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Minnesota State Esthetician / Skin Care Specialist Licensing Exam

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Minnesota Esthetician License License: Complete Roadmap

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Learn Minnesota Board of Cosmetology esthetician rules

Learn Minn. Stat. 155A and Minn. R. 2105 for the 35-item State exam: scope of practice, licensing and CE, salon rules, the infection control rule and enforcement, including the 2026 law changes.

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Master skin analysis, anatomy, and physiology

Study skin structure, layers, and conditions so you can correctly analyze client skin types and select facial treatments and exfoliation on the Minnesota exam.

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Practice facials, hair removal, and infection control

Drill facial treatment protocols, waxing and hair removal, makeup application, plus disinfection and bloodborne pathogen safety required in Minnesota treatment rooms.

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Take full-length MN esthetician practice exams

Complete timed practice sets that mirror the three PSI exams (75 scored General Theory, 50 scored Written Practical and 30 scored State items) to check readiness before scheduling the $85 combo.

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Estimated total study time
20 hours
That's about 2 weeks at 10 hours/week

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MN Esthetician-Specific Topics Covered

Minnesota esthetician board rulesMinnesota spa regulationsState licensing requirementsContinuing education

MN Esthetician Exam Details

Minnesota State Esthetician / Skin Care Specialist Licensing Exam

Administered by Minnesota Board of Cosmetology (exams delivered by PSI)

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75% on each of the 3 exams
Passing Score
175
Questions
4
Hours
$85 PSI combo exam ($33 General Theory + $28 Written Practical + $24 State), plus $195 initial license ($155 license + $40 application)
Exam Fee
Study time: 2-4 weeks
Prerequisites: 600-hour esthetician course at a Minnesota-licensed cosmetology school (or approved equivalent), age 17 or older, and passing results no more than one year old on all three PSI exams

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What's Next After the MN Esthetician?

After passing the MN Esthetician, you can pursue these career paths

Licensed Esthetician

Work in Minnesota salons and day spas performing facials, exfoliation, hair removal, and makeup under your state skin care specialist license.

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Esthetician in a Dermatology or Plastic Surgery Practice

Provide Minnesota stratum-corneum skin care, pre- and post-procedure care and client education in physician practices; titles such as 'medical esthetician' are prohibited by Minn. R. 2105.0110.

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Spa Owner

Open and operate your own licensed Minnesota esthetics spa, managing staff, sanitation compliance, and client services under board rules.

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Skincare Specialist

Guide Minnesota retail or medi-spa clients on skin analysis, product selection, and personalized facial treatment plans as a licensed specialist.

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