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NIC Cosmetology Written (Theory) Exam

Scientific concepts, hair care and services, skin and nail care for cosmetologists.

Exam at a glance

Questions

100

Time limit

120 min

Passing

75% or higher

Practice bank

200 Qs

What the exam covers

  1. 1

    Scientific Concepts

    30% · 40 lessons

  2. 2

    Hair Care and Services

    40% · 58 lessons

  3. 3

    Skin Care and Services

    20% · 39 lessons

  4. 4

    Nail Care and Services

    10% · 20 lessons

How to prepare on Step2Study

  1. 1. Learn

    Work through the Academy modules — short lessons with key facts and memory tricks.

  2. 2. Practice

    Take the numbered practice tests with instant feedback, flashcards and mental maps.

  3. 3. Simulate

    Sit a full timed simulation to check you are ready for exam day.