All four Oklahoma beauty licenses in one place. Oklahoma has a split exam system: NIC theory via Prov, practical administered by the Board. Mannequins only — no live models for the practical. Annual renewal on last day of birth month. No CE required. All licenses and work permits must be posted in public view with a current photo attached.
Oklahoma · Cosmetology
1,500 clock hours (or 50 credit hours) at a Board-approved school. Theory exam via Prov (NIC). Practical exam administered by the Board — mannequins only, NO live models. Board provides over-the-chair mannequin stands. Annual renewal last day of birth month. $80 license fee. No CE required.
Oklahoma uses the NIC National Cosmetology Theory Examination administered by Prov (the only theory exam provider for Oklahoma). NICPrep's cosmetology question bank is built from the NIC CIB — a direct-fit study resource for the written theory exam. The practical exam is administered separately by the Board — review the Oklahoma-specific practical CIB for practical requirements.
Oklahoma's practical exam is administered by the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, not by Prov or PSI. Mannequin head and mannequin hand are required for all services — no live models are used. The Board provides over-the-chair mannequin head stands. Mannequin hands must have artificial nails glued on and polished. Contact the Board directly at 405-521-2441 for current practical exam dates and locations.
The Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (oklahoma.gov/cosmo · 405-521-2441 · OSBCB@cosmo.ok.gov) governs all beauty licenses in Oklahoma. One unified board covers cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and nail technology. All licenses and work permits must be posted in public view with a current photo attached.
Verify school approval at oklahoma.gov/cosmo. School submits your completion records to the Board.
Board reviews your application. Once approved, register with Prov at provexam.com or call (801) 733-4455. Schedule your theory exam at a Prov testing location. Prov is the only theory exam provider for Oklahoma.
Theory: NIC Cosmetology Theory Exam. Practical: Board-administered at designated state sites. Mannequin head + mannequin hand required (hand must have artificial nails glued on and polished). Board provides over-the-chair stands.
Annual renewal last day of birth month. $80 renewal fee. No CE required. Post license in public view with current photo.
Full 10-test NIC Cosmetology exam simulation with instant rationales and per-domain breakdown.
Practice tests and flashcards together. One purchase, one email, instant access to both.
1,099 cards: Sci · Hair · Skin · Nail. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
Oklahoma · Esthetics / Facial Operator
Oklahoma calls this the "Facial Operator/Esthetician" license. 600 clock hours (or 30 credit hours) at a Board-approved school. Theory via Prov (NIC). Practical by the Board — mannequins only. Annual birthday renewal. $80 license fee. 8th grade education minimum. No CE required.
Oklahoma uses the NIC National Esthetics Theory Examination administered by Prov. NICPrep's esthetics question bank is built from the NIC Esthetics CIB — a direct-fit study resource for the theory exam. 8th grade education minimum. No CE required for renewal.
Verify school at oklahoma.gov/cosmo. Programs typically 3–5 months full-time.
Register at provexam.com or call (801) 733-4455. Prov is the only theory exam provider for Oklahoma.
Practical: Board-administered at state sites. Mannequins used. Check oklahoma.gov/cosmo for current exam dates.
Annual renewal last day of birth month. $80. No CE. Post license in public view with current photo.
Full 10-test NIC Esthetics exam simulation with instant rationales and per-domain breakdown.
Practice tests and flashcards together. One purchase, one email, instant access to both.
1,100 cards: Sci · Skin. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
Oklahoma · Barber
1,500 clock hours at a Board-approved school. Theory via Prov (NIC Barber Styling). Practical by the Board — mannequin required. Annual birthday renewal. $80 license fee. Crossover between cosmetology and barber available. No CE required.
Oklahoma uses the NIC Barber Styling Theory Examination administered by Prov. NICPrep's barber question bank is built from the NIC Barber Styling CIB — a direct-fit study resource for the theory exam. Crossover between cosmetology and barber is available with additional training.
Verify school approval at oklahoma.gov/cosmo.
Register at provexam.com or call (801) 733-4455.
Practical: Board-administered. Mannequin required. Check oklahoma.gov/cosmo for exam dates.
Annual birthday renewal. $80. No CE. Post in public view with photo.
Full 10-test NIC Barber Styling exam simulation with instant rationales and per-domain breakdown.
Practice tests and flashcards together. One purchase, one email, instant access to both.
1,100 cards: Sci · Hair · Implements · Facial. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
Oklahoma · Manicurist / Nail Technician
600 clock hours (or 30 credit hours) at a Board-approved school. Theory via Prov (NIC). Practical by the Board — mannequins only. Annual birthday renewal. $80 license fee. 8th grade education minimum. No CE required. Mannequin hand must have artificial nails glued on and polished.
Oklahoma uses the NIC Nail Technology Theory Examination administered by Prov. NICPrep's nail technology question bank is built from the NIC Nail Technology CIB — a direct-fit study resource. Practical exam by the Board — mannequin hand required with artificial nails glued on and polished.
Verify school at oklahoma.gov/cosmo. Programs typically 3–5 months full-time.
Register at provexam.com or call (801) 733-4455.
Practical: Board-administered. Mannequin hand with artificial nails glued on and polished required. No live models.
Annual birthday renewal. $80. No CE. Post in public view with current photo.
Full 10-test NIC Nail Technology exam simulation with instant rationales and per-domain breakdown.
Practice tests and flashcards together. One purchase, one email, instant access to both.
1,100 cards across 9 NIC domains. Front: question. Back: answer plus full rationale.
Oklahoma's NIC theory exam is administered by Prov. NICPrep is built from the same NIC CIBs. Practical is Board-administered with mannequins. Practice tests and flashcards on the modality pages.