Esthetician in Arizona

Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board

Arizona licenses estheticians (“aesthetics”) through the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board, with the written exam delivered by PCS / Virtual Inc. using NIC content — the NIC Esthetics Theory test, 110 items (100 scored) in 90 minutes, with a minimum score of 75 to pass. The board's official language statement offers Spanish only for the cosmetology-family practical and the instructor theory exams; the aesthetics written theory exam is English-only. An aesthetics license needs 600 training hours. Our multilingual practice questions are a study aid; the real Arizona aesthetics written exam is in English.

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Practice questions (this site): 450
Testing agency: PCS / Virtual Inc. (NIC)
Real written-test languages: English
To pass: NIC Esthetics Theory: 110 items (100 scored), 90 min; 75 to pass
Fee: PCS theory + written practical bundle $177
Training hours: 600 hours (aesthetics)
Exam structure: Esthetics theory + written practical exam

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🗓️ Last updated: 2026-07-06

📄 Based on: Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board exam-information + personal-license pages + PCS AZ page + NIC Esthetics Theory CIB, checked 2026-07-06

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Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooer hair/scalp support work is occupationally related to skincare specialists in O*NET; esthetician is a distinct licensed next path, with no claim that shampooer work qualifies the user.

Requirements vary by state and locality. Check the authority for where you plan to work.

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Why this is linked: Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooer hair/scalp support work is occupationally related to skincare specialists in O*NET; esthetician is a distinct licensed next path, with no claim that shampooer work qualifies the user.

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Reviewed 2026-08-17

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