MT · Last reviewed 2026-08-27

Montana cosmetology exam preparation

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Written: Foundation preview

Practical: Foundation preview

Reviewed beta packages are state-specific practice. Foundation previews are general preparation only; not currently offered tracks are not available. Practice results never predict or guarantee passing.

WRITTEN EXAM

required

Montana requires the NIC cosmetology written examination. Prov administers it remotely or at a computer-based testing center. The bulletin identifies an overall passing scaled score of 75.00.

Provider: Prov, Inc.
Questions: Not publicly confirmed
Time: Not publicly confirmed
Passing score: Not publicly confirmed
Delivery: remote or test center

PRACTICAL EXAM

required

Montana requires the NIC practical examination. The state-specific bulletin identifies the core sections plus eyebrow hair removal and manicure and publishes an overall passing scaled score of 75.00.

Provider: Prov, Inc.
Total time: Not publicly confirmed
Passing score: Not publicly confirmed
Delivery: hands on

Practical procedure preview

Published sections for Montana

01NIC cosmetology core practical sectionsTiming controlled by current instructions

02Hair removal of the eyebrowsTiming controlled by current instructions

03ManicureTiming controlled by current instructions

Sample question

Original foundation question

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

CHEMICAL RELAXING

Hydroxide relaxers and thio relaxers are generally:

AInterchangeable

BChemically incompatible

CBoth neutralized by shampoo only

DTemporary

Reference: NIC National Cosmetology Theory content 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 boardMontana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists — Exam InformationAccessed 2026-08-27 contracted providerMontana Barber and Cosmetologist Exams Candidate Information BulletinEffective 2026-01-05 · Accessed 2026-08-27

Known gaps

What we have not confirmed or completed.

! The state-specific bulletin does not publish a written question count or time limit.

! The published threshold is a scaled score of 75.00, not a confirmed percentage.

! The state-specific bulletin links to NIC task bulletins but does not reproduce individual task timings or a total time.

! The published threshold is a scaled score of 75.00, not a confirmed percentage.

! Montana 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.

! Montana is recorded as requiring a practical examination. Beauty Exam Studio does not yet have a Montana-specific practical task pack, so this is general foundation practice: the AI coach reviews universal technique and safety fundamentals only. Your state's required task sequence, timing, kit list, and scoring are not modeled here, and another state's sequence is never substituted. Confirm current procedures with the official board or testing provider.

Beauty Exam Studio is an independent educational product. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Montana, its licensing board, or its examination providers. Practice results do not guarantee licensure or exam performance.