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1How many training hours are required for an esthetician license in Virginia?
2Which regulatory body oversees esthetician licensing in Virginia?
3How often must a Virginia esthetician renew their license?
4What is the license renewal fee for a Virginia esthetician?
5What are the continuing education requirements for Virginia esthetician license renewal?
6What is the minimum passing score on the Virginia esthetician licensing exams?
7Under Virginia law, an esthetician must display what at their work location?
8Practicing esthetics without a valid license in Virginia can result in which consequence?
9What types of exams must a Virginia esthetician candidate pass?
10An out-of-state licensed esthetician wants to practice in Virginia. What is the typical pathway?
About the VA Esthetician Exam
Virginia's esthetician licensing path requires an approved 600-hour program (or equivalent pathway), then NIC theory and practical exams through Prov, with Virginia law content drawn from 18VAC41-70.
Exam sponsor: Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology (DPOR) via Prov / NIC. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
110 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes (theory)
Passing Score
75
Exam / Certification Fees
$99 theory + $95 practical (Prov); $120 DPOR application
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Scientific Concepts
Microbiology, infection control, anatomy, skin histology, disorders, hair science, and cosmetic chemistry on the NIC theory exam
Skin Care & Services
Consultation, facials, exfoliation, massage, extractions, masks, equipment, makeup, lashes, body treatments, and hair removal
Virginia Laws & Licensing
18VAC41-70 rules, 600-hour curriculum, fees, renewal without CE, endorsement, and basic vs master scope
Preparing for the VA Esthetician Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75
- Exam length: 110 questions
- Time limit: 90 minutes (theory)
- Exam / certification fees: $99 theory + $95 practical (Prov); $120 DPOR application Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many training hours does Virginia require for an esthetician license?
Virginia requires a minimum 600-hour approved esthetics curriculum under 18VAC41-70-190 B, or a registered apprenticeship, before you can sit for the licensing exams.
What score do I need to pass the Virginia esthetician exams?
Virginia publishes a minimum passing score of 75 for both the theory and practical examinations. You must pass both within one year of your initial examination date.
Who administers the Virginia esthetician exam?
The Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology (DPOR) uses Prov to administer NIC theory and practical exams. Theory fees are $99 and practical fees are $95.
Does Virginia require continuing education to renew an esthetician license?
No. Virginia esthetician licenses renew every two years for $120 under 18VAC41-70-120, and the board does not require continuing education hours for standard renewal.
How is an esthetician license different from a master esthetician license in Virginia?
They are separate licenses with separate 600-hour curricula. Master training under 18VAC41-70-190 C covers advanced modalities such as microdermabrasion, advanced chemical peels, and lymphatic drainage that are outside basic esthetician scope.
How many questions are on the Virginia esthetician theory exam?
The NIC Esthetics Theory Examination used in Virginia contains 110 items, of which 100 are scored, with 90 minutes allowed. Virginia also embeds state-law questions referencing 18VAC41-70.