MS · Last reviewed 2026-08-27
Requirements can change. Confirm the current candidate bulletin and licensing-board instructions before scheduling or purchasing supplies.
Written: foundation preview
Practical: unavailable
The board-hosted theory manual identifies a computer-administered NIC theory examination through Prometric/IQT. Mississippi rules require a minimum scaled score of 70 on the written examination.
Mississippi rules and the licensure-by-examination application require a practical examination. The rules require a minimum scaled score of 70 on each practical portion.
State-selected sample
This sample is general cosmetology preparation. It is not represented as a recalled or official Mississippi exam question.
AWrap it
BClean off visible debris
CStore it overnight
DApply oil
Reference: CDC Standard Precautions and NIC Infection Control outline ↗Official sources
Research compilation: Echo Craft, LLC editorial team. Professional subject-matter review is still pending and is disclosed as a launch gap.
Known gaps
! The board-hosted testing manual is dated 2020 and no newer primary candidate bulletin was located.
! A current question count and time limit were not confirmed.
! The rules describe a scaled score of 70, not a confirmed percentage.
! A current primary practical candidate bulletin identifying the provider, sections, timing, and kit was not located.
! The rules describe scaled scores of 70, not confirmed percentages.
! Mississippi is recorded as requiring a written examination, but Beauty Exam Studio does not yet have a state-specific written content pack. The launch experience provides general foundation practice only; users must confirm current content, timing, scoring, and procedures with the official board or testing provider.
! Mississippi's practical requirements are listed from reviewed public sources, but Beauty Exam Studio does not yet have a state-specific practical task pack for this jurisdiction. The New York sequence and timers are never substituted for another state.
Beauty Exam Studio is an independent educational product. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mississippi, its licensing board, or its examination providers. Practice results do not guarantee licensure or exam performance.