Utah Esthetician License Requirements

Utah licenses estheticians through the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). As of January 1, 2026, the Division no longer issues the former 600-hour esthetics license to new applicants — the ongoing path for new applicants is the Master Esthetics license, which requires 1,200 hours of training.

1. Complete your training. Attend a licensed or recognized esthetics school and complete a curriculum covering eyelash and eyebrow technology, cosmetic medical procedures, body contouring and lymphatic massage, and advanced skincare, totaling a minimum of 1,200 hours — or complete an approved master esthetics apprenticeship.
2. Pass the NIC exams. Utah accepts the National Interstate Council (NIC) theory and practical examinations, passed with a score of 70% or greater.
3. Apply online. Submit your application and the $85 fee through My License One, along with documentation of your completed training hours certified by your school or apprenticeship supervisor.

If you already hold an esthetician or master esthetician license in good standing from another state for at least a year, you may qualify for licensure by endorsement instead of retesting — see the Esthetician and Master Esthetician endorsement maps on DOPL’s site for state-by-state details.

Utah’s Master Esthetics program requires a minimum of 1,200 hours of instruction (or the equivalent number of credit hours) at a licensed or recognized esthetics school, under Utah Code § 58-11a-302.18. The curriculum must cover:

• Eyelash and eyebrow technology: Arching, tinting, and perming eyebrows and eyelashes, and applying eyelash and eyebrow extensions
• Cosmetic medical procedures: Nonablative procedures using a cosmetic medical device, including laser hair removal, body contouring, anti-aging resurfacing enhancements, and photo rejuvenation, performed under the supervision requirements of § 58-1-506
• Body contouring and lymphatic massage: Body wraps, hydrotherapy, and manual or mechanical lymphatic massage
• Advanced skincare: Chemical and limited chemical exfoliation, sanding (including microdermabrasion), advanced extraction, and dermaplaning

Applicants who graduate with fewer than 1,200 hours may count documented work experience as a licensed esthetician in another jurisdiction toward the shortfall. An individual holding a legacy cosmetology/barbering license may also count 600 of those hours toward the 1,200-hour master esthetics total.

Utah also allows an approved master esthetics apprenticeship as an alternative to school-based training.

Utah accepts the National Interstate Council (NIC) theory and practical examinations for esthetics licensure, delivered through Prov.

Accepted Exams

• NIC theory and practical examinations passed with a score of 70% or greater within one year prior to your application date, or
• Any substantially equivalent theory, practical, or instructor examination approved by the licensing authority of another state, with a passing score of 70% or greater

Languages

Theory examinations are offered in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean. The practical exam is offered in English only.

Utah esthetics and master esthetics licenses expire on September 30 of odd-numbered years. DOPL mails a renewal notice at least 60 days before your expiration date. The Master Esthetician renewal fee is $68.

Continuing Education

Utah does not require continuing education to renew a Master Esthetician license.

How to Renew

Renew online through My License One, or submit the Master Esthetician Renewal Form by mail or in person.

Utah defines the practice of master esthetics in Utah Code § 58-11a-302.18(1)(a). A licensed Master Esthetician may, for cosmetic (not medical) purposes:

• Advanced skincare: Cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exercising, applying oils, antiseptics, clays, or masks, and manual extraction, including with a comedone extractor
• Exfoliation and resurfacing: Limited chemical exfoliation and chemical exfoliation (subject to Division supervision rules), sanding including microdermabrasion, and dermaplaning
• Body treatments: Body wraps, hydrotherapy, and lymphatic massage by manual or other approved means
• Hair removal: Manual hair removal
• Eyelash and eyebrow technology: Arching, tinting, and perming eyebrows and eyelashes, and eyelash/eyebrow extensions
• Nail care: Natural nail manicures and pedicures
• Cosmetic medical devices (nonablative only): Laser hair removal, body contouring, anti-aging resurfacing enhancements, and photo rejuvenation, performed under the requirements of § 58-1-506

A Master Esthetician may not perform any of these services for the treatment of a medical, physical, or mental ailment. You can verify any Utah practitioner through DOPL’s license lookup.