All Nebraska beauty licenses in one place. Nebraska uses NIC theory and practical exams via PSI — 75% passing. Cosmetology runs 2,100 hours (esthetics 600, barber 2,100, manicurist 300). Biennial renewal, no CE for practitioners. Regulated by the Nebraska Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Board, Lincoln NE.
Nebraska · Cosmetology
2,100 hours at a Board-approved cosmetology school — tied with Iowa for the highest cosmetology training requirement nationally. NIC exams via PSI — 75% passing theory and practical. Biennial renewal. No CE. Nebraska Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Board, Lincoln NE.
Nebraska 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.
Nebraska's 2,100-hour cosmetology and barber requirements are tied for the highest in the United States. Full-time students typically need 18–24 months to complete the program. Plan your study timeline accordingly.
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Cosmo 2,100 · Esth 600 · Barber 2,100 · Nail 300 hours. Full-time cosmetology programs typically 18–24 months. Verify school at dhhs.ne.gov.
Apply through DHHS at dhhs.ne.gov with proof of training completion, photo ID, and application fee.
Schedule at candidate.psiexams.com. Theory and practical both required. 75% passing on each.
No CE required. Biennial renewal. Confirm current fees and renewal dates at dhhs.ne.gov.
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1,099 cards: Sci · Hair · Skin · Nail. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
Nebraska · Esthetics
600 hours at a Board-approved school. NIC esthetics exams via PSI — 75% passing. Biennial renewal. No CE.
Nebraska 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.
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1,100 cards: Sci · Skin. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
Nebraska · Barber
2,100 hours at a Board-approved barber school — one of the highest barber training requirements in the US. NIC Barber Styling exams via PSI — 75% passing. Biennial renewal. No CE.
Nebraska 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.
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1,100 cards: Sci · Hair · Implements · Facial. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
Nebraska · Nail Technology
300 hours at a Board-approved school. NIC Nail Technology exams via PSI — 75% passing. Biennial renewal. No CE.
Nebraska 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.
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1,100 cards across 9 NIC domains. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
Nebraska uses NIC exams via PSI — 75% passing. NICPrep is built from the NIC CIBs.