School Pathway
Training Hours: 600
Complete a minimum of 600 hours of theory and practical training in a licensed school of cosmetology.
LICENSING GUIDE
Nevada — Esthetician
Nevada’s esthetician license covers cosmetic skin care including facials, cosmetics, permitted hair removal, extraction, hydrotherapy, and superficial exfoliation within the statutory scope.
Nevada esthetician licenses may be renewed for either a two-year or four-year term and expire on the licensee’s date of birth. The renewal term and fee selected are currently $70 for two years or $140 for four years.
Last Verified:
October 31, 2026
PATHWAYS TO LICENSURE
Apprenticeship Pathway
Available: Yes
Training Hours: 1,200
Nevada accepts at least 1,200 hours of service in an approved esthetician apprenticeship completed during the valid registration period. After completing the required hours, the apprentice may apply for the licensing examinations.
LICENSE TRANSFER
Reciprocity and Endorsement
Nevada offers licensure by reciprocity to applicants who hold an active license in good standing in another state, district, territory, or country and satisfy Nevada’s licensing requirements. Applicants must provide official license certification and pass the 25-question Nevada State Law examination with a score of at least 75%. The Board may require additional examinations when applicable.
LICENSE MAINTENANCE
Continuing Education
Required: Yes
Hours: 4
Before each renewal, an esthetician must complete at least four hours of Board-approved instruction relating to infection control and prevention. Because Nevada offers both two-year and four-year license terms, the requirement applies per renewal rather than to one fixed number of months.
SOURCES & VERIFICATION
License Sources
Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 644A — Cosmetology
Nevada State Legislature
Nevada Cosmetology Licensing Information
Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
Nevada Esthetics Apprenticeship Requirements
Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
Nevada Licensing Examination Information
Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
Nevada Licensure by Reciprocity
Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
Nevada Licensing and Renewal Fees
Nevada State Board of Cosmetology
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Required Examinations
Examination Required: Yes
Written Examination: Required
Practical Examination: Required
State Law Examination: Required
Applicants must pass the theory examination, Nevada State Law examination, and practical examination. A score of at least 75% is required on each examination.
No treatment scope rules have been published for this license type yet.