All four Missouri beauty licenses in one place. Missouri uses NIC exams via Prov — 75% passing on both written and practical. One combined board for all modalities. All cosmetology and barber licenses renew September 30 of odd-numbered years. CE-free for practitioners.
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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. Missouri tests on the NIC exam, so this is the exam you'll sit. No email, no signup.
Missouri · Cosmetology
1,500 hours at a licensed cosmetology school (or 3,000-hour apprenticeship). NIC exam via Prov — 75% passing both written and practical. Board issues Authorization to Test (ATT) after approving your application. Practical exams held at state sites, Mondays only. Renewal September 30 of odd-numbered years. CE-free.
Missouri uses NIC National Theory and Practical Examinations administered by Prov. NICPrep's cosmetology question bank is built from the NIC CIB — a direct-fit study resource for Missouri cosmetology licensing. Passing score: 75% on both written and practical. Written exam: 110 scored multiple-choice questions. Practical: live demonstration exam graded by examiners.
The Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners (pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp) governs all beauty and barber licenses in one combined board. Apply through the Board directly. After approval, the Board issues an Authorization to Test (ATT) which you use to schedule with Prov. Phone: 573-751-1052 · Toll Free: 866-762-9432.
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Your school submits a graduation affidavit of hours directly to the Board. Verify school licensing at pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp.
Submit the Application for Examination/Temporary Permit to the Board (school may submit on your behalf). Do not send fees at this stage — pay directly to Prov when scheduling. Board reviews and issues ATT.
Schedule at provexam.com. Written: flexible scheduling. Practical: Mondays only at state-designated sites. Complete all exams within your one-year ATT period.
Apply for your license through the Board. Pay $30 license fee. Biennial renewal September 30 of odd years.
September 30 of odd-numbered years · $30 renewal fee · CE-free · Any application postmarked after September 30 returned; must reinstate · Expired 2+ years: must retake practical exam · Renew at pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp.
🇪🇸 NICPrep's cosmetology prep is also available in Spanish.
Missouri · Esthetics
750 hours at a licensed school. NIC exam via Prov — 75% passing both written and practical. Same ATT process, same Prov practical (Mondays only at state sites). Renewal September 30 of odd-numbered years. CE-free for practitioners.
Missouri uses the NIC National Esthetics Theory and Practical Examinations administered by Prov. NICPrep's esthetics question bank is built from the NIC Esthetics CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing on both. Esthetics instructors require 8 hrs CE — practitioners do not.
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School submits graduation affidavit to Board. Verify school licensing at pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp.
Submit Application for Examination/Temporary Permit. Board reviews and issues ATT allowing Prov scheduling.
Written: flexible. Practical: Mondays only at state sites. One-year ATT window; unlimited retakes.
Renewal September 30 of odd years. CE-free for practitioners.
Missouri · Barber
1,000 hours at a licensed barber school (or 2,000-hour apprenticeship). NIC exam via Prov — 75% passing both. Same ATT process and September 30 odd-year renewal. Cosmetology-to-barber crossover available (45 hours). Barber-to-cosmetology crossover also available (500 hours).
Missouri uses NIC National Barber Theory and Practical Examinations administered by Prov. NICPrep's barber question bank is built from the NIC Barber Styling CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing on both.
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School submits graduation affidavit to Board. Verify school at pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp.
Submit Application for Examination/Temporary Permit. Board issues ATT.
Written: flexible scheduling. Practical: Mondays only at state sites. One-year ATT window.
Renewal September 30 of odd years. CE-free.
🇪🇸 NICPrep's barber styling prep is also available in Spanish.
Missouri · Manicurist
Missouri calls nail technicians "manicurists." 400 hours at a licensed school (or 780-hour apprenticeship). NIC exam via Prov — 75% passing both written and practical. Same ATT process and September 30 odd-year renewal as all other Missouri licenses. CE-free.
Missouri uses the NIC National Nail Technology Theory and Practical Examinations administered by Prov. NICPrep's nail technology question bank is built from the NIC Nail Technology CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing on both.
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School submits affidavit to Board. Verify school at pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp.
Submit Application for Examination/Temporary Permit. Receive ATT from Board.
Written: flexible scheduling. Practical: Mondays only. One-year ATT window, unlimited retakes.
Renewal September 30 of odd years. CE-free.
🇻🇳 NICPrep's nail technology prep is also available in Vietnamese.
Missouri uses NIC exams via Prov — 75% passing. CE-free ever required for practitioners. NICPrep is built from the same NIC CIBs.
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