MO · 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
Missouri Class CA applicants take the NIC Cosmetology Theory written examination through Prov. Current Missouri rules require a written examination score of 75.
Missouri Class CA applicants take the NIC cosmetology practical through Prov. Current Missouri rules require a practical examination score of 75.
Practical procedure preview
All services use mannequins; live models are not accepted. A full-size mannequin head and candidate-supplied materials are required. Kits must be no larger than 30 by 30 inches; disinfectants must be wipes and other products non-aerosol.
State-selected sample
This sample is general cosmetology preparation. It is not represented as a recalled or official Missouri 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 current state-specific bulletin does not publish the written question count or time limit.
! The rule states a score of 75 but does not identify it as a percentage or scaled score.
! The rule states a score of 75 but does not identify it as a percentage or scaled score.
! Missouri 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.
! Missouri'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 Missouri, its licensing board, or its examination providers. Practice results do not guarantee licensure or exam performance.