VA · Last reviewed 2026-08-27

Virginia 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

Virginia uses the NIC theory examination and adds 10 Virginia law and regulation questions.

Provider: Prov
Questions: Not publicly confirmed
Time: Not publicly confirmed
Passing score: Not publicly confirmed
Delivery: computer based

PRACTICAL EXAM

required

Virginia has used Prov for NIC theory and practical examinations since January 1, 2025.

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

Practical procedure preview

Published sections for Virginia

Follow the current Prov/NIC candidate bulletin and supply list. The practical is offered in English only.

01Work area, client preparation, and setup15 minutes

02Thermal curling10 minutes

03Haircutting35 minutes

04Chemical-services setup and client preparation15 minutes

05Chemical waving20 minutes

06Predisposition and strand tests10 minutes

07Virgin foil highlight15 minutes

08Haircolor retouch10 minutes

09Virgin hair relaxer15 minutes

10Blood exposure procedure10 minutes

11Eyebrow hair removal by tweezing and simulated soft waxUntimed evaluation segment.

Sample question

Original foundation question

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

CHEMICAL PERMING

Rod diameter most directly affects the:

ACurl size

BNatural color

CHair density

DScalp oil

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 boardVirginia Board for Barbers and CosmetologyAccessed 2026-08-27 contracted providerVirginia Cosmetology Candidate Information BulletinEffective 2026-03-05 · Accessed 2026-08-27

Known gaps

What we have not confirmed or completed.

! The current candidate bulletin does not publish a total question count, time limit, or cut score.

! The current bulletin does not publish a practical cut score or one total elapsed duration.

! Virginia 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.

! Virginia is recorded as requiring a practical examination. Beauty Exam Studio does not yet have a Virginia-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.

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