Oklahoma
www.cosmo.state.ok.us,
Phone: 405-521-2441
State Board of Cosmetology
Shepherd Mall
2401 NW 23rd, Suite 84
Oklahoma City, OK
73106
Testing Centers
Oklahoma City
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
State board set, haircutting, shaping, perm waving, wet set, chemical services, facial,
manicuring
Nail Technology
Required Hours
600
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Basic manicuring, 2 artificial nails, polish
Esthetics
Required Hours
600
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Plain facial, 10 spec. facial manipulations, daytime makeup, evening makeup
Electrolysis
Required Hours
600
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Anatomy, physiology microbiology, chemistry, dermatology, hygiene, sterilization,
electricity, electrolysis (theory and practice)
Instructor
Required Hours
1000 (master, nail tech, facial
esth)
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Present 10-15 min lesson plan; 25 multiple choice on rules and regs; attend class
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
Not regulated
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Barber
Required Hours
1500
Barber
Concepts Tested
Sterilization, sanitation, hygiene, tools, razors, shears, clippers, accessories, shaving,
haircutting, shampooing, hair tonics, singeing, cosmetics, physiology, anatomy,
physiognomy, diseases, electricity, facial, scalp massage, economics, ethics
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
2 years' experience and 500
hours or 4 years' experience
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Licensing act rules, preparatory theoretical instruction, supervision of desk, clinic floor
supervision, presentation of practical/theoretical subject in classroom
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
-
Practical Provider State constructed practical
Cost of
Practical Exam
-
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
Cos, Esth, Instr, Nails - $15, Barber -
$35, Barber Instr - $50, Electrology - $65
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair
designing, esth/nail tech scientific concepts, services
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
NA
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
NA
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
75%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
$15
Regulations on
Written Retake
No
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Cos scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing,
esth/nail tech, scientific concepts, services
Mannequin
Required
No
Live Model
Required
Yes
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%; unless instructor-85%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $15
Exam Dates
Monday-Friday, every other week
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
All states with equal or better requirements; current license
Renewal
All - $15, Instr - $20
Source
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Barber Advisory Board
1000 N.E. 10th
Oklahoma City, OK
73117
