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Aesthetician License
Individual license to practice aesthetics; includes initial licensure, reciprocity, renewal and restoration.
Licensing authority: Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering / Division of Professional Regulation · Application information
Initial licensure by examination — apprenticeship
All of the following:
- National Esthetics Theory Examination
- National Esthetics Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Application
- Submit required application, documentation and fees; first-time examination applicants apply through Prometric and provide their school transcript directly to it.
- Apprenticeship Period
- 5100 §3.3.7 requires completion in not less than 30 weeks and not more than 24 months; licensed shop, approved teacher and documented hours are required.
- Bulletin Instructions
- The Board page directs candidates to the NIC CIB for their specific examination and test date; its older paragraph still describes a transition to 2022 exams on August 1, 2024. Requirement leaves reference the current frozen registered versions supplied by this task.
- Criminal History
- No substantially related conviction; the Board may waive §5127(a)(6) under the standards and review specified there and in 29 Del. C. §8735(x).
- Discipline
- Disclose prior administrative penalties and agreements; the Board determines their effect after hearing (§5127(a)(7)); no pending disciplinary proceedings or unresolved complaints (§5127(a)(8)).
- Fitness
- No practice-limiting drug or alcohol impairment (§5127(a)(5)).
- General Education
- Successfully completed tenth grade or equivalent, supported by a certified transcript or other proof accepted by the Board (§5127(a)(1)).
- Training
- Complete 1,200 apprenticeship hours; no more than 10 hours daily or 40 weekly excluding makeup; complete within two years (§5127(a)(2)).
Initial licensure by examination — foreign trained applicant
All of the following:
- National Esthetics Theory Examination
- National Esthetics Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Application
- Submit required application, documentation and fees; first-time examination applicants apply through Prometric and provide their school transcript directly to it.
- Bulletin Instructions
- The Board page directs candidates to the NIC CIB for their specific examination and test date; its older paragraph still describes a transition to 2022 exams on August 1, 2024. Requirement leaves reference the current frozen registered versions supplied by this task.
- Criminal History
- No substantially related conviction; the Board may waive §5127(a)(6) under the standards and review specified there and in 29 Del. C. §8735(x).
- Discipline
- Disclose prior administrative penalties and agreements; the Board determines their effect after hearing (§5127(a)(7)); no pending disciplinary proceedings or unresolved complaints (§5127(a)(8)).
- Fitness
- No practice-limiting drug or alcohol impairment (§5127(a)(5)).
- General Education
- Successfully completed tenth grade or equivalent, supported by a certified transcript or other proof accepted by the Board (§5127(a)(1)).
- Training
- Provide evidence satisfactory to the Board of training equivalent to §5127(a)(2), while meeting all other §5127 requirements.
- Translation And Evaluation
- 5100 §1.3 requires an acceptable translation when appropriate and a Board-approved credential evaluation.
Initial licensure by examination with military education, training or experience credit
All of the following:
- National Esthetics Theory Examination
- National Esthetics Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Application
- Submit required application, documentation and fees; first-time examination applicants apply through Prometric and provide their school transcript directly to it.
- Bulletin Instructions
- The Board page directs candidates to the NIC CIB for their specific examination and test date; its older paragraph still describes a transition to 2022 exams on August 1, 2024. Requirement leaves reference the current frozen registered versions supplied by this task.
- Criminal History
- No substantially related conviction; the Board may waive §5127(a)(6) under the standards and review specified there and in 29 Del. C. §8735(x).
- Discipline
- Disclose prior administrative penalties and agreements; the Board determines their effect after hearing (§5127(a)(7)); no pending disciplinary proceedings or unresolved complaints (§5127(a)(8)).
- Fitness
- No practice-limiting drug or alcohol impairment (§5127(a)(5)).
- General Education
- Successfully completed tenth grade or equivalent, supported by a certified transcript or other proof accepted by the Board (§5127(a)(1)).
- Military Status
- Active duty military, National Guard, military reserve, retired military or military veteran as defined in §8735(p)(7).
- Other Requirements
- All other licensure requirements, including examination, still apply.
- Training Credit
- Board must accept military training, education or experience substantially equivalent to the legal training requirement; submit proof with a new or pending full-license application.
Initial licensure by examination — school training
All of the following:
- National Esthetics Theory Examination
- National Esthetics Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Application
- Submit required application, documentation and fees; first-time examination applicants apply through Prometric and provide their school transcript directly to it.
- Bulletin Instructions
- The Board page directs candidates to the NIC CIB for their specific examination and test date; its older paragraph still describes a transition to 2022 exams on August 1, 2024. Requirement leaves reference the current frozen registered versions supplied by this task.
- Criminal History
- No substantially related conviction; the Board may waive §5127(a)(6) under the standards and review specified there and in 29 Del. C. §8735(x).
- Discipline
- Disclose prior administrative penalties and agreements; the Board determines their effect after hearing (§5127(a)(7)); no pending disciplinary proceedings or unresolved complaints (§5127(a)(8)).
- Earlier School Condition
- 5100 §15.0 states: "An applicant who can demonstrate, to the Board's satisfaction, that the applicant began school prior to June 26, 2010 shall complete 125 hours of education in nail technology. An applicant who began school on or after June 26, 2010 shall complete 300 hours of education in nail technology. 20 DE Reg. 916 (05/01/17) 26 DE Reg. 1077 (06/01/23) 15.0 Education Requirements for Aesthetician Applicants [ 24 Del.C. §5127(a)(2) ] An applicant who can demonstrate, to the Board's satisfaction, that the applicant began school prior to June 26, 2010 shall complete 300 hours of education in aesthetics. An applicant who began school on or after June 26, 2010 shall complete 600 hours of education in aesthetics.". The 600-hour statute controls; the rule states the Board's older-started-school treatment.
- Fitness
- No practice-limiting drug or alcohol impairment (§5127(a)(5)).
- General Education
- Successfully completed tenth grade or equivalent, supported by a certified transcript or other proof accepted by the Board (§5127(a)(1)).
- Training
- Complete at least 600 hours of aesthetics study under §5127(a)(2).
Late renewal within five years
- Application
- Renew through DELPROS; pay renewal fee and late fee.
- Continuing Education
- Provide proof of any continuing education requirements established by the Board (§5111(b)).
- Existing License
- License has lapsed for less than five years.
- Practice
- Do not practice with an expired license or resume before active renewal is confirmed.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter I
24 Del. C. §5111(b): biennial renewal and lapse
- Delaware Division of Professional Regulation: Renewal
Renewing Expired Individual Licenses
License continuation during military deployment
- Other Duties
- All other licensure requirements remain applicable under §8735(p)(5).
- Protection
- No expiry until 180 days after return if no CE is required, or 270 days if CE is required; submit renewal documentation in the corresponding statutory period.
- Qualifying Person
- Qualifying military person with a valid license at deployment; submit continuation request through DELPROS.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- 29 Del. C. § 8735
29 Del. C. §8735(p)(1)–(5): deployed-license continuation
- Delaware Division of Professional Regulation: Military
Continuation of License/Permit for Active Military Personnel
Military reinstatement within two years — member
- Applicant
- Qualifying military person.
- Lapsed License
- Apply within two years of lapse; the license must not have been suspended or revoked unless restored before lapse.
- Proof And Fees
- Submit profession's reinstatement documents and fees, acceptable official status and Delaware assignment proof; for an aesthetics or instructor license lapsed within two years, §5111(b) permits renewal without the over-five-year practical retest.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- 29 Del. C. § 8735
29 Del. C. §8735(q): military reinstatement within two years
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter I
24 Del. C. §5111(b): biennial renewal and lapse
Military reinstatement within two years — spouse
- Applicant
- Spouse of qualifying military person.
- Lapsed License
- Apply within two years of lapse; the license must not have been suspended or revoked unless restored before lapse.
- Proof And Fees
- Submit profession's reinstatement documents and fees, acceptable official status and Delaware assignment proof; for an aesthetics or instructor license lapsed within two years, §5111(b) permits renewal without the over-five-year practical retest.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- 29 Del. C. § 8735
29 Del. C. §8735(q): military reinstatement within two years
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter I
24 Del. C. §5111(b): biennial renewal and lapse
Reapplication by reciprocity after expiration over five years — Method 1
- Application
- Apply in DELPROS and pay fees.
- Board Prior Exam Condition
- The Board's reciprocity page states: "Both methods require you to have passed a written and practical examination which was professionally developed and used on a national basis.". This unnamed prior examination slot is a condition; §5131 and §5111(a) establish issuance by reciprocity.
- Board Reapplication Condition
- The renewal page requires a current external license and at least one continuous year of practice within the past five years: "You must reapply by reciprocity if you previously held a DE license AND… it has been over 5 years since the license expired, AND you hold a current license in another jurisdiction, AND you have practiced in that jurisdiction for at least one continuous year within the past five years.".
- English
- If the written exam was in another language, demonstrate English communication ability under §5131(b).
- Good Standing
- Submit evidence verified by oath of good standing under §5127(a)(5)–(8).
- License
- Hold a current aesthetics license in good standing from a state, District of Columbia or U.S. territory; submit verification of all present and past licenses directly from each licensing authority and copies of current licenses.
- Method
- A current jurisdiction has substantially similar licensing standards.
- Previous Delaware License
- Former Delaware Aesthetician license expired more than five years.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter II: Aesthetician License
24 Del. C. §5131(a)
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter I
24 Del. C. §5111(a): examination, reciprocity, or otherwise qualified
- Delaware Division of Professional Regulation: Renewal
Reapplication by Reciprocity
- Delaware Division of Professional Regulation: Reciprocity
Selecting the Method of Reciprocity: prior national examinations
Reapplication by reciprocity after expiration over five years — Method 2
- Application
- Apply in DELPROS and pay fees.
- Board Prior Exam Condition
- The Board's reciprocity page states: "Both methods require you to have passed a written and practical examination which was professionally developed and used on a national basis.". This unnamed prior examination slot is a condition; §5131 and §5111(a) establish issuance by reciprocity.
- Board Reapplication Condition
- The renewal page requires a current external license and at least one continuous year of practice within the past five years: "You must reapply by reciprocity if you previously held a DE license AND… it has been over 5 years since the license expired, AND you hold a current license in another jurisdiction, AND you have practiced in that jurisdiction for at least one continuous year within the past five years.".
- English
- If the written exam was in another language, demonstrate English communication ability under §5131(b).
- Good Standing
- Submit evidence verified by oath of good standing under §5127(a)(5)–(8).
- License
- Hold a current aesthetics license in good standing from a state, District of Columbia or U.S. territory; submit verification of all present and past licenses directly from each licensing authority and copies of current licenses.
- Method
- All current jurisdictions have less stringent requirements; satisfy the specific aesthetics §5131(a) requirement of work during 3 of the last 5 years.
- Previous Delaware License
- Former Delaware Aesthetician license expired more than five years.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter II: Aesthetician License
24 Del. C. §5131(a)
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter I
24 Del. C. §5111(a): examination, reciprocity, or otherwise qualified
- Delaware Division of Professional Regulation: Renewal
Reapplication by Reciprocity
- Delaware Division of Professional Regulation: Reciprocity
Selecting the Method of Reciprocity: prior national examinations
Reinstatement after expiration over five years
- Application
- Submit reinstatement application and fee through DELPROS; the Board provides examination registration information after reviewing the application.
- Examination
- Retake and pass the profession's practical examination; no theory examination is required by §5111(b) for this restoration route.
- Former License
- Previous Delaware Aesthetician license expired more than five years.
- Practice
- Do not resume practice until reinstatement is confirmed.
Biennial renewal
- Application
- Renew through DELPROS; pay renewal fee.
- Continuing Education
- Provide proof of any continuing education requirements established by the Board (§5111(b)).
- Existing License
- Existing Delaware license; aesthetician and instructor licenses expire March 31 of even years.
- Practice
- Do not practice with an expired license or resume before active renewal is confirmed.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter I
24 Del. C. §5111(b): biennial renewal and lapse
- Delaware Division of Professional Regulation: Renewal
Renewing Expired Individual Licenses
New license after revocation
All of the following:
- National Esthetics Theory Examination
- National Esthetics Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Application
- Submit required application, documentation and fees; first-time examination applicants apply through Prometric and provide their school transcript directly to it.
- Bulletin Instructions
- The Board page directs candidates to the NIC CIB for their specific examination and test date; its older paragraph still describes a transition to 2022 exams on August 1, 2024. Requirement leaves reference the current frozen registered versions supplied by this task.
- Criminal History
- No substantially related conviction; the Board may waive §5127(a)(6) under the standards and review specified there and in 29 Del. C. §8735(x).
- Discipline
- Disclose prior administrative penalties and agreements; the Board determines their effect after hearing (§5127(a)(7)); no pending disciplinary proceedings or unresolved complaints (§5127(a)(8)).
- Fitness
- No practice-limiting drug or alcohol impairment (§5127(a)(5)).
- General Education
- Successfully completed tenth grade or equivalent, supported by a certified transcript or other proof accepted by the Board (§5127(a)(1)).
- Previous License
- Previous license revoked; §5111(d) requires a new application, all examinations and all appropriate fees.
Reinstatement after suspension or removal of probation
- Board Decision
- Comply with disciplinary or corrective measures the Board imposes under §5114(c); restoration remains subject to the individual order. No particular currently offered examination is identified by that provision.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter I
24 Del. C. §5114(c): suspended license or probation
Unrestricted licensure following voluntary treatment
- Program
- Complete the Voluntary Treatment Option program and comply with the treatment agreement and any Board restrictions before applying for unrestricted licensure.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- 24 DE Admin. Code 5100 Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
5100 §17.9: unrestricted licensure following voluntary treatment
- 24 DE Admin. Code 5100 Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
5100 §17.4: voluntary treatment participation
Licensure by reciprocity — Method 1
- Application
- Apply in DELPROS and pay fees.
- Board Prior Exam Condition
- The Board's reciprocity page states: "Both methods require you to have passed a written and practical examination which was professionally developed and used on a national basis.". This unnamed prior examination slot is a condition; §5131 and §5111(a) establish issuance by reciprocity.
- English
- If the written exam was in another language, demonstrate English communication ability under §5131(b).
- Good Standing
- Submit evidence verified by oath of good standing under §5127(a)(5)–(8).
- License
- Hold a current aesthetics license in good standing from a state, District of Columbia or U.S. territory; submit verification of all present and past licenses directly from each licensing authority and copies of current licenses.
- Method
- A current licensing jurisdiction has substantially similar standards.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter II: Aesthetician License
24 Del. C. §5131(a)
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter II: Aesthetician License
24 Del. C. §5131(b)
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter I
24 Del. C. §5111(a): examination, reciprocity, or otherwise qualified
- Delaware Division of Professional Regulation: Reciprocity
Selecting the Method of Reciprocity: prior national examinations
Licensure by reciprocity — Method 2
- Application
- Apply in DELPROS and pay fees.
- Board Experience Condition
- The Board reciprocity page states: "Proof of at least one year of full-time experience within the last five years. Your experience must be in the field in which you are applying for a Delaware License. The proof must show at least one continuous year of experience in the past five years . The year of experience must be a full uninterrupted year of work while holding a valid license in the same field of cosmetology to which you are applying.". Rule 5100 §5.0 also states one continuous year in the jurisdiction of current licensure. The specific aesthetics statute requires 3 of the last 5 years.
- Board Prior Exam Condition
- The Board's reciprocity page states: "Both methods require you to have passed a written and practical examination which was professionally developed and used on a national basis.". This unnamed prior examination slot is a condition; §5131 and §5111(a) establish issuance by reciprocity.
- English
- If the written exam was in another language, demonstrate English communication ability under §5131(b).
- Good Standing
- Submit evidence verified by oath of good standing under §5127(a)(5)–(8).
- License
- Hold a current aesthetics license in good standing from a state, District of Columbia or U.S. territory; submit verification of all present and past licenses directly from each licensing authority and copies of current licenses.
- Method
- All current licensing jurisdictions have less stringent standards. Under the specific aesthetics statute §5131(a), prove work in another jurisdiction or jurisdictions for 3 of the last 5 years immediately before application.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter II: Aesthetician License
24 Del. C. §5131(a)
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter II: Aesthetician License
24 Del. C. §5131(b)
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter I
24 Del. C. §5111(a): examination, reciprocity, or otherwise qualified
- Delaware Division of Professional Regulation: Reciprocity
Selecting the Method of Reciprocity: prior national examinations
- Delaware Division of Professional Regulation: Reciprocity
Additional Requirement for Method 2 Applicants: one year
- 24 DE Admin. Code 5100 Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
5100 §5.0: less stringent requirements
Temporary Work Permit for Aesthetics
Temporary supervised practice for a qualified aesthetics examination applicant; separate temporary reciprocity permission is provided by §2.10.
Licensing authority: Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering / Division of Professional Regulation · Application information
Temporary work permit pending examination
All of the following:
- National Esthetics Theory Examination
- National Esthetics Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Application
- Submit required application, documentation and fees; first-time examination applicants apply through Prometric and provide their school transcript directly to it.
- Board Failure Condition
- The Board page states: "If you do not pass both exams within two years after applying for the permit, your temporary permit will expire. You must wait one year from the date of the last exam, then reapply and meet all requirements for licensure. These requirements include repeating all educational requirements and re-taking and passing both exams.".
- Bulletin Instructions
- The Board page directs candidates to the NIC CIB for their specific examination and test date; its older paragraph still describes a transition to 2022 exams on August 1, 2024. Requirement leaves reference the current frozen registered versions supplied by this task.
- Criminal History
- No substantially related conviction; the Board may waive §5127(a)(6) under the standards and review specified there and in 29 Del. C. §8735(x).
- Discipline
- Disclose prior administrative penalties and agreements; the Board determines their effect after hearing (§5127(a)(7)); no pending disciplinary proceedings or unresolved complaints (§5127(a)(8)).
- Eligibility
- Otherwise qualified and eligible for the aesthetics examination; fees paid.
- Failure Wait
- 5100 §2.3 requires six months after the last failed examination before a new temporary-permit application after the two-year period; the Board exam page instead states one year and repeating education and both exams.
- Fitness
- No practice-limiting drug or alcohol impairment (§5127(a)(5)).
- General Education
- Successfully completed tenth grade or equivalent, supported by a certified transcript or other proof accepted by the Board (§5127(a)(1)).
- Permit Period
- Permit is valid until 30 days after the next available examination; eligibility for temporary permits lasts two years after application.
- Supervision
- Licensed aesthetician, aesthetics instructor, cosmetologist or cosmetology instructor.
Temporary work permit while reciprocity application is considered
- Application
- Apply in DELPROS and pay fees.
- Board Prior Exam Condition
- The Board's reciprocity page states: "Both methods require you to have passed a written and practical examination which was professionally developed and used on a national basis.". This unnamed prior examination slot is a condition; §5131 and §5111(a) establish issuance by reciprocity.
- English
- If the written exam was in another language, demonstrate English communication ability under §5131(b).
- Good Standing
- Submit evidence verified by oath of good standing under §5127(a)(5)–(8).
- License
- Hold a current aesthetics license in good standing from a state, District of Columbia or U.S. territory; submit verification of all present and past licenses directly from each licensing authority and copies of current licenses.
- Statutory Standards
- For aesthetics, satisfy the specific reciprocity provision §5131 rather than infer another profession's examination requirements from the general §5109 reference in §2.10.
- Temporary Decision
- Board may issue a temporary reciprocity work permit under §2.10; review experience for less stringent jurisdictions; permit expires 14 calendar days after the Board meeting considering the application.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-09-22.
- 24 DE Admin. Code 5100 Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
5100 §2.10: temporary reciprocity work permit
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter II: Aesthetician License
24 Del. C. §5131(a)
- 24 Del. C. Chapter 51, Subchapter I
24 Del. C. §5111(a): examination, reciprocity, or otherwise qualified
Subsequent temporary work permit after examination failure
All of the following:
- National Esthetics Theory Examination
- National Esthetics Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Application
- Submit required application, documentation and fees; first-time examination applicants apply through Prometric and provide their school transcript directly to it.
- Board Failure Condition
- The Board page states: "If you do not pass both exams within two years after applying for the permit, your temporary permit will expire. You must wait one year from the date of the last exam, then reapply and meet all requirements for licensure. These requirements include repeating all educational requirements and re-taking and passing both exams.".
- Bulletin Instructions
- The Board page directs candidates to the NIC CIB for their specific examination and test date; its older paragraph still describes a transition to 2022 exams on August 1, 2024. Requirement leaves reference the current frozen registered versions supplied by this task.
- Criminal History
- No substantially related conviction; the Board may waive §5127(a)(6) under the standards and review specified there and in 29 Del. C. §8735(x).
- Discipline
- Disclose prior administrative penalties and agreements; the Board determines their effect after hearing (§5127(a)(7)); no pending disciplinary proceedings or unresolved complaints (§5127(a)(8)).
- Eligibility
- Document examination failure and registration for the next examination.
- Failure Wait
- 5100 §2.3 requires six months after the last failed examination before a new temporary-permit application after the two-year period; the Board exam page instead states one year and repeating education and both exams.
- Fitness
- No practice-limiting drug or alcohol impairment (§5127(a)(5)).
- General Education
- Successfully completed tenth grade or equivalent, supported by a certified transcript or other proof accepted by the Board (§5127(a)(1)).
- Permit Period
- Permit is valid until 30 days after the next available examination; eligibility for temporary permits lasts two years after application.
- Supervision
- Licensed aesthetician, aesthetics instructor, cosmetologist or cosmetology instructor.
National Esthetics Practical Examination
This assessment does not have a question bank.
- Provider
- National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC); administered by Test Administration companies and States upon approval and authorization of NIC
- Format
- Performance (practical) examination on a mannequin in six timed or untimed core sections evaluated by examiners; States may add NIC additional sections (Eyelash Enhancement, Hair Removal of the Upper Lip with Hard Wax, Hard Wax of the Eyebrow, Particle Microdermabrasion); candidates bring their own supply kit
Examination sources
- NIC National Esthetics Practical Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
Content Outline — Core Domain Sections paragraph (job analysis basis)
- NIC National Esthetics Practical Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
Content Outline — Core Domain Sections list (makeup section)
- NIC National Esthetics Practical Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
Important Instructions — General
- NIC National Esthetics Practical Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
Content Outline — Core Domain Sections paragraph
- NIC National Esthetics Practical Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
CIB introduction — Additional Services
- NIC National Esthetics Practical Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
Candidate Cleanup and Final Summary — proctor instruction
- NIC Esthetics Eyelash Enhancement Additional Section CIB
Additional Section CIB — section heading
- NIC Esthetics Hair Removal of the Upper Lip with Hard Wax Additional Section CIB
Additional Section CIB — section heading
- NIC Esthetics Hard Wax of the Eyebrow Additional Section CIB
Additional Section CIB — section heading
- NIC Esthetics Particle Microdermabrasion Additional Section CIB
Additional Section CIB — section heading
- NIC National Esthetics Practical Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
CIB header — effective and revision dates
- NIC National Esthetics Practical Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
Important Instructions — Supplies
- NIC — NIC Exam Types
NIC Exam Types page — administration paragraph
- NIC — Examination Information
Examination Information page — Candidate Information Bulletins paragraph
- NIC Candidate Information Bulletin Selection (linked from nictesting.org)
CIB selection application — Exam Name list entry "Esthetics"
National Esthetics Theory Examination
- Provider
- National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC); administered by Test Administration companies and States upon approval and authorization of NIC
- Format
- Theory examination of four-option multiple-choice items, only one option correct
- Exam questions
- 110 items, of which 100 are weighted and contribute to the final score
- Time limit
- 90 minutes
Examination outline
SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS (55%) (55%)
- Basic knowledge of microbiology (i.e., bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi)
- Apply knowledge of infection control procedures related to: — Levels of infection control (i.e., sanitation, disinfection, sterilization)
- Apply knowledge of infection control procedures related to: — Methods of infection control (i.e., heat, chemical agents)
- Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Standard (Universal) Precautions
- Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Blood exposure procedures
- Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (e.g., manufacturer’s labeling)
- Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Handling of chemicals
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Cells and their functions
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Tissues (i.e., epithelial, connective, nerve, muscular)
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Organs and their function (e.g., skin, lungs, heart)
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Systems and their functions (e.g., muscular, integumentary, nervous, endocrine, skeletal)
- Demonstrate an understanding of histology and physiology of the skin related to: — Structure and function of the layers of the skin
- Demonstrate an understanding of histology and physiology of the skin related to: — Structure and function of the glands
- Demonstrate an understanding of histology and physiology of the skin related to: — Functions of the skin (e.g., protection, temperature regulation, absorption)
- Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Disorders of the sebaceous gland (e.g., acne, milia, seborrhea)
- Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Disorders of the sudoriferous gland (e.g., hyperhidrosis, bromhydrosis, anhidrosis)
- Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Contagious diseases (e.g., bacterial conjunctivitis, herpes simplex, tinea)
- Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin inflammations (e.g., dermatitis, eczema, rosacea)
- Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin pigmentation (i.e., hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation)
- Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin growths (e.g., skin tags, moles, keratoma)
- Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin cancers (i.e., basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma)
- Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Primary and secondary skin lesions
- Understanding function and composition of the hair related to: — Structure of the hair and its follicle
- Understanding function and composition of the hair related to: — Growth cycles
- Understanding function and composition of the hair related to: — Abnormal hair growth (e.g., hirsutism, hypertrichosis)
- Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Ingredients
- Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Labeling
- Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Function (e.g., hydration, protection, cleanse)
- Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Acidity/Alkalinity (i.e., pH)
SKIN CARE AND SERVICES (45%) (45%)
- Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Apply knowledge of client protection (i.e., draping of head and body)
- Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Skin analysis (e.g., Fitzpatrick skin types/conditions/characteristics)
- Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Contraindications for skin services
- Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Treatment protocol
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic facial procedures
- Demonstrate an understanding of cleansing procedures
- Demonstrate an understanding of steaming procedures
- Demonstrate an understanding of exfoliation procedures (i.e., chemical, mechanical/manual)
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of massage movements
- Demonstrate an understanding of methods of extraction
- Demonstrate an understanding of the functions and applications of masks related to clay/mud (e.g., cream, gel, clay/mud)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the conclusion of facial services: — Treat/moisturize (e.g., treatment cream, serum)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the conclusion of facial services: — Sun protection
- Demonstrate an understanding of the conclusion of facial services: — Home care (i.e., after care)
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the use of electrical equipment used in skin services
- Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Principles (e.g., color theory)
- Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Product selection (e.g., lipstick, foundation)
- Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Application (e.g., contouring, highlighting, blending)
- Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Safety (e.g., bracing)
- Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Infection control (e.g., disposables, disinfection of tools)
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Facial services (e.g., aromatherapy, pre- and post-surgical/medical treatments, ultrasonic)
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Body treatments (body wraps, body scrubs, sunless tanning)
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Eyelash and eyebrow services (e.g., lash and brow tinting, artificial lashes, lash lifting/perming)
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Demonstrate an understanding of hair removal methods and procedures (i.e., waxing, tweezing)
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Wellness programs
- Demonstrates basic knowledge of advanced topics and treatments (e.g., dermaplaning, nano infusion, microdermabrasion)
Examination sources
- NIC National Esthetics Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
Content Outline — Domain Details paragraph (scope and percentages)
- NIC National Esthetics Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
Content Outline — Scientific Concepts domain heading
- NIC National Esthetics Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
Content Outline — Skin Care and Services domain heading
- NIC National Esthetics Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
Content Outline — last Skin Care and Services item
- NIC National Esthetics Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
Content Outline — Domain Details paragraph
- NIC National Esthetics Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
Sample Questions — introduction
- NIC National Esthetics Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
CIB header — effective and revision dates
- NIC National Esthetics Theory Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB)
CIB introduction — time allowed
- NIC — NIC Exam Types
NIC Exam Types page — administration paragraph
- NIC — Examination Information
Examination Information page — Candidate Information Bulletins paragraph
- NIC Candidate Information Bulletin Selection (linked from nictesting.org)
CIB selection application — Exam Name list entry "Esthetics"