All four Delaware beauty licenses in one place. Delaware uses NIC exams via Prometric/IQT — 75% passing both written and practical. Updated to the 2022 NIC exam version as of August 1, 2024. Biennial renewal October 31 of even-numbered years via DELPROS. No CE required. 30-day temporary permit available.
Delaware · Cosmetology
1,500 hours at a Board-approved school (or 3,000-hour apprenticeship). NIC exam via Prometric/IQT — 75% passing both written and practical. ATT emailed by Prometric after approval. 2-year window to pass both exams. Biennial renewal October 31 of even years via DELPROS. No CE. 30-day temporary permit available.
Delaware uses NIC National Theory and Practical Examinations administered by Prometric (via IQT Testing). Delaware updated to the 2022 NIC exam version on August 1, 2024. NICPrep's cosmetology question bank is built from the current NIC CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing on both written and practical. Prometric phone: 1-866-773-1114.
Your school submits official transcripts directly to Prometric. Do not submit transcripts yourself.
ATT (Authorization to Test) emailed within 2 business days after Prometric approval. ATT includes unique User ID and Password for IQT testing. Do not attempt to create an IQT login before receiving ATT.
Written: 90-minute computer-based test. Practical: 2–3 hours, bring mannequin + clamp + full kit. Both must be passed within 2 years of applying. Prometric phone: 1-866-773-1114.
Biennial renewal October 31 of even years (~$110). No CE. Renew via DELPROS portal.
Full 10-test NIC Cosmetology exam simulation with instant rationales and per-domain breakdown.
Practice tests and flashcards together. One purchase, one email, instant access to both.
1,099 cards: Sci · Hair · Skin · Nail. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
Delaware · Aesthetician
Delaware uses "aesthetician" spelling. 600 hours at a Board-approved school. NIC exam via Prometric/IQT — 75% passing. Same ATT process and 2-year exam window as cosmetology. Biennial renewal October 31 even years via DELPROS. No CE.
Delaware uses the NIC National Esthetics Theory and Practical Examinations via Prometric/IQT (2022 version). NICPrep's esthetics question bank is built from the current NIC Esthetics CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing on both.
School submits official transcripts directly to Prometric.
ATT within 2 business days. Do not log into IQT until ATT received.
2-year window. Bring mannequin, clamp, full kit for practical. Prometric: 1-866-773-1114.
Biennial renewal October 31 even years. No CE.
Full 10-test NIC Esthetics exam simulation with instant rationales and per-domain breakdown.
Practice tests and flashcards together. One purchase, one email, instant access to both.
1,100 cards: Sci · Skin. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
Delaware · Barber
1,500 hours at a Board-approved barber school (or 3,000-hour apprenticeship). NIC exam via Prometric/IQT — 75% passing. Two barber exam types available: Barber 1 (no chemical services) and Barber Styling (full barbering scope). Both updated to 2022 NIC version August 2024. Same Prometric/ATT process. Biennial renewal October 31 even years. No CE.
Delaware uses NIC Barber Styling (or Barber 1 No Chemical) Theory and Practical Examinations via Prometric (2022 version). NICPrep's barber question bank is built from the NIC Barber Styling CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing on both. Choose Barber Styling for full scope (including chemical services); Barber 1 No Chemical for barbering without chemical treatments.
School submits official transcripts to Prometric.
ATT within 2 business days. IQT login not until ATT received. Prometric: 1-866-773-1114.
Mannequin required for all barber services. Model only for specific shaving services — confirm in CIB. 2-year window.
Biennial renewal October 31 even years. No CE.
Full 10-test NIC Barber Styling exam simulation with instant rationales and per-domain breakdown.
Practice tests and flashcards together. One purchase, one email, instant access to both.
1,100 cards: Sci · Hair · Implements · Facial. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
Delaware · Nail Technology
300 hours at a Board-approved school — one of the lower nail tech requirements nationally. NIC exam via Prometric/IQT — 75% passing. Mannequin hand (a medical glove filled with sand or cornmeal is an acceptable substitute). Same Prometric/ATT process, 2-year window, October 31 even-year renewal. No CE.
Delaware uses NIC National Nail Technology Theory and Practical Examinations via Prometric (2022 version). NICPrep's nail technology question bank is built from the NIC Nail Technology CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing. For the practical, a suitable substitute for a commercial mannequin hand is a medical glove filled to its entirety with sand or cornmeal.
School submits official transcripts directly to Prometric. Programs typically 6–10 weeks full-time.
ATT within 2 business days. Access IQT Testing only after ATT received.
Mannequin hand required (or medical glove filled with sand/cornmeal). 2-year exam window.
Biennial renewal October 31 even years. ~$110 renewal fee. No CE.
Full 10-test NIC Nail Technology exam simulation with instant rationales and per-domain breakdown.
Practice tests and flashcards together. One purchase, one email, instant access to both.
1,100 cards across 9 NIC domains. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
Delaware uses the 2022 NIC exam via Prometric/IQT — 75% passing. No CE required. NICPrep is built from the same NIC CIBs.