SC · Last reviewed 2026-08-27

South Carolina cosmetology exam preparation

Requirements can change. Confirm the current candidate bulletin and licensing-board instructions before scheduling or purchasing supplies.

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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

South Carolina requires the Prov/NIC theory examination as one part of its two-part licensing examination. The board requires 75 percent on each part.

Provider: Prov, Inc.
Questions: Not publicly confirmed
Time: Not publicly confirmed
Passing score: 75%
Delivery: computer based

PRACTICAL EXAM

required

South Carolina requires the Prov/NIC practical examination as the second part of its licensing examination. The board requires 75 percent on each part.

Provider: Prov, Inc.
Total time: Not publicly confirmed
Passing score: 75%
Delivery: hands on

Practical procedure preview

Published sections for South Carolina

The current bulletin specifies a cold thermal iron, a kit no larger than 30 by 30 inches, and disinfecting wipes or another non-aerosol disinfectant.

01NIC core cosmetology practical sectionsTiming controlled by current instructions

02Basic facialTiming controlled by current instructions

03Eyebrow hair removalTiming controlled by current instructions

04Upper-lip hair removal with hard waxTiming controlled by current instructions

05Manicure and polishTiming controlled by current instructions

06Nail-tip application and blendingTiming controlled by current instructions

Sample question

Original foundation question

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

HAIRCOLOR

A predisposition test checks primarily for:

APorosity

BPossible allergic sensitivity

CDensity

DHaircut balance

Reference: FDA Hair Dye Safety and NIC Hair Care 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 boardSouth Carolina Board of Cosmetology — Examination InformationAccessed 2026-08-27 contracted providerSouth Carolina Cosmetology Candidate Information BulletinEffective 2025-09-27 · Accessed 2026-08-27

Known gaps

What we have not confirmed or completed.

! The current state bulletin does not publish the written question count or time limit.

! The state bulletin identifies the core NIC practical as a grouped component and does not reproduce the core section timings or one total duration.

! South Carolina 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.

! South Carolina is recorded as requiring a practical examination. Beauty Exam Studio does not yet have a South Carolina-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 South Carolina, its licensing board, or its examination providers. Practice results do not guarantee licensure or exam performance.