New Mexico
New Mexico Cosmetology, Nail Technician and Esthetician Requirements
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1,600 hrs · Written: required · Practical: required
400 hrs · Written: required · Practical: required
600 hrs · Written: required · Practical: required
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| Requirement | Cosmetology | Nail Technician | Esthetician |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,600 hrsTraining | 400 hrsTraining | 600 hrsTraining |
| Written exam | RequiredExam status | RequiredExam status | RequiredExam status |
| Practical exam | RequiredExam status | RequiredExam status | RequiredExam status |
Cosmetology
- Training hours
- 1,600 hrsTraining
- Written exam
- RequiredExam status
- Practical exam
- RequiredExam status
Nail Technician
- Training hours
- 400 hrsTraining
- Written exam
- RequiredExam status
- Practical exam
- RequiredExam status
Esthetician
- Training hours
- 600 hrsTraining
- Written exam
- RequiredExam status
- Practical exam
- RequiredExam status
Licensing board
Who issues these licenses
New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
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1,600 hrs · Written: required · Practical: requiredNew Mexico Cosmetology guideExam details, official sources, fees where verified, and the matching course next step.Open full guide →400 hrs · Written: required · Practical: requiredNew Mexico Nail Technician guideExam details, official sources, fees where verified, and the matching course next step.Open full guide →600 hrs · Written: required · Practical: requiredNew Mexico Esthetician guideExam details, official sources, fees where verified, and the matching course next step.Open full guide →