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Vermont beauty licenses
2026 requirements.

All Vermont beauty licenses in one place. Vermont uses NIC theory and practical exams via PSI — 75% passing. Cosmetology runs 1,000 hours (esthetics 600, barber 1,000, manicurist 200). Biennial renewal, no CE for practitioners. Regulated by Vermont OPR, Montpelier VT.

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Vermont · Cosmetology

Cosmetology license — 2026.

1,000 hours at an OPR-approved cosmetology school — among the lowest cosmetology requirements nationally. NIC exams via PSI — 75% passing theory and practical. Biennial renewal. No CE. Vermont OPR, 89 Main Street, Montpelier VT 05620.

At a glance
Training hours
1,000
Board-approved school
License fee
$45
Vermont Board
Passing score
75% both
NIC via Prov · written + practical
Renewal
Biennial
Biennial renewal · No CE
Vermont uses NIC exams via PSI — NICPrep is a direct fit

Vermont 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.

1,000-hour cosmetology requirement — among the lowest nationally

Vermont requires only 1,000 hours of cosmetology training and 200 hours for nail technology — some of the lowest requirements in the US. Full-time cosmetology programs typically complete in 9–12 months.

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Step-by-step: how to get licensed

  1. Complete training hours at a Vermont OPR-approved school

    Cosmo 1,000 · Esth 600 · Barber 1,000 · Nail 200 hours. Verify school at sos.vermont.gov/opr.

  2. Submit application to Vermont OPR

    Apply at sos.vermont.gov/opr with proof of training completion, photo ID, and required fees.

  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 Vermont license · Renew biennially

    No CE required. Biennial renewal. Confirm current fees at sos.vermont.gov/opr.

🇪🇸 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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Vermont · Esthetics

Esthetics license — 2026.

600 hours at an OPR-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
Vermont Board
Passing score
75% both
NIC via Prov · written + practical
Renewal
Biennial
Biennial renewal · No CE
Vermont uses NIC esthetics exams via PSI — NICPrep is a direct fit

Vermont 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.

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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Vermont · Barber

Barber license — 2026.

1,000 hours at an OPR-approved barber school — among the lowest barber requirements nationally. 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
Vermont Board
Passing score
75% both
NIC via Prov · written + practical
Renewal
Biennial
Biennial renewal · No CE
Vermont uses NIC barber exams via PSI — NICPrep is a direct fit

Vermont 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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Vermont · Nail Technology

Manicurist license — 2026.

200 hours at an OPR-approved school — one of the lowest nail technician training requirements in the US. NIC Nail Technology exams via PSI — 75% passing. Biennial renewal. No CE.

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

Vermont 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.

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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Vermont · All license types

Rules that apply to every Vermont beauty license.

NIC exams via PSI — 75% passing

Vermont 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 Vermont beauty licenses. Confirm current application and license fees with the Board — see the official Vermont licensing portal below.

Biennial renewal · No CE for practitioners

Vermont 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 Vermont's requirements.

1,000-hour cosmetology requirement

Vermont: cosmetology 1,000 hours · esthetics 600 hours · barber 1,000 hours · nail 200 hours.

Official Vermont licensing portal

Last verified May 2026 against Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) (sos.vermont.gov/opr/workers-trades/cosmetology) and NICPrep is an independent prep resource and is not affiliated with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) or the State of Vermont.

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