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Wyoming beauty licenses
2026 requirements.

All Wyoming beauty licenses in one place. Wyoming uses NIC theory and practical exams via Prov — 75% passing. Cosmetology runs 2,000 hours (esthetics 600, barber 1,000, manicurist 400). Biennial renewal, no CE for practitioners. Regulated by the Wyoming Cosmetology and Aesthetics Board, Cheyenne WY.

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Wyoming · Cosmetology

Cosmetology license — 2026.

2,000 hours at a Board-approved cosmetology school — among the highest cosmetology requirements in the US. NIC exams via Prov — 75% passing theory and practical. Biennial renewal, CE-free. Wyoming Cosmetology and Aesthetics Board, Cheyenne WY.

At a glance
Training hours
2,000
Board-approved school
License fee
$45
Wyoming Board
Passing score
75% both
NIC via Prov · written + practical
Renewal
Biennial
Biennial renewal · CE-free
Wyoming uses NIC exams via Prov — NICPrep is a direct fit

Wyoming 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.

2,000-hour cosmetology — plan your timeline

Wyoming requires 2,000 hours of cosmetology training — among the highest in the US. Full-time programs typically take 18–24 months. Wyoming's barber requirement is only 1,000 hours — significantly shorter than cosmetology.

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Step-by-step: how to get licensed

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

    Cosmo 2,000 · Esth 600 · Barber 1,000 · Nail 400 hours. Full-time cosmetology programs typically 18–24 months. Verify school approval with the Board.

  2. Submit application to Wyoming Cosmetology and Aesthetics Board

    Apply to the Board with proof of training completion, photo ID, and required fees.

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

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

  4. Receive your Wyoming license · Renew biennially

    CE-free. Biennial renewal. Confirm current fees and renewal dates with the Wyoming Board.

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Wyoming · Esthetics

Esthetics license — 2026.

600 hours at a Board-approved school. NIC esthetics exams via Prov — 75% passing. Biennial renewal, CE-free.

At a glance
Training hours
600
Board-approved school
License fee
$45
Wyoming Board
Passing score
75% both
NIC via Prov · written + practical
Renewal
Biennial
Biennial renewal · CE-free
Wyoming uses NIC esthetics exams via Prov — NICPrep is a direct fit

Wyoming 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

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Wyoming · Barber

Barber license — 2026.

1,000 hours at a Board-approved barber school. NIC Barber Styling exams via Prov — 75% passing. Biennial renewal, CE-free. Wyoming's barber requirement (1,000 hrs) is significantly lower than the cosmetology requirement (2,000 hrs).

At a glance
Training hours
1,500
Board-approved barber school
License fee
$45
Wyoming Board
Passing score
75% both
NIC via Prov · written + practical
Renewal
Biennial
Biennial renewal · CE-free
Wyoming uses NIC barber exams via Prov — NICPrep is a direct fit

Wyoming 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.

Official barber resources

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Wyoming · Nail Technology

Manicurist license — 2026.

400 hours at a Board-approved school. NIC Nail Technology exams via Prov — 75% passing. Biennial renewal, CE-free.

At a glance
Training hours
350
Board-approved school
License fee
$45
Wyoming Board
Passing score
75% both
NIC via Prov · written + practical
Renewal
Biennial
Biennial renewal · CE-free
Wyoming uses NIC nail technology exams via Prov — NICPrep is a direct fit

Wyoming 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

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Wyoming · All license types

Rules that apply to every Wyoming beauty license.

NIC exams via Prov — 75% passing

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

Biennial renewal · CE-free for practitioners

Wyoming beauty licenses (cosmetology, esthetics, barber, manicurist) renew biennially. CE-free 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 Wyoming's requirements.

2,000-hour cosmetology requirement

Wyoming: cosmetology 2,000 hours · esthetics 600 hours · barber 1,000 hours · nail 400 hours.

Official Wyoming licensing portal

Last verified May 2026 against Wyoming Cosmetology and Aesthetics Board (sites.google.com/wyo.gov/wycosboard/home) and NICPrep is an independent prep resource and is not affiliated with the Wyoming Cosmetology and Aesthetics Board or the State of Wyoming.

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