vendor DL Roope), and apply through the North Carolina board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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.