Mississippi Cosmetology
The mission of the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology is to regulate the instruction and practice of cosmetology and related professions by establishing rules and regulations relating to qualifications for licensure and procedures for the administration of examination prior to licensure, and by establishment of rules and regulations setting forth sanitation requirements for the operation of cosmetological establishments, for the benefit of the consumer and for the public health.
Important Dates
The registration start date for the Theory exam is November 29th and testing begins on December 12th.
The registration start date for Practical exams is December 19th and testing begins on January 9, 2012.
Instructor Practical testing dates are TBD.
Examination Scheduling Information
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Theory appointments may be made up to two calendar days prior to the day you wish to test, subject to availability. Practical appointments may be made up to five calendar days prior to the day you wish to test, subject to availability. Pearson VUE offers the following scheduling options:
Downloads
- Candidate Handbook
(1 MB pdf)
The Candidate Handbook is the most comprehensive resource for prospective licensees. - Frequently asked Practical Skills Questions - Coming Soon
Exam Preparation
- Practical Examination Equipment/Supplies List (139 KB pdf)
- Practical Skills and Theory Examination Content Outlines (430 KB pdf)
- Teacher Practical Examination Candidate Information (352KMB pdf)