All Nevada beauty licenses in one place. Nevada requires three separate exams: theory (written), practical, and a Nevada State Law exam — 75% on each. The practical exam is administered at the Board office, not at external testing centers. 4 hours CE required per biennial cycle. Birthday-based renewal. Advanced Esthetician license also available.
Nevada · Cosmetology
1,600 hours at a Board-approved school (or 3,600-hour apprenticeship, or 4 years practice outside Nevada). Three exams required: theory (75%), practical at Board office (75%), and Nevada State Law exam (75%). $110 combined exam fee · $70 license fee. 4 hours CE per biennial cycle. Birthday-based renewal.
Nevada's cosmetology theory exam draws from NIC content domains — sanitation/safety, anatomy, hair care, chemical services, skin and nail care, Nevada laws. NICPrep's cosmetology question bank covers these domains directly. Passing: 75% on each of three separate exams (theory, practical, Nevada Law). The Nevada Law exam (25 questions, 75%) covers state-specific statutes — NICPrep does not cover Nevada-specific law but covers all other domains.
Nevada is one of very few states requiring three separate licensing exams. The practical exam is administered at the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology office (Mon–Thu 8am–4pm) — not at PSI or other external testing centers. Plan your schedule accordingly. The Nevada State Law exam is a separate 25-question test on Nevada cosmetology statutes. All three exams must be passed at 75% to receive licensure.
The Nevada State Board of Cosmetology (NVCOSMO · nvcosmo.com) governs all cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, hair design, and related licenses. To request an application packet, submit the Application Request Form with a $15 cashier's check to NVCOSMO. The Board mails the full application packet.
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Verify school approval at nvcosmo.com. Programs typically 12–15 months full-time.
Submit Application Request Form to Nevada State Board. Board mails full application packet with instructions and fees.
Total initial fees approximately $195 (plus $15 application request). After processing, Board schedules your exams.
Theory: computer-based, multiple choice. Practical: at Board office Mon–Thu 8am–4pm, bring full supply kit + mannequin. Nevada Law: 25 questions on Nevada cosmetology statutes. All three at 75%.
Biennial renewal on your birthday. $70 renewal fee. 4 hours CE (infection control) required per cycle.
Nevada cosmetologists must complete 4 hours of Board-approved CE focused on infection control per biennial renewal cycle. CE may be completed through approved providers. Instructors: 30 hours CE per 2-year cycle (new 2025 rule).
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Nevada · Esthetics
600 hours at a Board-approved school (or 1,200-hour apprenticeship). Three exams: theory (75%), practical at Board office (75%), Nevada State Law (75%). $110 combined exam fee · $70 license. 4 hours CE per biennial cycle. Advanced Esthetician license available with expanded supervisory scope. Dermaplaning defined in statute.
Nevada's esthetics theory exam draws from NIC Esthetics content domains — skin analysis, facial services, hair removal, infection control, anatomy. NICPrep's esthetics question bank covers these domains directly. Separate Nevada State Law exam also required (25 questions, 75%). Practical exam at Board office Mon–Thu.
Nevada defines dermaplaning in statute (NRS 644A.047) as "the use of a blade with a handle to remove dead skin cells and vellus hairs from the face." This is within the scope of a standard Nevada esthetics license. Advanced services may require the Advanced Esthetician credential.
Nevada offers an Advanced Esthetician license for expanded scope including advanced nonablative treatments. Under 2025 rules, licensed Advanced Estheticians may now immediately supervise esthetics-only establishments and makeup-only establishments — previously restricted to cosmetologists or standard estheticians. Contact NVCOSMO for current Advanced Esthetician training hour requirements and exam information.
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Verify school approval at nvcosmo.com. Programs typically 4–6 months full-time.
Board mails full application with instructions and fee schedule.
Board processes and schedules exams. Total initial: ~$195.
Practical: Mon–Thu 8am–4pm at Board office; bring full esthetics kit. Nevada Law: 25 questions.
Biennial birthday renewal. $70 fee. 4 hrs CE (infection control) required.
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Nevada · Hair Designer & Barber
Nevada is structured differently from most states. It offers a separate Hair Designer license (distinct from the full cosmetology license) for professionals focusing on hair cutting, styling, and related services without the full cosmetology scope. Barbers can cross into cosmetology with 600 additional training hours.
Nevada issues a Hair Designer license as a distinct credential under NRS 644A.315. Hair Designers can cut, trim, style, dress, shampoo, color, and chemically treat hair — but the scope differs from a full cosmetologist, who can additionally perform esthetics and nail services. If you want to offer both hair and skin or nail services, a full cosmetology license is required. Contact NVCOSMO at nvcosmo.com for current Hair Designer hour requirements and exam specifics.
Licensed Nevada barbers may qualify for a cosmetology license by completing 600 additional hours of cosmetology-specific training in hair design and esthetics at a Board-approved school (NRS 644A.300). After completing those hours, all three cosmetology licensing exams (theory, practical, Nevada Law) must be passed at 75%.
Nevada's Hair Designer program hour requirements and exam specifics are confirmed by the Board. Visit nvcosmo.com or call NVCOSMO directly for the most current Hair Designer application and training hour requirements, as these may have been updated in the 2025 regulatory revision.
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Nevada · Nail Technology
600 hours at a Board-approved school (or 1,200-hour apprenticeship). Three exams: theory (75%), practical at Board office (75%), Nevada State Law (75%). $110 combined exam fee · $70 license. Nevada uses "Nail Technologist" as the official title. 4 hours CE per biennial cycle. Birthday renewal.
Nevada's nail technologist theory exam draws from NIC Nail Technology content domains — nail anatomy, infection control, manicure/pedicure, enhancements. NICPrep's nail technology question bank covers these domains directly. Separate Nevada State Law exam (25 questions, 75%) also required. Practical at Board office Mon–Thu.
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Verify school at nvcosmo.com. Programs typically 3–5 months full-time.
Board mails full application packet.
Total initial: ~$195. Board schedules exams after processing.
Practical: at Board office Mon–Thu 8am–4pm, bring full nail kit + mannequin hand. Nevada Law: 25 questions.
Biennial birthday renewal. $70 fee. 4 hrs CE (infection control) required per cycle.
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Nevada's theory exam draws from NIC content — sanitation, anatomy, hair, skin, and nail care. 75% passing. Separate Nevada Law exam also required. NICPrep covers all the NIC domains.