Louisiana · Esthetics

Study Esthetics in Louisiana From Day One

Don't wait until two weeks before boards to panic. Shear Genius Society is built to work alongside your 750-hour esthetics program from week one — chapter-indexed practice tests, games, flashcards, and video lessons tuned to the PSI (NIC exam) exam.

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Louisiana Esthetics at a glance

Everything the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology requires — before you even open a textbook.

Program Hours

750

Minimum Age

Exam Provider

PSI (NIC exam)

Exam Type

written + practical

Renewal

Every 1 year

Reciprocity

Yes

Official Board

Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology →

What's actually on the Louisiana exam

SGS content is weighted the same way the exam is — so you study the heaviest topics the most.

Scientific Concepts (Infection Control, Anatomy, Chemistry)	55%
Skin Care and Services (Facials, Treatments, Hair Removal)	45%

Your study arc, week by week

SGS isn't a two-week cram kit. It's the study companion that rides shotgun through all 750 program hours.

Weeks 1 – 6

Foundations

Your first 6 weeks cover anatomy, chemistry, infection control, and esthetics basics. Use SGS flashcards and Knowledge Chair chapter by chapter to make the vocabulary stick while it's fresh.

Weeks 7 – 12

Hands-On + Theory

You're in practicals now. Pair every kit check with a quick SGS Shear Squares round on that chapter — the repetition glues clinical skills to the theory behind them.

Weeks 13 – 17

Mid-Program Check

Take a Esthetics practice test for Louisiana every week. Your score trend tells you which chapters to loop through TheBoard before you forget material you learned in month 2.

Final 2 weeks

Exam Polish

The Louisiana exam is PSI (NIC exam)'s written test. Run full-length Practice Tests in exam conditions, review state-law questions daily, and use ShearForce for quick recall drills between clinic shifts.

Try Louisiana-specific questions

Three real state-law questions from the SGS bank. Click an answer to reveal the correct one.

LA · Esthetics · Sample 1

How many training hours does Louisiana require for an esthetics license?

LA · Esthetics · Sample 2

How many training hours does Louisiana require for a cosmetology license?

LA · Esthetics · Sample 3

How many training hours does Louisiana require for a barbering license?

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Questions beauty students actually ask

How many hours does Louisiana require for a esthetics license?

Louisiana requires 750 hours of esthetics training before you can sit for the state board exam.

Who administers the Louisiana esthetics exam?

PSI (NIC exam) administers the Louisiana esthetics exam. It's a written + practical.

What's the minimum age to get licensed in Louisiana?

Louisiana requires candidates to be at least 16 years old to apply for a esthetics license.

When should I start studying for my esthetics boards?

Day one of school. SGS is built to work alongside your curriculum from the first chapter — flashcards, games, and practice tests per chapter mean you're reinforcing material while it's still fresh, not cramming two weeks out. Students who study every week from day one walk into boards confident, not panicked.

Does Louisiana have license reciprocity?

Yes — Louisiana offers reciprocity for esthetics licenses from other states, though specific requirements vary. Check with the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology for the current reciprocity rules.

How often do I renew my Louisiana esthetics license?

Licenses in Louisiana renew every 1 year.

Can I use SGS if I'm only in week 3?

Yes — that's exactly what SGS was built for. The platform is chapter-indexed so you can jump to only the chapters you've covered in school. Don't save it for the end; the students who pass first-try use SGS from week 1.