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Maine beauty licenses
2026 requirements.

All Maine beauty licenses in one place. Maine uses NIC theory and practical exams via D.L. Roope — 75% passing. Cosmetology runs 1,500 hours (esthetics 600, barber 1,500, manicurist 200). Annual renewal, no CE for practitioners. Regulated by Maine OPOR, Augusta ME.

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Maine · Cosmetology

Cosmetology license — 2026.

1,500 hours at an OPOR-approved cosmetology school. NIC exams via D.L. Roope — 75% passing on theory and practical. Annual renewal. No CE. Regulated by Maine OPOR, Augusta, ME.

At a glance
Training hours
1,500
Board-approved school
License fee
$45
Maine Board
Passing score
75% both
NIC via Prov · written + practical
Renewal
Annual
Annual renewal · No CE
Maine uses NIC exams via D.L. — NICPrep is a direct fit

Maine uses NIC National Theory and Practical Examinations. NICPrep's cosmetology question bank is built from the NIC CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing on both.

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Step-by-step: how to get licensed

  1. Complete training hours at a Maine OPOR-approved school

    Verify school approval at maine.gov. Complete the required hours for your license type (cosmo 1,500 · esth 600 · barber 1,500 · nail 200).

  2. Submit application to Maine OPOR with required documentation

    Apply through Maine OPOR at maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing. Include proof of training hours, ID, and application fee.

  3. Register with D.L. Roope and schedule your NIC exams

    Schedule at dlroope.com or call 888-375-2020. Theory and practical exams both required at 75% passing.

  4. Receive your Maine license · Renew annually

    Maine licenses renew annually. No CE required for practitioners. Contact OPOR for renewal dates and fees.

🇪🇸 NICPrep's cosmetology prep is also available in Spanish.

Practice tests

Practice Test

$39 one-time · lifetime access

Full 10-test NIC Cosmetology exam simulation with instant rationales and per-domain breakdown.

  • 10 tests × 110 questions = 1,100 total
  • Every domain weighted to NIC percentages
  • Study mode + timed exam mode
  • Free 10-question preview · no signup
Flashcards

Flashcards

$19 one-time · lifetime access

1,099 cards: Sci · Hair · Skin · Nail. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.

  • 1,099 cards: Sci · Hair · Skin · Nail
  • Front: question · Back: answer + rationale
  • Shuffle mode within each domain
  • Per-deck progress tracking
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Maine · Esthetics

Esthetics license — 2026.

600 hours at an OPOR-approved school. NIC esthetics exams via D.L. Roope — 75% passing. Annual renewal. No CE for practitioners.

At a glance
Training hours
600
Board-approved school
License fee
$45
Maine Board
Passing score
75% both
NIC via Prov · written + practical
Renewal
Annual
Annual renewal · No CE
Maine uses NIC esthetics exams via D.L. — NICPrep is a direct fit

Maine uses NIC National Esthetics Theory and Practical Examinations. NICPrep's esthetics question bank is built from the NIC Esthetics CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing.

Ready to start studying? See pricing below ↓

🇰🇷 NICPrep's esthetics prep is also available in Korean — coming soon.

Practice tests

Practice Test

$39 one-time · lifetime access

Full 10-test NIC Esthetics exam simulation with instant rationales and per-domain breakdown.

  • 10 tests × 110 questions = 1,100 total
  • Every domain weighted to NIC percentages
  • Study mode + timed exam mode
  • Free 10-question preview · no signup
Flashcards

Flashcards

$19 one-time · lifetime access

1,100 cards: Sci · Skin. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.

  • 1,100 cards: Sci · Skin
  • Front: question · Back: answer + rationale
  • Shuffle mode within each domain
  • Per-deck progress tracking
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Maine · Barber

Barber license — 2026.

1,500 hours at an OPOR-approved barber school. NIC Barber Styling exams via D.L. Roope — 75% passing. Annual renewal. No CE.

At a glance
Training hours
1,500
Board-approved barber school
License fee
$45
Maine Board
Passing score
75% both
NIC via Prov · written + practical
Renewal
Annual
Annual renewal · No CE
Maine uses NIC barber exams via D.L. — NICPrep is a direct fit

Maine uses NIC Barber Styling Theory and Practical Examinations. NICPrep's barber question bank is built from the NIC Barber Styling CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing on both.

Ready to start studying? See pricing below ↓

🇪🇸 NICPrep's barber styling prep is also available in Spanish — coming soon.

Practice tests

Practice Test

$39 one-time · lifetime access

Full 10-test NIC Barber Styling exam simulation with instant rationales and per-domain breakdown.

  • 10 tests × 110 questions = 1,100 total
  • Every domain weighted to NIC percentages
  • Study mode + timed exam mode
  • Free 10-question preview · no signup
Flashcards

Flashcards

$19 one-time · lifetime access

1,100 cards: Sci · Hair · Implements · Facial. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.

  • 1,100 cards: Sci · Hair · Implements · Facial
  • Front: question · Back: answer + rationale
  • Shuffle mode within each domain
  • Per-deck progress tracking
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Maine · Nail Technology

Manicurist license — 2026.

200 hours at an OPOR-approved school — one of the lowest nail technician training requirements in the US. NIC Nail Technology exams via D.L. Roope — 75% passing. Annual renewal.

At a glance
Training hours
350
Board-approved school
License fee
$45
Maine Board
Passing score
75% both
NIC via Prov · written + practical
Renewal
Annual
Annual renewal · No CE
Maine uses NIC nail technology exams via D.L. — NICPrep is a direct fit

Maine uses NIC National Nail Technology Theory and Practical Examinations. NICPrep's nail technology question bank is built from the NIC Nail Technology CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing.

Ready to start studying? See pricing below ↓

🇻🇳 NICPrep's nail technology prep is also available in Vietnamese.

Practice tests

Practice Test

$39 one-time · lifetime access

Full 10-test NIC Nail Technology exam simulation with instant rationales and per-domain breakdown.

  • 10 tests × 110 questions = 1,100 total
  • Every domain weighted to NIC percentages
  • Study mode + timed exam mode
  • Free 10-question preview · no signup
Flashcards

Flashcards

$19 one-time · lifetime access

1,100 cards across 9 NIC domains. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.

  • 1,100 cards across 9 NIC domains
  • Front: question · Back: answer + rationale
  • Shuffle mode within each domain
  • Per-deck progress tracking
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Maine · All license types

Rules that apply to every Maine beauty license.

NIC exams via D.L. Roope — 75% passing

Maine administers the NIC National Examination through D.L. Roope. Both the written theory and practical exams are required at 75% passing for all license types. A high school diploma or GED is required for all Maine beauty licenses. Confirm current application and license fees with the Board — see the official Maine licensing portal below.

Annual renewal · No CE for practitioners

Maine beauty licenses (cosmetology, esthetics, barber, manicurist) renew annually. No CE is required for any cosmetology, esthetics, barber, or manicurist practitioner; CE is required for instructors only. Reciprocity may be available for out-of-state applicants whose training meets or exceeds Maine's requirements.

1,500-hour cosmetology requirement

Maine: cosmetology 1,500 hours · esthetics 600 hours · barber 1,500 hours · nail 200 hours.

Official Maine licensing portal

Last verified May 2026 against Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR) (www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/cosmetologists) and NICPrep is an independent prep resource and is not affiliated with the Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR) or the State of Maine.

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