LICENSING GUIDE

Maine — Aesthetician

Maine Aestheticians qualify through approved school or trainee experience and must pass the state-approved examination.

Renewal Period: 12 months

Last Verified: September 17, 2026

PATHWAYS TO LICENSURE

School Pathway

Training Hours: 600

Complete 600 hours of approved aesthetics training over at least three months and pass the approved examination pathway, which includes the current written and practical components administered for Maine. The license covers nonmedical aesthetics services within state law. Licenses expire 12 months from issuance and renew annually. No routine practitioner continuing-education requirement was identified. Endorsement applicants should document active licensure and substantially equivalent education, examination, and practice.

Apprenticeship Pathway

Training Hours: 1,000

A trainee pathway may substitute for school with up to 1,000 hours of documented training completed over at least six months.

SOURCES & VERIFICATION

License Sources

No treatment scope rules have been published for this license type yet.