State board exam guide · Checked November 1, 2026

Oklahoma cosmetology & esthetics state board exam

Oklahoma's written exam is NIC's national theory exam, and Prov is the only company that gives it there. The hands-on practical is the state board's own. Here are the hours, fees and test format, checked against the board's and Prov's own pages.

The exams at a glance

Cosmetology

License
Cosmetologist
School hours
1,500 hours
Written exam
110 questions, 90 minutes
Written pass mark
75%
Written exam fee
$65
Practical exam
Hands-on practical, given by the state board
Board exam fee
$50

Esthetics

License
Facial operator (esthetician)
School hours
600 hours
Written exam
110 questions, 90 minutes
Written pass mark
75%
Written exam fee
$65
Practical exam
Hands-on practical, given by the state board
Board exam fee
$50

Board: Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Exams: Prov. Fees are as of November 1, 2026; confirm them before you book.

What's on the written exam

Oklahoma's written exams follow NIC's national outlines. Each section's share of the questions:

Cosmetology

  • Scientific Concepts35%
  • Hair Care and Services45%
  • Skin Care and Services10%
  • Nail Care and Services10%

Esthetics

  • Scientific Concepts55%
  • Skin Care and Services45%

New esthetics outline? See what's on NIC's 2025 esthetics exam and what changed.

Good to know in Oklahoma

  • The board charges a $50 exam fee on top of Prov's written exam fee.
  • You need at least 75% on both the written and the practical exam.
  • For the cosmetology practical, you work on a mannequin head and a mannequin hand, not a live model. The board lists the supplies to bring for each part.
  • Esthetics candidates take the 2025 edition of NIC's esthetics written exam.

Practice for the Oklahoma written exam

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Questions about the Oklahoma exam

Does Oklahoma use the NIC exam?

Oklahoma's written exam is NIC's national theory exam, and Prov is the only company that gives it there. The hands-on practical is the state board's own.

How many questions are on the Oklahoma cosmetology and esthetics written exams?

110 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, for both licenses.

What score do you need to pass the Oklahoma written exam?

75%, for both cosmetology and esthetics.

How much does the Oklahoma state board exam cost?

Prov charges $65 for the written exam, for cosmetology and esthetics alike. The board adds a $50 exam fee. Fees as of November 1, 2026.

How many school hours do you need in Oklahoma?

1,500 hours for cosmetology and 600 hours for esthetics.

Sources

Checked on November 1, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check with the board or Prov before you book. Slay the Board isn't affiliated with NIC, Prov or any state board.

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