DE · Last reviewed 2026-08-27

Delaware cosmetology exam preparation

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Written: foundation preview

Practical: unavailable

WRITTEN EXAM

required

Delaware requires the 2022-version NIC Cosmetology Theory examination. The current CIB contains 110 items, 100 of which are weighted and contribute to the final score.

Provider: Prometric
Questions: 110
Time: 90 minutes
Passing score: Not publicly confirmed
Delivery: not confirmed

PRACTICAL EXAM

required

Delaware requires the ten NIC cosmetology practical core sections plus Basic Facial and Manicure and Polish Application.

Provider: Prometric
Total time: Not publicly confirmed
Passing score: Not publicly confirmed
Delivery: hands on

Practical procedure preview

Published sections for Delaware

Candidates bring the supplies required by the current NIC CIB. All supplies must be labeled in English.

01Work area, client preparation, and supply setup15 minutes

02Thermal curling10 minutes

03Haircutting35 minutes

04Work area and new-client preparation and supply setup15 minutes

05Chemical waving20 minutes

06Predisposition and strand tests with simulated color10 minutes

07Virgin foil highlight15 minutes

08Hair color retouch10 minutes

09Virgin hair relaxer application15 minutes

10Blood exposure procedure10 minutes

11Basic facial20 minutes

12Manicure and polish application20 minutes

State-selected sample

Original foundation question

This sample is general cosmetology preparation. It is not represented as a recalled or official Delaware exam question.

INFECTION CONTROL

What must occur before a reusable nonporous implement is disinfected?

AWrap it

BClean off visible debris

CStore it overnight

DApply oil

Reference: CDC Standard Precautions and NIC Infection Control outline ↗

Official sources

What this profile is based on.

Research compilation: Echo Craft, LLC editorial team. Professional subject-matter review is still pending and is disclosed as a launch gap.

state boardDelaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — License by ExaminationAccessed 2026-08-27 contracted providerPrometric — Delaware Board of CosmetologyAccessed 2026-08-27 contracted providerDelaware NIC Cosmetology Theory Candidate Information BulletinEffective 2024-08-01 · Accessed 2026-08-27 contracted providerDelaware NIC Cosmetology Practical Candidate Information BulletinEffective 2024-08-01 · Accessed 2026-08-27

Known gaps

What we have not confirmed or completed.

! The cited current sources do not publish the Delaware theory cut score or explicitly name its delivery mode.

! The current board and provider pages do not publish a practical passing score or total elapsed duration.

! Delaware 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.

! Delaware'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 Delaware, its licensing board, or its examination providers. Practice results do not guarantee licensure or exam performance.