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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.

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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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Esthetician

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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.

Jobs and next steps

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Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooer hair/scalp support work is occupationally related to skincare specialists in O*NET; esthetician is a distinct licensed next path, with no claim that shampooer work qualifies the user.

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 hair/scalp support work is occupationally related to skincare specialists in O*NET; esthetician is a distinct licensed next path, with no claim that shampooer work qualifies the user.

varies by state

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Reviewed 2026-08-17

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