Upholding the practice & standards of North Dakota's beauty industry
Exams
*Effective July 1, 2024, North Dakota Board of Cosmetology will be utilizing Prov Exams for all written theory and state law exams.
If you already have taken and passed your exams from PSI and are not yet licensed, please notify the board office.
The Board administers the NIC Practical Exam. You must check the NIC Bulletin for exam information. All practical examinations are held at the Board Office. Exam dates subject to change.
The North Dakota Board of Cosmetology sets eligibility requirements for licensing examinations. You must submit a completed application and the appropriate fee to the Board Office. Please print legibly and include an email address for the quickest response. The Board Office will reach out to you once we received your application with next steps, which will include your submission of a 2"x2" headshot. Once this process is complete you will receive an admissions letter which will include your exam date and time.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
- -All work will be done on mannequins. No live models will be allowed.
- -Candidates must bring their own mannequin stand or clamp. None will be available at the board office.
- -Curling iron techniques must be demonstrated using a cold iron only.
- -Mannequins may be previously cut, but during demonstration, at least one inch of hair must be cut through out the haircut.
- -Candidates for cosmetology need to have small labeled containers for white protective cream for each service as needed. Candidates should also have small labeled containers of colored cream to simulate chemicals for each service as needed.
- -Candidates for esthetics need to provide simulated wax product. (examples: toothpaste, honey etc) Product must be in a small labeled container.
- -Candidates for manicuring must use low odor monomer. MMA is strictly prohibited.
- -Candidates for instructor exam are responsible for providing all materials and items needed for demonstration lecture.
PREPARING FOR EXAM DAY- -You MUST print this letter and bring it to exam
- -You MUST have a government issued photo ID (photo copies and pictures of your ID will not be accepted) to be admitted into the exam.
- -Your ID must match the name on the admissions letter. If your name has changed since you received your admissions letter, you must bring legal documentation showing your previous name and your current name.
- -You MUST be on time for exam. We recommend arriving up to 15 minutes early. Anyone arriving after exam process has started will NOT be admitted to the exam room.
- -Be sure review the corresponding NIC Bulletin, this includes valuable information on what to expect during your exam. You will also want to review NIC Blood Exposure Procedure.
EXAMINATION RESULTS
- -Your results will be emailed to you, typically the next business day.
- -You will receive a score report identifying if you passed or failed.
- -If you failed, you will be required to retake the whole practical exam. The re-exam fee is $25.
Practical Re Exam Application
To obtain a license, candidate must complete all training and exam requirements- NIC practical, NIC written theory & written State law.
North Dakota Laws, Rules & Regulations, and NIC Theory Exams are all computer based testing. These tests are taken at a designated testing location, not the Board Office or they may be taken remotely (at home).
To take a written exam remotely, please read the Candidate Information Bulletin for computer requirements and run a test on your PC https://examroom.ai/systemtest/ to see if meets requirements BEFORE scheduling for a remote exam.
To register to take one of these exams, contact Prov Exams at 1-801-733-4455 or at https://www.provexam.com/register. For more information, click on the bulletin link below.
Written Exam Candidate Information Bulletin
Study Materials for ND Laws & Rules Exams:
Prov complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in providing accommodations. To request accommodations during testing, candidates should complete and submit these ADA forms: ADA Forms
Prov will require written documentation from a licensed physician or psychologist documenting the disability and the recommended accommodations to be provided. Prov will then work directly with the candidates to arrange the approved accommodations.
Note: Accommodations will not be provided based solely on a candidate’s inability to read and comprehend English. This is due to the possible impact on the security and integrity of the examinations, any accommodation provided shall be made in accordance with test administration guidelines and applicable law.
Special Arrangements Request Form