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Russell Rd, Ste 100, Las Vegas, NV 89148  \n(702) 508-0015  \nReno: 740 Del Monte Lane, Suite 12, Reno, NV 89511  \n(775) 688-1442  \nHours of Operation 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Thursday  \nContact the State Board of Cosmetology to:  \n• Clarify information about licensure  \n• Obtain information regarding reciprocity from other States  \n• Obtain information on continued licensure  \n• Change your current address or name  \n• Renew or reinstate a license that has been inactive for less than five years  \n• Obtain license verification  \n• Apply for licensure by reciprocity  \n• Verify if your Eligibility Requirements were received  \n• Request ESL assistance with interpreter services for testing  \nPEARSON VUE® NEVADA COSMETOLOGY  \n[https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/nv/cosmetology.html](https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/nv/cosmetology.html)  \nAttn: Regulatory Program Manager  \n5601 Green Valley Dr., Bloomington, MN 55437  \n(877) 453-0228  \nMonday–Friday 8am–11pm; Saturday 8am–5pm; Sunday 10am–4pm (Eastern Time Zone)  \nGo to Pearson VUE’s website ([https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/nv/cosmetology.html](https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/nv/cosmetology.html)) to:  \n• Download a Candidate Handbook  \n• Make a real-time examination reservation  \n• View Frequently Asked Questions  \nAccommodation Requests ([https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/test-takers/accommodations.html](https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/test-takers/accommodations.html)):  \n• Request an accommodation for testing under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines  \nrev02/2026 Copyright © 2026 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). All rights [reserved. pubs_orders@pearson.com](reserved. pubs_orders@pearson.com)  \nIntroduction .......................................... 1  \nExam Overview ................................................1  \nEligibility ............................................... 1  \nCosmetology ..................................................1  \nHair Design .......................................................1  \nEsthetician .......................................................1  \nNail Tech ...........................................................1  \nBraider .............................................................1  \nInstructor .........................................................1  \nElectrologist ....................................................1  \nAdvanced Esthetician .....................................1  \nRequired Identification for Testing .................1  \nRequired Documentation for Licensure ........ 2  \nReciprocity for Cosmetology ........................ 2  \nReinstatement ................................................ 2  \nApplication and Scheduling .................... 3  \nADA Accommodations ................................... 3  \nEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) Accommodations ........................................... 3  \nScheduling Lead Times .................................. 3  \nTest Sites ........................................................ 3  \nCancellation and Rescheduling ............... 4  \nAbsence Policy ............................................... 4  \nWeather Emergencies .................................... 4  \nExam Day ............................................. 4  \nWhat to Bring .................................................. 4  \nAcceptable Forms of Candidate Identification ................................ 4  \nTesting Policies ............................................... 5  \nThe Exam ............................................. 6  \nTheory/Procedural Skills Exam ...................... 6  \nTheory/Procedural Skills Exam Content Outlines ................................... 6  \nReferences.............................","cbCaijkg3mw4fCui","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijkg3mw4fCui","pdf",3725959,"English","# Introduction\n# Exam Overview\n# Eligibility\n## Cosmetology\n## Hair Design\n## Esthetician\n## Nail Tech\n## Braider\n## Instructor\n# Required Identification for Testing\n# Required Documentation for Licensure\n# Reciprocity for Cosmetology\n# Reinstatement\n# Application and Scheduling\n# ADA Accommodations\n# English as a Second Language (ESL) Accommodations\n# Scheduling Lead Times\n# Test Sites\n# Cancellation and Rescheduling\n# Absence Policy\n# Weather Emergencies\n# Exam Day\n# What to Bring\n# Acceptable Forms of Candidate Identification\n# Testing Policies\n# The Exam\n## Theory/Procedural Skills Exam\n# References\n# Score Reporting\n# Failing and Retaking an Examination\n# Duplicate Score Report\n# General Information\n## Test Sites\n## Examinations","[{\"question\":\"Which states and processes does the handbook cover for licensure and additional candidate actions?\",\"answer\":\"The handbook directs candidates to contact the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology for clarification on licensure, reciprocity information, continued licensure, address or name changes, renewal or reinstatement for inactive licenses under five years, license verification, reciprocity applications, eligibility requirement receipt verification, and ESL assistance for interpreter services during testing.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the minimum eligibility requirements for cosmetology, hair design, and esthetician?\",\"answer\":\"For cosmetology, candidates must be at least 18, have completed at least the 10th grade, and complete 1600 hours in a licensed cosmetology school or 3200 hours in an approved apprenticeship program. 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