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New Mexico beauty licenses
2026 requirements.

NIC exams via PSI. New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (Regulation and Licensing Department). Biennial renewal. No CE. Cosmetology 1,600 hours. Age 16+.

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New Mexico · Cosmetology

Cosmetology license — 2026.

New Mexico requires 1,600 hours for cosmetology. NIC exam via PSI. 75% passing on the written exam. Plan renewal cycles according to the state schedule.

At a glance

New Mexico Cosmetology — fast facts
Cosmetology
1,600
NM Board-approved school
Esthetics
See NM Board
Confirm with NM Board
Nail Tech
See NM Board
Confirm with NM Board
Renewal
Biennial
No CE · NM RLD
New Mexico uses NIC exams via PSI — NICPrep is a direct fit

New Mexico uses NIC National Theory and Practical Examinations administered by PSI. NICPrep's question banks are built from the NIC CIBs — direct-fit study resources. Biennial renewal, no CE required for practitioners.

Key facts

Official resources

Official resources

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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New Mexico · Esthetics

Esthetics license — 2026.

New Mexico esthetics — hours not directly published by the state. Confirm current requirements with the New Mexico board. Examinations follow the NIC route via PSI at 75% passing.

At a glance

New Mexico Esthetics — fast facts
Cosmetology
1,600
NM Board-approved school
Esthetics
See NM Board
Confirm with NM Board
Nail Tech
See NM Board
Confirm with NM Board
Renewal
Biennial
No CE · NM RLD
New Mexico uses NIC exams via PSI — NICPrep is a direct fit

New Mexico uses NIC National Theory and Practical Examinations administered by PSI. NICPrep's question banks are built from the NIC CIBs — direct-fit study resources. Biennial renewal, no CE required for practitioners.

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
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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New Mexico · Barber

Barber license — 2026.

New Mexico barber — hours not directly published by the state. Confirm current requirements with the New Mexico board. Examinations follow the NIC route via PSI at 75% passing.

At a glance

New Mexico Barber — fast facts
Cosmetology
1,600
NM Board-approved school
Esthetics
See NM Board
Confirm with NM Board
Nail Tech
See NM Board
Confirm with NM Board
Renewal
Biennial
No CE · NM RLD
New Mexico uses NIC exams via PSI — NICPrep is a direct fit

New Mexico uses NIC National Theory and Practical Examinations administered by PSI. NICPrep's question banks are built from the NIC CIBs — direct-fit study resources. Biennial renewal, no CE required for practitioners.

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
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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New Mexico · Nail technology

Nail technology license — 2026.

New Mexico nail tech — hours not directly published by the state. Confirm current requirements with the New Mexico board. Examinations follow the NIC route via PSI at 75% passing.

At a glance

New Mexico Nail technology — fast facts
Cosmetology
1,600
NM Board-approved school
Esthetics
See NM Board
Confirm with NM Board
Nail Tech
See NM Board
Confirm with NM Board
Renewal
Biennial
No CE · NM RLD
New Mexico uses NIC exams via PSI — NICPrep is a direct fit

New Mexico uses NIC National Theory and Practical Examinations administered by PSI. NICPrep's question banks are built from the NIC CIBs — direct-fit study resources. Biennial renewal, no CE required for practitioners.

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
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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New Mexico · Statewide rules

Rules that apply to every NM beauty license.

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

Board & exam vendor

Renewal

Biennial · No CE

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