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Pennsylvania State Esthetician / Skin Care Specialist Licensing Exam

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Pennsylvania Esthetician License License: Complete Roadmap

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Study Pennsylvania esthetician board rules and spa regulations

Review the Cosmetology Law and 49 Pa. Code Chapter 7 rules that make up the 10 scored state items: licensure, salon standards, booth rental, inspections, and the Act 48 civil penalty schedule.

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Master skin anatomy, physiology, and analysis

Learn skin layers, function, and conditions so you can perform skin analysis and select the correct facial treatments emphasized across the exam.

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Practice facial, hair-removal, and makeup protocols

Drill facial treatments, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, waxing and hair removal, and makeup application along with the sanitation steps each procedure requires.

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4

Complete timed Pennsylvania esthetician practice exams

Take full-length timed exams across regulations, infection control, skin science, treatments, and spa business to confirm readiness before your PA exam.

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

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PA Esthetician-Specific Topics Covered

Cosmetology Law (Act 86 of 1933, 63 P.S. §§ 507-527) and 49 Pa. Code Chapter 7Act 48 of 1993 Schedule of Civil Penalties (49 Pa. Code § 43b.5)Booth rental prohibited (63 P.S. § 514.1; 49 Pa. Code § 7.65)Salon floor space: 120 sq ft for one licensee plus 60 sq ft per additional licensee (63 P.S. § 515.4)Biennial renewal each January 31 of odd-numbered years; re-examination after 5 years expired or in escrow (63 P.S. § 525; 49 Pa. Code § 7.45)Esthetician scope limited to esthetician services only (49 Pa. Code §§ 7.1, 7.14a)

PA Esthetician Exam Details

Pennsylvania State Esthetician / Skin Care Specialist Licensing Exam

Administered by Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology

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Scaled score of 75 (0-100 scale)
Passing Score
100
Questions
105
Hours
$93 examination fee (Pearson VUE)
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Study time: 2-4 weeks
Prerequisites: Completion of at least 300 hours of esthetics instruction in a licensed Pennsylvania school of cosmetology (written exam allowed at 250 hours), at least 16 years of age, and a 10th grade education or equivalent (waived for veterans or applicants 35 or older under 49 Pa. Code § 7.32e(b))

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What's Next After the PA Esthetician?

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

Licensed Esthetician

Perform facials, hair removal, and skin treatments in Pennsylvania spas and salons under your state esthetics license.

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Medical Esthetician

Work with dermatologists or med spas in Pennsylvania, supporting clinical skin treatments and pre/post-procedure care.

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Spa Owner

Open and manage a Pennsylvania spa, overseeing licensed estheticians, treatment-room sanitation, and business under board rules.

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Skincare Specialist

Provide skin analysis and corrective skincare services at Pennsylvania salons, spas, or beauty counters using your esthetician credential.

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