Pass Your US Nail Technician License

The US nail technician license exam is a state-administered test you must pass to legally work as a nail technician. It usually has two parts: a written theory exam (about 125 multiple-choice questions covering sanitation, nail anatomy, procedures, product chemistry, salon safety, and state laws) and a separate hands-on practical exam. Each state sets its own pass rule — Texas, for example, requires 75% on the written portion.

Texas (TDLR) is live now. New York and California are coming soon. Our content is built on the National-Interstate Council (NIC) standard that most states adopt, plus state-specific rules and regulations layered on top. Pick the state that matches where you want to work — the core science and procedures are identical, only the laws differ.

Some states offer translated written exams (Texas, for example, offers Korean and Vietnamese), but the wording can still trip up non-native English speakers — especially the chemistry and disorder terminology. Easy Nail Pass™ shows every question in English alongside your chosen language (Korean, Spanish, or Vietnamese), with explanations of the technical terms in your language so you understand the meaning, not just memorize the sounds.

$29.99 for 90 days — one-time payment, no subscription, no auto-renewal. Compare to Mometrix at $39.99/month — that's $120 for the same 90 days, so Easy Nail Pass is roughly 75% cheaper. The free tier gives you the first 5 questions per category and 1 free mock exam to try before paying.

The written theory exam is multiple-choice and tests what you know — infection control, nail anatomy, product chemistry, state laws. The practical exam is hands-on and tests what you can do — manicure procedure, sanitation setup, nail enhancements (acrylic, gel). Easy Nail Pass™ focuses on the written exam, where bilingual study makes the biggest difference. For the practical, we recommend in-person school hours.

Texas TDLR requires 75% on the written exam (about 94 of 125 questions correct). Other states vary — most fall between 70% and 75%. Our mock exams use the same length and pass threshold as your target state so practice mirrors test day exactly.