Esthetician
Free Esthetician (skin care) written-exam practice for the NIC National Esthetics Theory test — infection control & safety, anatomy, skin histology, disorders & diseases, chemistry, client consultation & skin analysis, facial treatments, machines & makeup, and hair removal & other services — with Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese & Korean explanations. The real exam language varies by state: California, Texas, Pennsylvania & Nevada offer all five; Florida, New Jersey and Virginia are English (or English/Spanish) only.
Real test language varies by state: English · Español · Tiếng Việt · 한국어 · 中文 are each offered in some states, not all — see the per-state table below. Languages by state ↓
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🗂️ Exam administration by state
Esthetician (skin care) licensing varies by state — some states call it Esthetician, Florida calls it Facial Specialist. The written theory test is the NIC-style / state esthetics theory exam our question bank covers, but the vendor, the real exam languages, the required hours, and even whether a state written exam exists all differ by state. This table shows what's officially confirmed per state; always verify with your state board before you register.
| State | Test vendor | Written-exam languages | Exam & passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaCA Board of Barbering & Cosmetology (DCA) | PSI | English, Spanish, Vietnamese | Esthetician theory: 85 questions (75 scored + 10 pretest), 90 min; criterion-referenced pass (no fixed %)official source ↗ |
| TexasTX Dept. of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) | PSI | English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese | 75 scored items, 105 min, 70% correct to pass (closed book)official source ↗ |
| FloridaFL DBPR — Board of Cosmetology | None — no state written exam | No state written exam — registration by completed training hoursofficial source ↗ | |
| New YorkNYS Dept. of State — Division of Licensing Services | New York State (state-administered) | English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Turkish | Written (multiple-choice) + practical; 2.5 hours written; pass/fail (no numeric score), results valid 5 yearsofficial source ↗ |
| IllinoisIL Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) | PSI (CTS / NIC) | English | NIC National Esthetics Theory: 110 items (100 scored), 90 min; NIC scaled score. Illinois requires the written exam only (no practical)official source ↗ |
| New JerseyNJ State Board of Cosmetology & Hairstyling (Div. of Consumer Affairs) | Prometric / IQT (NIC) | English | NJ Skin Care Specialist Theory: 115 items (105 scored), 120 min; official passing score not published (to confirm)official source ↗ |
| GeorgiaGeorgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers | PSI (NIC) | English | NIC Esthetics written theory (Scientific Concepts + Esthetics Practices); NIC scaled score (no published %); exact item count per current PSI/NIC bulletinofficial source ↗ |
| WashingtonWA State Dept. of Licensing (DOL) — Cosmetology Program | Prov (NIC) | English | NIC Esthetics Theory: 110 items (100 scored), 90 min; scaled score 75.00 (written & practical each)official source ↗ |
| ArizonaArizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board | PCS / Virtual Inc. (NIC) | English | NIC Esthetics Theory: 110 items (100 scored), 90 min; 75 to passofficial source ↗ |
| NevadaNevada State Board of Cosmetology | Pearson VUE | English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese | Esthetics theory (NV-EST): 75 scored (85 total) items, 1h30m, 75% to pass; plus a 25-question NV State Law test (75%)official source ↗ |
State rules and fees change often. This table shows only facts confirmed from an official board or vendor source on the date noted; anything unconfirmed is marked “to confirm.” Always verify current requirements with your state board or its testing vendor before you register. Our practice questions are a study aid and never imply your state offers the exam in a language it does not.