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Nebraska beauty licenses
2026 requirements.

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.

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Nebraska · Cosmetology

Cosmetology license — 2026.

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.

At a glance
Training hours
2,100
Board-approved school
License fee
$45
Nebraska Board
Passing score
75% both
NIC via Prov · written + practical
Renewal
Biennial
Biennial renewal · No CE
Nebraska uses NIC exams via PSI — NICPrep is a direct fit

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.

2,100 hours — plan your program timeline

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.

Ready to start studying? See pricing below ↓

Step-by-step: how to get licensed

  1. Complete training hours at a Nebraska Board-approved school

    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.

  2. Submit application to Nebraska Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Board

    Apply through DHHS at dhhs.ne.gov with proof of training completion, photo ID, and application fee.

  3. Register with PSI and pass NIC theory and practical exams — 75% each

    Schedule at candidate.psiexams.com. Theory and practical both required. 75% passing on each.

  4. Receive your Nebraska license · Renew biennially

    No CE required. Biennial renewal. Confirm current fees and renewal dates at dhhs.ne.gov.

🇪🇸 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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Nebraska · Esthetics

Esthetics license — 2026.

600 hours at a Board-approved school. NIC esthetics exams via PSI — 75% passing. Biennial renewal. No CE.

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

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.

Official esthetics resources

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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Nebraska · Barber

Barber license — 2026.

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.

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

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.

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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Nebraska · Nail Technology

Manicurist license — 2026.

300 hours at a Board-approved school. NIC Nail Technology exams via PSI — 75% passing. Biennial renewal. No CE.

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

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.

Official manicurist resources

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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Nebraska · All license types

Rules that apply to every Nebraska beauty license.

NIC exams via PSI — 75% passing

Nebraska administers the NIC National Examination through PSI. 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 Nebraska beauty licenses. Confirm current application and license fees with the Board — see the official Nebraska licensing portal below.

Biennial renewal · No CE for practitioners

Nebraska beauty licenses (cosmetology, esthetics, barber, manicurist) renew biennially. 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 Nebraska's requirements.

2,100-hour cosmetology requirement

Nebraska: cosmetology 2,100 hours · esthetics 600 hours · barber 2,100 hours · nail 300 hours.

Official Nebraska licensing portal

Last verified May 2026 against Nebraska Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Board (dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Pages/crlcosmjob.aspx) and NICPrep is an independent prep resource and is not affiliated with the Nebraska Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Board or the State of Nebraska.

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Nebraska uses NIC exams via PSI — 75% passing. NICPrep is built from the NIC CIBs.