State and jurisdiction specific Written, Practical and Written Practical Candidate Information Bulletins (CIB’s) can be found on State Regulatory Agencies and/or Test Administration Companies websites. For easy access, click on the map.
NIC offers national Theory, Practical and Written Practical examinations for cosmetology and related fields that are standardized, valid and legally defensible using psychometric principles. Computer Based testing, Practical examinations and Remote testing are administered by Test Administration companies and States upon approval and authorization of NIC.
THEORY
Advanced Practice Esthetics/Combined Esthetics
Advanced Micropigmentation
Barber
Barber 1 (no chemical)
Barber Styling
Blow Dry Styling
Body Piercing
Cosmetology
Electrology
Esthetics
Hair Design
Hair Removal
Instructor
Nail Technology
National Manager
Natural Hair Styling
Permanent Cosmetics/Micropigmentation
Tattooing
PRACTICAL
Advanced Practice Esthetics
Barber 1 (no chemical)
Barber Styling
Blow Dry Styling
Body Piercing
Cosmetology
Electrology
Esthetics
Hair Design
Hair Removal
Instructor
Nail Technology
Natural Hair Styling
Tattooing
WRITTEN PRACTICAL
Barber Styling
Cosmetology
Esthetics
Nail Technology
All Candidate Information Bulletins (CIB’s) are provided to the Exam Vendors/State Boards. They will provide the information for any state specific information, as well as information on Foreign Languages that are available.