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.
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. No CE. Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology, Jackson MS.
Mississippi uses NIC National Theory and Practical Examinations. NICPrep's cosmetology question bank is built from the NIC CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 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%.
No CE required. Annual renewal. Confirm current fees at msboc.ms.gov.
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1,099 cards: Sci · Hair · Skin · Nail. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
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. No CE.
Mississippi uses NIC National Esthetics Theory and Practical Examinations. NICPrep's esthetics question bank is built from the NIC Esthetics CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing.
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1,100 cards: Sci · Skin. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
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 — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing on both.
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1,100 cards: Sci · Hair · Implements · Facial. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
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 NIC National Nail Technology Theory and Practical Examinations. NICPrep's nail technology question bank is built from the NIC Nail Technology CIB — a direct-fit study resource. 75% passing.
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1,100 cards across 9 NIC domains. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
Mississippi uses NIC exams via PSI — 75% passing. NICPrep is built from the NIC CIBs.