Cosmetology in New Jersey

NJ Div. of Consumer Affairs — Board of Cosmetology & Hairstyling

New Jersey licenses cosmetologists (cosmetology/hairstyling) through the State Board of Cosmetology & Hairstyling (Division of Consumer Affairs). The exam is administered by Prometric (through its IQT network) using National-Interstate Council (NIC) content, with a written theory exam and a practical exam. You need 1,200 hours of instruction. New Jersey's official candidate materials are English-only and state no other exam language, so we don't claim a Spanish exam; our multilingual practice questions are a study aid. New Jersey does not publish a passing percentage in its official materials, so we don't quote one.

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Real New Jersey exam administration — from the official source

Practice questions (this site): 600
Testing agency: Prometric (via IQT); NIC content
Real written-test languages: English
To pass: Theory (written) exam + practical exam; NIC content; official passing standard not published
Training hours: 1,200 hours (cosmetology / hairstyling)
Exam structure: Theory (written) exam + practical exam

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🗓️ Last updated: 2026-07-03

📄 Based on: NJ Candidate Manual via Prometric/IQT + njconsumeraffairs.gov, checked 2026-07-03

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Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooer duties overlap licensed cosmetology hair/scalp services; cosmetology is a related licensed next path. Shampooer work is not claimed to satisfy training hours or state eligibility.

Requirements vary by state and locality. Check the authority for where you plan to work.

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Why this is linked: Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooer duties overlap licensed cosmetology hair/scalp services; cosmetology is a related licensed next path. Shampooer work is not claimed to satisfy training hours or state eligibility.

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Reviewed 2026-08-17

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