All Montana beauty licenses in one place. Montana uses NIC exams via Prov — a scaled score of 75.00. Cosmetology training is 1,500 hours at a Board-approved school. Biennial renewal December 31. CE-free. Age 18+, HS diploma required. Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists, Helena MT — under the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI).
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Montana sits the NIC national papers through Prov at a scaled score of 75.00, at a board-approved school for 1,500 hours. Renewal is biennial on 31 December with no continuing education, and you must be 18 with a high school diploma to sit.
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Built for the NIC Candidate Information BulletinPractice 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. Montana tests on the NIC exam, so this is the exam you'll sit. No email, no signup.
Montana · Cosmetology
1,500 hours at a Board-approved school, set by MCA 37-31-304. NIC exams via Prov — a scaled score of 75.00 on both written and practical. Biennial renewal December 31 at $45 (license fee). CE-free. Age 18+, HS diploma. 301 S. Park Ave, Helena MT 59620 · 406-444-6880.
Montana 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. a scaled score of 75.00 on both. Montana's requirement is 1,500 hours — programs typically take about 12 months full-time.
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Age 18+, HS diploma. Programs typically about 12 months full-time. Verify school at boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov.
Documents: proof of education, training verification, photo ID. Mail to Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists, P.O. Box 200513, Helena, MT 59620-0513.
Register at provexam.com. Both written and practical required. A scaled score of 75.00 on each.
CE-free for cosmetologists. Instructors: CE required. Reciprocity available if training equivalent to or greater than Montana's requirements.
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Montana · Esthetics
650 hours at a Board-approved school. NIC esthetics exams via Prov — a scaled score of 75.00. Age 18+, HS diploma. $45 license fee. Biennial renewal December 31. CE-free for practitioners. Reciprocity available if training substantially equivalent.
Montana uses NIC National Esthetics Theory and Practical Examinations via Prov. NICPrep's esthetics question bank is built from the NIC Esthetics CIB — a direct-fit study resource. a scaled score of 75.00. Programs typically 4–6 months.
Montana · Barber
1,100 hours at a Board-approved barber school (900 hours for barbering nonchemical). NIC Barber Styling exams via Prov — a scaled score of 75.00. Age 18+, HS diploma. $45 license fee. Biennial renewal December 31. CE-free for practitioners. Instructor: 12 months licensed experience required before pursuing instructor credential.
Montana uses NIC Barber Styling Theory and Practical Examinations via Prov. NICPrep's barber question bank is built from the NIC Barber Styling CIB — a direct-fit study resource. a scaled score of 75.00 on both.
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Montana · Manicurist
400 hours at a Board-approved school. NIC Nail Technology exams via Prov — a scaled score of 75.00. Age 18+, HS diploma. $45 license fee. Biennial renewal December 31. CE-free. Montana does not issue a separate "nail technician" license — the credential is called "Manicurist."
Montana uses NIC National Nail Technology Theory and Practical Examinations via Prov. NICPrep's nail technology question bank is built from the NIC Nail Technology CIB — a direct-fit study resource. a scaled score of 75.00. Programs typically 8–12 weeks full-time.
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Montana uses NIC exams via Prov — a scaled score of 75.00. 1,500-hour cosmetology requirement. NICPrep is built from the NIC CIBs.
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