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Esthetician
Total cost: $102
Governing Authority
Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (under Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL)
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600
Training Hours
No
Has Master?
Yes
Written Exam
Yes
Practical Exam
$102
Total Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
You must be at least 16 years old. Completion of 10th grade or equivalent; must be at least 16.5 years old
Complete 600 hours of esthetician training at a state-approved school. Board-approved esthetician school or program approved by Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board Apprenticeship option: 1,200 hours.
Pass the written and practical exams. Administered by: NIC. Passing score: 75%. Exam fee: $75.00.
Idaho requires a criminal background check as part of the esthetician license application.
Submit your application to the Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (under Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL). License fee: $27. Total initial fees: $102.
Renew your license every 1 year. Renewal fee: $27.
Training Program
VerifiedRequired Training Hours
600 hours
Program Accreditation
Board-approved esthetician school or program approved by Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board
Apprenticeship Alternative
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Required Hours
600 hours
VerifiedAdditional Requirements
Required Hours
Not specified
VerifiedExam Information
VerifiedWritten Exam
RequiredPractical Exam
RequiredExam Provider
NIC
Passing Score
75%
Overall licensing difficulty: 1/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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Esthetician Written Examination
Passing Score
75%
Format
Written exam + Practical exam
Administered By
NIC
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Minimum Age
Education
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Scope of Practice
Mostly 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 |
|---|---|
License Fee Initial license fee | $27 |
Exam Fee Exam fee paid to NIC | $75.00 |
Renewal Fee Renewal fee per 1 year | $27 |
Total Initial Fees Estimated total initial licensing costs | $102 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified1 year
Renewal Period
0
CE Hours Required
$27
Renewal Fee
No CE Requirement
Renewal fee per 1 year
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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Idaho has an unusual minimum age of 16.5 years (not 16 or 17). The license renews annually rather than biennially, and the annual renewal fee is just $27.
Idaho requires 600 classroom hours or 1,200 apprenticeship hours
Minimum age is 16.5 years old
Annual license renewal at $27/year
No continuing education required
Out-of-state endorsement requires 3 of last 5 years of active practice
There is no interstate compact for estheticians.
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Esthetician requirements in Idaho verified against Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (under Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL), March 2026.
Accessed 2026-03-08
Accessed 2026-03-08
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