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Esthetician
Total cost: $100
3 sources cited · Last verified March 2026 · Every number on this page links to its official source
600
Training Hours
No
Has Master?
No
Written Exam
No
Practical Exam
$100
Total Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
You must be at least 16 years old. High school diploma or GED
Complete 600 hours of esthetician training at a state-approved school. Board-approved esthetician school or program approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health
Submit your application to the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Application fee: $100. Total initial fees: $100.
Renew your license every 2 years (biennial). Renewal fee: $100.
Training Program
VerifiedRequired Training Hours
600 hours
Program Accreditation
Board-approved esthetician school or program approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health
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Required Hours
600 hours
VerifiedAdditional Requirements
Required Hours
Not specified
VerifiedExam Information
VerifiedWritten Exam
Not RequiredPractical Exam
Not RequiredOverall licensing difficulty: 1/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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Education
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Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Services
Restricted Services
Chemical Peels
Microdermabrasion
Laser Treatments
Advanced Services Supervision
Laser and advanced procedures require physician supervision or are restricted to medical professionals
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application fee | $100 |
Renewal Fee Biennial renewal fee | $100 |
Total Initial Fees Application fee only; no exam required | $100 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years (biennial)
Renewal Period
0
CE Hours Required
$100
Renewal Fee
No CE Requirement
Biennial renewal fee
Regulatory Board
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Licenses
Transfer Type
Endorsement
Hours Comparison Required for Transfer
Additional Requirements for Transfer
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Connecticut is notable for not requiring any written or practical exams for esthetician licensure. Prior to July 2020, estheticians were not licensed at all in Connecticut -- making it historically the last state to implement esthetician licensing.
Connecticut did NOT require esthetician licensing until July 1, 2020
No written or practical exam required -- one of the few states without exams
600 hours of training required at an approved school
No continuing education required for renewal
Licensed through the Department of Public Health
There is no interstate compact for estheticians.
No person may practice as an Esthetician in Connecticut after July 1, 2020, without holding a license issued by the Department of Public Health.
Esthetician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (you) | $100 | 26–48 wks | |
| Massachusetts | — | 16–33 wks | → |
| New York | — | 26–48 wks | → |
| Rhode Island | — | 26–48 wks | → |
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Official Sources
Esthetician requirements in Connecticut verified against Connecticut Department of Public Health, March 2026.
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