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Maine beauty licenses
2026 requirements.

NIC exams via D.L. Roope (unique vendor). 75% passing. Annual renewal January 31 of odd-numbered years at $10 (cosmetology) — one of the cheapest renewals nationally. No CE. OPOR (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation). Age 16+.

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  4. Nail Tech See OPOR

Maine · Cosmetology

Cosmetology license — 2026.

Maine requires 1,500 hours for cosmetology. NIC exam via D.L. Roope. 75% passing on the written exam. Plan renewal cycles according to the state schedule.

At a glance

Maine Cosmetology — fast facts
Cosmetology
1,500
Or 2,500-hr apprenticeship
Esthetics
See OPOR
Confirm hours at OPOR
Nail Tech
See OPOR
Confirm hours at OPOR
Renewal
Annual
Jan 31 odd years · $10 · No CE
Maine uses D.L. Roope — unique exam vendor not shared by most states

Maine uses NIC examinations administered by D.L. Roope Administrations, Inc. (schedule at scores.dlroope.com) — not PSI or Prov. 75% passing required. Annual renewal January 31 of odd-numbered years — one of very few states with an annual (not biennial) renewal cycle. Trainee license (18 months) available while completing apprenticeship hours. Apprenticeship pathway: 2,500 hours.

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Maine · Esthetics

Esthetics license — 2026.

Maine esthetics — hours not directly published by the state. Confirm current requirements with the Maine board. Examinations follow the NIC route via D.L. Roope at 75% passing.

At a glance

Maine Esthetics — fast facts
Cosmetology
1,500
Or 2,500-hr apprenticeship
Esthetics
See OPOR
Confirm hours at OPOR
Nail Tech
See OPOR
Confirm hours at OPOR
Renewal
Annual
Jan 31 odd years · $10 · No CE
Maine uses D.L. Roope — unique exam vendor not shared by most states

Maine uses NIC examinations administered by D.L. Roope Administrations, Inc. (schedule at scores.dlroope.com) — not PSI or Prov. 75% passing required. Annual renewal January 31 of odd-numbered years — one of very few states with an annual (not biennial) renewal cycle. Trainee license (18 months) available while completing apprenticeship hours. Apprenticeship pathway: 2,500 hours.

Key facts

Official resources

Official resources

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
Get Practice Test
Most popular
Bundle

Practice Test + Flashcards

$49 one-time · lifetime access

Practice tests and flashcards together. One purchase, one email, instant access to both.

  • ✓All 10 practice tests (1,100 questions)
  • ✓2 domain flashcard decks (1,100 cards: Sci · Skin)
  • ✓All study modes included
  • ✓Save $9 vs. buying separately
Get the Bundle Already purchased? Find my access
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.

Maine barber — hours not directly published by the state. Confirm current requirements with the Maine board. Examinations follow the NIC route via D.L. Roope at 75% passing.

At a glance

Maine Barber — fast facts
Cosmetology
1,500
Or 2,500-hr apprenticeship
Esthetics
See OPOR
Confirm hours at OPOR
Nail Tech
See OPOR
Confirm hours at OPOR
Renewal
Annual
Jan 31 odd years · $10 · No CE
Maine uses D.L. Roope — unique exam vendor not shared by most states

Maine uses NIC examinations administered by D.L. Roope Administrations, Inc. (schedule at scores.dlroope.com) — not PSI or Prov. 75% passing required. Annual renewal January 31 of odd-numbered years — one of very few states with an annual (not biennial) renewal cycle. Trainee license (18 months) available while completing apprenticeship hours. Apprenticeship pathway: 2,500 hours.

Key facts

Official resources

Official resources

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
Get Practice Test
Most popular
Bundle

Practice Test + Flashcards

$49 one-time · lifetime access

Practice tests and flashcards together. One purchase, one email, instant access to both.

  • ✓All 10 practice tests (1,100 questions)
  • ✓4 domain flashcard decks (1,100 cards: Sci · Hair · Implements · Facial)
  • ✓All study modes included
  • ✓Save $9 vs. buying separately
Get the Bundle Already purchased? Find my access
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
Get Flashcards
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Maine · Nail technology

Nail technology license — 2026.

Maine nail tech — hours not directly published by the state. Confirm current requirements with the Maine board. Examinations follow the NIC route via D.L. Roope at 75% passing.

At a glance

Maine Nail technology — fast facts
Cosmetology
1,500
Or 2,500-hr apprenticeship
Esthetics
See OPOR
Confirm hours at OPOR
Nail Tech
See OPOR
Confirm hours at OPOR
Renewal
Annual
Jan 31 odd years · $10 · No CE
Maine uses D.L. Roope — unique exam vendor not shared by most states

Maine uses NIC examinations administered by D.L. Roope Administrations, Inc. (schedule at scores.dlroope.com) — not PSI or Prov. 75% passing required. Annual renewal January 31 of odd-numbered years — one of very few states with an annual (not biennial) renewal cycle. Trainee license (18 months) available while completing apprenticeship hours. Apprenticeship pathway: 2,500 hours.

Key facts

Official resources

Official resources

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
Get Practice Test
Most popular
Bundle

Practice Test + Flashcards

$49 one-time · lifetime access

Practice tests and flashcards together. One purchase, one email, instant access to both.

  • ✓All 10 practice tests (1,100 questions)
  • ✓9 domain flashcard decks (1,100 cards)
  • ✓All study modes included
  • ✓Save $9 vs. buying separately
Get the Bundle Already purchased? Find my access
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
Get Flashcards
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Maine · Statewide rules

Rules that apply to every ME beauty license.

All Maine beauty licenses share these statewide rules — board, exam vendor, and renewal cadence.

Board & exam vendor

Renewal

Annual · Jan 31 odd years · $10 · No CE

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