Mississippi
www.msbc.state.ms.us/msbc/Cosmetology.nsf
Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology
3000 Old Canton Road, Suite 112
Jackson, MS
39296
Testing Centers
Jackson
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing
Nail Technology
Required Hours
250
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, procedures
Esthetics
Required Hours
600
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, services
Electrolysis
Required Hours
Not regulated
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Instructor
Required Hours
Cos - 750 & 2 years,
Nails - 600 & 2 years,
Esthetics - 600 & 2 years
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional Instructor and Classroom Management
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
Not regulated
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Barber
Required Hours
1500
Barber
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
1500, 2 years' active
experience
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Theory lesson plan, theory lecture, demonstration lesson plan, demonstration
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
-
Practical Provider NIC
Cost of
Practical Exam
-
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
Cos, Nails, Esth - $85 (includes App
Fee & Licensure), Instr - $130
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services,
hair designing
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Infection control, human physiology, chemical principles, hair
and scalp, nails
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Shampooing, draping, rinsing, conditioners, scalp,
facials, makeup, manicuring
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
70%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
Regular $35, Instructor $50
Regulations on
Written Retake
No
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Thermal curling, hair shaping, chemical waving, hair lightening & hair coloring,
chemical relaxing, blow dry styling, shaping & pin curl replacement, roller placement,
facial, manicure, sculptured nails
Mannequin
Required
Yes
Live Model
Required
Yes (Esthetics only)
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
70%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $35; Instr $50
Exam Dates
Set schedule upon demand
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, with AK, KS, LA, MN, MO, NV, RI, SC, TN, VT, WV; Not available for instructors or manicurists
Renewal
All - $50, Master Cos - $70, Instr - $80, every 3 years Source
Mississippi
