Missouriesthetician license & exam requirements
NIC national examHow to get licensed as an esthetician in Missouri: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Missouri board.
- License
- Esthetician
- Training hours
- 750
- Written exam
- NIC national exam
- Exam vendor
- Prov, Inc.
Exam details & notes
Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners (pr.mo.gov) links to Prov, Inc. as exam vendor; Prov administers NIC exams for Missouri (NIC maps lists MO→Prov). Written follows NIC esthetics theory format: 110 items (100 scored per NIC spec; sources cite ~110 scored), 90 minutes, 75% to pass; Missouri state-law content is included in study emphasis but a standalone law exam is not clearly published. Practical exam also required (Prov, offered at 4 MO locations on Mondays; theory CBT at 9 Prov centers). Fees ~$88 theory/$58 practical. Confidence medium because the board site itself is a navigation hub and NIC usage was confirmed via Prov/NIC materials rather than board text.
Some details for Missouri were ambiguous on the official board site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check the specifics with the board before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Missouri exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. That's exactly what Missouri's NIC exam tests. Study your Missouri law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Missouri esthetician license FAQ
Does Missouri use the NIC esthetician exam?
Yes. Missouri uses the NIC national esthetics theory examination, administered by Prov.
How many training hours does Missouri require for an esthetician license?
750
How do I get an esthetician license in Missouri?
Complete the required training hours (750), satisfy the written exam requirement (NIC national exam, vendor Prov), and apply through the Missouri board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Missouri esthetician or cosmetology-related board exam?
PrepTempo's Esthetician State Board course covers the NIC national theory core (infection control, skin science, analysis, and treatments) with free sample questions and free Chapter 1. Study Missouri law-and-rules from your board on top of the core.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Missouri board. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state board, the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), or any exam vendor, and they do not endorse this product.