All Mississippi beauty licenses in one place. Mississippi uses the NIC theory exam via PSI — 75% passing (written only — practical eliminated February 2026). Cosmetology runs 1,500 hours (esthetics 600, barber 1,500, manicurist 350). Annual renewal, no CE for practitioners. Regulated by the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology.
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Practice Test + Flashcards
$49 one-time · lifetime accessPractice tests and flashcards together. One purchase, one email, instant access to both.
Practice Test + Flashcards
$49 one-time · lifetime accessPractice tests and flashcards together. One purchase, one email, instant access to both.
Practice Test + Flashcards
$49 one-time · lifetime accessPractice tests and flashcards together. One purchase, one email, instant access to both.
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10 questions from the NIC cosmetology bank and 10 terminology cards from the decks — the same items, the same rationales, the same study modes you get after checkout. Mississippi tests on the NIC exam, so this is the exam you'll sit. No email, no signup.
Mississippi · Cosmetology
1,500 hours at a Board-approved cosmetology school. Practical exam eliminated February 2026 — NIC theory written exam only via PSI, 75% passing. Annual renewal. CE-free. Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology, Jackson MS.
Mississippi uses the NIC National Cosmetology Theory Examination; the practical was eliminated in February 2026. NICPrep's cosmetology question bank is built from the NIC CIB — it is built from the NIC CIB, which is the exam this state uses. 75% passing on both.
Mississippi eliminated the practical (hands-on) exam for cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology licenses effective February 2026. Written theory only. Confirm current exam requirements directly with the Board before scheduling.
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Cosmo 1,500 · Esth 600 · Barber 1,500 · Nail 350 hours. Verify school approval at msboc.ms.gov.
Apply at msboc.ms.gov with proof of training hours, photo ID, and required fees.
As of February 2026, the practical exam has been eliminated. Theory written exam only via PSI at 75%.
CE-free. Annual renewal. Confirm current fees at msboc.ms.gov.
🇪🇸 NICPrep's cosmetology prep is also available in Spanish.
Mississippi · Esthetics
600 hours at a Board-approved school. Practical exam eliminated February 2026 — NIC theory written exam only via PSI, 75% passing. Annual renewal. CE-free.
Mississippi uses the NIC National Esthetics Theory Examination; the practical was eliminated in February 2026. NICPrep's esthetics question bank is built from the NIC Esthetics CIB — it is built from the NIC CIB, which is the exam this state uses. 75% passing.
Mississippi · Barber
1,500 hours at a Board-approved barber school. Confirm current exam format with the Board — theory-only change confirmed for cosmetology as of February 2026, verify barber status directly.
Mississippi uses NIC Barber Styling Theory and Practical Examinations. NICPrep's barber question bank is built from the NIC Barber Styling CIB — it is built from the NIC CIB, which is the exam this state uses. 75% passing on both.
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🇪🇸 NICPrep's barber styling prep is also available in Spanish.
Mississippi · Nail Technology
350 hours at a Board-approved school. Practical exam eliminated February 2026 — NIC Nail Technology theory written exam only via PSI, 75% passing. Annual renewal.
Mississippi uses the NIC National Nail Technology Theory Examination; the practical was eliminated in February 2026. NICPrep's nail technology question bank is built from the NIC Nail Technology CIB — it is built from the NIC CIB, which is the exam this state uses. 75% passing.
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🇻🇳 NICPrep's nail technology prep is also available in Vietnamese.
Mississippi uses NIC exams via PSI — 75% passing. NICPrep is built from the NIC CIBs.
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