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South Carolina State Esthetician Licensing Examination

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South Carolina Esthetician License License: Complete Roadmap

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1

South Carolina Board Statutes, Sanitation & Jurisprudence

Master S.C. Code Title 40 Chapter 13 and the Chapter 35 regulations covering the 450-hour curriculum in Regulation 35-3(C), biennial renewal every odd year by March 10, the four-hour continuing education rule in Regulation 35-23, and the Regulation 35-6 penalty cap of $500 per offense.

8
hours
2

Infection Control, Microbiology & Chemical Safety

Study bacterial classifications, bloodborne viruses, fungal and parasitic infestations, OSHA Safety Data Sheets, and the blood exposure incident procedure, plus the Regulation 35-20 disinfection standard requiring EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, pseudomonacidal, and virucidal products.

10
hours
3

Skin Histology, Physiology, Disorders & Dermatology

Review epidermal and dermal layers, SHAPES barrier functions, Fitzpatrick phototypes, primary/secondary skin lesions, sebaceous disorders, and ABCDE melanoma identification criteria.

14
hours
4

Esthetic Services, Facial Protocols, Modalities & Hair Removal

Work through facial cleansing, steaming and exfoliation, massage manipulations, galvanic and high-frequency electrotherapy, hard and soft waxing, makeup color theory and bracing safety, and the advanced topics NIC added in 2025 including dermaplaning, nano infusion, and microdermabrasion.

12
hours
Estimated total study time
44 hours
That's about 5 weeks at 10 hours/week

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SC Esthetician-Specific Topics Covered

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 13South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 35SC LLR State Board of Cosmetology disciplinary proceduresSouth Carolina salon safety and sanitation rulesSC 450-hour esthetics school curriculum standardsBiennial renewal and continuing education requirements

SC Esthetician Exam Details

South Carolina State Esthetician Licensing Examination

Administered by South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology

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75 on each part
Passing Score
110
Questions
90
Minutes
$167 ($78 written exam + $89 practical exam, paid to Prov)
Exam Fee
Study time: 4-6 weeks
Prerequisites: Minimum age 16, at least a tenth-grade education or the equivalent, and completion of 450 hours of Board-approved esthetics training (S.C. Code Section 40-13-230(B))

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What's Next After the SC Esthetician?

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

Licensed Esthetician

Deliver professional facials, chemical peels, and body treatments in South Carolina day spas, resort destinations, and boutique skin care clinics under Board regulation.

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Medical / Clinical Esthetician

Collaborate alongside dermatologists and plastic surgeons in South Carolina medical spas, performing advanced pre- and post-operative skin protocols and clinical exfoliation.

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Spa & Salon Owner / Manager

Own and operate a licensed esthetic salon in South Carolina, supervising estheticians and ensuring compliance with Chapter 35 sanitation and safety inspections.

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Esthetics Educator / Instructor

Teach the 450-hour state board approved curriculum at licensed South Carolina cosmetology and esthetics schools after completing instructor licensing requirements.

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