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Barber (Chemical)
Licensing authority: Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Licensure by examination — registered apprenticeship
All of the following:
- National Barber Styling Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Completion Evidence
- The school owner must certify satisfactory completion; eligible school-year-end candidates may test before the close of their current school year under 59 O.S. 199.7(M).
- Disability Accommodation
- 59 O.S. 199.7(M)(2) allows oral delivery on instructor request with a qualifying disability; OAC 175:10-9-25(g)-(i) governs substantiation and accommodations. This is an examination accommodation, rather than a separate examination identity.
- Entry Education
- Eighth-grade education or equivalent; student registration before training; age 16 for admission, subject to the school-student exception in 59 O.S. 199.7(L).
- Older Board Training Instruction
- {"name":"Board Barbering examination webpage, last modified August 7, 2025","quote":"Completion of 1500 hours of study or equivalent number of credit hours","reading":"59 O.S. 199.7(G) and the December 2025 rulebook prescribe 1,250 chemical hours; the older 1,500-hour webpage demand is retained as applicant-facing guidance, while the controlling statute governs."}
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on each applicable written and practical portion under OAC 175:10-9-25(f).
- Training
- 2,250 hours of registered apprenticeship in a Board-approved establishment, under immediate supervision and the Board-approved curriculum; benchmarks are training conditions, not separately registered licensing examinations.
Licensure by examination — licensed cosmetologist crossover
All of the following:
- National Barber Styling Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Completion Evidence
- The school owner must certify satisfactory completion; eligible school-year-end candidates may test before the close of their current school year under 59 O.S. 199.7(M).
- Disability Accommodation
- 59 O.S. 199.7(M)(2) allows oral delivery on instructor request with a qualifying disability; OAC 175:10-9-25(g)-(i) governs substantiation and accommodations. This is an examination accommodation, rather than a separate examination identity.
- Entry Education
- Eighth-grade education or equivalent; student registration before training; age 16 for admission, subject to the school-student exception in 59 O.S. 199.7(L).
- Examination Reading
- The crossover rule states eligibility for the written examination; it does not expressly waive the practical portion required of each applicant by OAC 175:10-9-25(c). Both currently offered portions are retained.
- Older Board Training Instruction
- {"name":"Board Barbering examination webpage, last modified August 7, 2025","quote":"Completion of 1500 hours of study or equivalent number of credit hours","reading":"59 O.S. 199.7(G) and the December 2025 rulebook prescribe 1,250 chemical hours; the older 1,500-hour webpage demand is retained as applicant-facing guidance, while the controlling statute governs."}
- Older Credit Statement
- OAC 175:10-13-2(b) still awards 1,200 prior hours; the newer 1,250-hour statute controls the general course total.
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on each applicable written and practical portion under OAC 175:10-9-25(f).
- Prior License
- Current Oklahoma cosmetology license in good standing.
- Training
- 300 hours of Board-approved barber-specific crossover training, including shaving and clipper cuts, under OAC 175:10-13-2(b).
Disciplinary reinstatement
- Reinstatement
- A suspended or revoked licensee may apply after 30 days; reinstatement rests in the sound discretion of the Board.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-07-01.
- Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 59
59 O.S. 199.3(C)(1)-(2)
Reciprocity — current United States license
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
- Prior License
- Current license for the same discipline from another state, territory or province, verified by certification; satisfaction of that jurisdiction’s requirements is a condition, not an examination leaf.
Expired reinstatement
- Board Payment Instruction
- {"name":"OSBCB July 2026 newsletter, page 2","quote":"Effective July 1, 2026, Individuals whose licenses have been expired for five\nyears or more may be eligible to reinstate their license without completing\nschool review hours.\nApplicants seeking reinstatement will be required to pay all applicable back\nrenewal fees, penalties, and the required reinstatement fee.","reading":"The Board also demands applicable back renewal fees and penalties; this implementation demand is retained as an applicant condition."}
- Reinstatement
- Apply for reinstatement with the statutory $50 fee under amended 59 O.S. 199.10(D). The former examination and review-hour provisions were deleted by HB 3000 effective July 1, 2026.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-07-01.
- Oklahoma Legislature, enrolled HB 3000
Section 2, amended 59 O.S. 199.10(D), inserted reinstatement provision
- Oklahoma Legislature, enrolled HB 3000
Section 5, effective date
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — july2026-newsletter
Page 2, expired-license reinstatement implementation
Foreign reciprocity — licensed experienced
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Foreign License
- Current foreign license and otherwise qualified.
- Foreign Practice
- Continuous practice in the occupation during the three years immediately before application.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
Foreign reciprocity — licensed applicant with less than three years practice
All of the following:
- Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Barber Reciprocity (practice unavailable)
- National Barber Styling Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Foreign License
- Current foreign license but unable to show three years continuous immediately preceding practice; written, practical and state law examinations required.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
Foreign reciprocity — unlicensed experienced
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Foreign License
- No current foreign license; otherwise qualified; prove three years continuous occupational practice.
- Foreign Practice
- Continuous practice in the occupation during the three years immediately before application.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
Late renewal
- Renewal
- Within five years of expiration, apply with the regular renewal fee and the $10 late fee due after two months.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-07-01.
- Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 59
59 O.S. 199.10(C)
Military resumption
- Military Service
- License remains effective during Armed Forces service and six months after honorable release; resume practice within that period by notifying the Board in writing, without further examination.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-07-01.
- Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 59
59 O.S. 199.3(D)(1), military resumption
Expedited reciprocity — military spouse
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
- Military Status
- Active-duty spouse transferred to Oklahoma; applicant left employment in another state to accompany the spouse; Board equivalence review under 59 O.S. 4100.5.
- Waiver Discretion
- Whether equivalent qualifications satisfy an Oklahoma requirement remains for the licensing Board; the identifiable Oklahoma law examination is retained.
Licensure by examination — equivalent military education
All of the following:
- National Barber Styling Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Completion Evidence
- The school owner must certify satisfactory completion; eligible school-year-end candidates may test before the close of their current school year under 59 O.S. 199.7(M).
- Disability Accommodation
- 59 O.S. 199.7(M)(2) allows oral delivery on instructor request with a qualifying disability; OAC 175:10-9-25(g)-(i) governs substantiation and accommodations. This is an examination accommodation, rather than a separate examination identity.
- Entry Education
- Eighth-grade education or equivalent; student registration before training; age 16 for admission, subject to the school-student exception in 59 O.S. 199.7(L).
- Military Education
- The Board must apply satisfactory equivalent military education, training and experience in the manner most favorable to satisfying qualifications. Section 4100.7 provides no automatic examination exemption.
- Older Board Training Instruction
- {"name":"Board Barbering examination webpage, last modified August 7, 2025","quote":"Completion of 1500 hours of study or equivalent number of credit hours","reading":"59 O.S. 199.7(G) and the December 2025 rulebook prescribe 1,250 chemical hours; the older 1,500-hour webpage demand is retained as applicant-facing guidance, while the controlling statute governs."}
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on each applicable written and practical portion under OAC 175:10-9-25(f).
- Training
- Complete the prescribed 1250-hour chemical barber course, or officially recognized equivalent credits under 59 O.S. 199.7(G)(1).
Expedited reciprocity — military transfer
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
- Military Status
- Active-duty military member or spouse with transfer or honorable-discharge orders; current equivalent license in good standing. Section 4100.8 provides expedited issuance within 30 days; section 4100.7 prevents an automatic examination exemption.
- Waiver Discretion
- Whether equivalent qualifications satisfy an Oklahoma requirement remains for the licensing Board; the identifiable Oklahoma law examination is retained.
Renewal
- Renewal
- Apply by the last day of the birth month and pay the prescribed fee; biennial renewal under 59 O.S. 199.14(D), beginning November 1, 2025.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-07-01.
- Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 59
59 O.S. 199.10(B)
- Oklahoma Legislature, enrolled HB 3000
Section 5, effective date
Licensure by examination — approved school
All of the following:
- National Barber Styling Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Completion Evidence
- The school owner must certify satisfactory completion; eligible school-year-end candidates may test before the close of their current school year under 59 O.S. 199.7(M).
- Disability Accommodation
- 59 O.S. 199.7(M)(2) allows oral delivery on instructor request with a qualifying disability; OAC 175:10-9-25(g)-(i) governs substantiation and accommodations. This is an examination accommodation, rather than a separate examination identity.
- Entry Education
- Eighth-grade education or equivalent; student registration before training; age 16 for admission, subject to the school-student exception in 59 O.S. 199.7(L).
- Older Board Training Instruction
- {"name":"Board Barbering examination webpage, last modified August 7, 2025","quote":"Completion of 1500 hours of study or equivalent number of credit hours","reading":"59 O.S. 199.7(G) and the December 2025 rulebook prescribe 1,250 chemical hours; the older 1,500-hour webpage demand is retained as applicant-facing guidance, while the controlling statute governs."}
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on each applicable written and practical portion under OAC 175:10-9-25(f).
- Training
- Complete the prescribed 1250-hour chemical barber course, or officially recognized equivalent credits under 59 O.S. 199.7(G)(1).
Licensure by examination — high school related subject course
All of the following:
- National Barber Styling Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Completion Evidence
- The school owner must certify satisfactory completion; eligible school-year-end candidates may test before the close of their current school year under 59 O.S. 199.7(M).
- Disability Accommodation
- 59 O.S. 199.7(M)(2) allows oral delivery on instructor request with a qualifying disability; OAC 175:10-9-25(g)-(i) governs substantiation and accommodations. This is an examination accommodation, rather than a separate examination identity.
- Entry Education
- Eighth-grade education or equivalent; student registration before training; age 16 for admission, subject to the school-student exception in 59 O.S. 199.7(L).
- Older Board Training Instruction
- {"name":"Board Barbering examination webpage, last modified August 7, 2025","quote":"Completion of 1500 hours of study or equivalent number of credit hours","reading":"59 O.S. 199.7(G) and the December 2025 rulebook prescribe 1,250 chemical hours; the older 1,500-hour webpage demand is retained as applicant-facing guidance, while the controlling statute governs."}
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on each applicable written and practical portion under OAC 175:10-9-25(f).
- Training
- 1,000 hours basic barbering plus 250 hours approved high-school related subjects; qualifying concurrent schooling and transcripts under OAC 175:10-3-45(c).
Licensure by examination — certified transferred training
All of the following:
- National Barber Styling Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Completion Evidence
- The school owner must certify satisfactory completion; eligible school-year-end candidates may test before the close of their current school year under 59 O.S. 199.7(M).
- Disability Accommodation
- 59 O.S. 199.7(M)(2) allows oral delivery on instructor request with a qualifying disability; OAC 175:10-9-25(g)-(i) governs substantiation and accommodations. This is an examination accommodation, rather than a separate examination identity.
- Entry Education
- Eighth-grade education or equivalent; student registration before training; age 16 for admission, subject to the school-student exception in 59 O.S. 199.7(L).
- Older Board Training Instruction
- {"name":"Board Barbering examination webpage, last modified August 7, 2025","quote":"Completion of 1500 hours of study or equivalent number of credit hours","reading":"59 O.S. 199.7(G) and the December 2025 rulebook prescribe 1,250 chemical hours; the older 1,500-hour webpage demand is retained as applicant-facing guidance, while the controlling statute governs."}
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on each applicable written and practical portion under OAC 175:10-9-25(f).
- Training
- Complete the prescribed 1250-hour chemical barber course, or officially recognized equivalent credits under 59 O.S. 199.7(G)(1).
- Transferred Training
- Official certification of prior out-of-state school attendance and Board-recognized credit; complete the outstanding prescribed course requirements.
Master Barber Instructor
Licensing authority: Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Disciplinary reinstatement
- Reinstatement
- A suspended or revoked licensee may apply after 30 days; reinstatement rests in the sound discretion of the Board.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-07-01.
- Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 59
59 O.S. 199.3(C)(1)-(2)
Reciprocity — current United States license
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
- Prior License
- Current license for the same discipline from another state, territory or province, verified by certification; satisfaction of that jurisdiction’s requirements is a condition, not an examination leaf.
Expired reinstatement
- Board Payment Instruction
- {"name":"OSBCB July 2026 newsletter, page 2","quote":"Effective July 1, 2026, Individuals whose licenses have been expired for five\nyears or more may be eligible to reinstate their license without completing\nschool review hours.\nApplicants seeking reinstatement will be required to pay all applicable back\nrenewal fees, penalties, and the required reinstatement fee.","reading":"The Board also demands applicable back renewal fees and penalties; this implementation demand is retained as an applicant condition."}
- Reinstatement
- Apply for reinstatement with the statutory $50 fee under amended 59 O.S. 199.10(D). The former examination and review-hour provisions were deleted by HB 3000 effective July 1, 2026.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-07-01.
- Oklahoma Legislature, enrolled HB 3000
Section 2, amended 59 O.S. 199.10(D), inserted reinstatement provision
- Oklahoma Legislature, enrolled HB 3000
Section 5, effective date
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — july2026-newsletter
Page 2, expired-license reinstatement implementation
Foreign reciprocity — licensed experienced
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Foreign License
- Current foreign license and otherwise qualified.
- Foreign Practice
- Continuous practice in the occupation during the three years immediately before application.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
Foreign reciprocity — licensed applicant with less than three years practice
All of the following:
- Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Master Barber Instructor Reciprocity (practice unavailable)
- Oklahoma Master Barber Instructor Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Foreign License
- Current foreign license but unable to show three years continuous immediately preceding practice; written, practical and state law examinations required.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
- Nationwide Instructor Examination
- The Board requires NIC Instructor Theory through Prov. This currently offered United States instructor examination is absent from the supplied frozen nationwide versions; its registration is outstanding.
Foreign reciprocity — unlicensed experienced
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Foreign License
- No current foreign license; otherwise qualified; prove three years continuous occupational practice.
- Foreign Practice
- Continuous practice in the occupation during the three years immediately before application.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
Late renewal
- Renewal
- Within five years of expiration, apply with the regular renewal fee and the $10 late fee due after two months.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-07-01.
- Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 59
59 O.S. 199.10(C)
Military resumption
- Military Service
- License remains effective during Armed Forces service and six months after honorable release; resume practice within that period by notifying the Board in writing, without further examination.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-07-01.
- Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 59
59 O.S. 199.3(D)(1), military resumption
Expedited reciprocity — military spouse
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
- Military Status
- Active-duty spouse transferred to Oklahoma; applicant left employment in another state to accompany the spouse; Board equivalence review under 59 O.S. 4100.5.
- Waiver Discretion
- Whether equivalent qualifications satisfy an Oklahoma requirement remains for the licensing Board; the identifiable Oklahoma law examination is retained.
Expedited reciprocity — military transfer
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
- Military Status
- Active-duty military member or spouse with transfer or honorable-discharge orders; current equivalent license in good standing. Section 4100.8 provides expedited issuance within 30 days; section 4100.7 prevents an automatic examination exemption.
- Waiver Discretion
- Whether equivalent qualifications satisfy an Oklahoma requirement remains for the licensing Board; the identifiable Oklahoma law examination is retained.
Renewal
- Renewal
- Apply by the last day of the birth month and pay the prescribed fee; biennial renewal under 59 O.S. 199.14(D), beginning November 1, 2025.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-07-01.
- Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 59
59 O.S. 199.10(B)
- Oklahoma Legislature, enrolled HB 3000
Section 5, effective date
Master Barber Instructor licensure by examination — concurrent barber student
All of the following:
At least one of the following alternatives:
All of the following:
- National Barber Styling Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
All of the following:
- National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber (Non-Chemical) Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Oklahoma Master Barber Instructor Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Barber Prerequisite
- Registered for the appropriate chemical or nonchemical Barber examination pair; failure to appear or pass stops instructor training until renewed registration and a passing barber score. The examination alternatives remain in a single route.
- Current Board Instruction
- The Board Master Instructor examination page states: “Must hold a current Oklahoma Cosmetology or Barber license”; the concurrent-training rule is retained for eligible students, subject to the Board application requirements.
- Education
- High-school diploma or GED and the appropriate specialty course plus 600 instructor-training hours, or recognized equivalent credits, under 59 O.S. 199.7(N).
- Instructor Content
- OAC 175:10-9-25 requires lesson-plan preparation, class presentation, a written theory test and Oklahoma law/rule questions; the current Board-designated Prov implementation names NIC Instructor Theory.
- Nationwide Instructor Examination
- The Board requires NIC Instructor Theory through Prov. This currently offered United States instructor examination is absent from the supplied frozen nationwide versions; its registration is outstanding.
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on the written and practical portions.
Master Barber Instructor examination — equivalent military education
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Current Board Instruction
- The Board Master Instructor examination page states: “Must hold a current Oklahoma Cosmetology or Barber license”; the concurrent-training rule is retained for eligible students, subject to the Board application requirements.
- Education
- High-school diploma or GED and the appropriate specialty course plus 600 instructor-training hours, or recognized equivalent credits, under 59 O.S. 199.7(N).
- Instructor Content
- OAC 175:10-9-25 requires lesson-plan preparation, class presentation, a written theory test and Oklahoma law/rule questions; the current Board-designated Prov implementation names NIC Instructor Theory.
- Military Education
- Board-recognized equivalent military education, training and experience; no automatic examination exemption under section 4100.7.
- Nationwide Instructor Examination
- The Board requires NIC Instructor Theory through Prov. This currently offered United States instructor examination is absent from the supplied frozen nationwide versions; its registration is outstanding.
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on the written and practical portions.
- Prior License
- Current Oklahoma Barber license.
Master Barber Instructor licensure by examination — licensed barber
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Current Board Instruction
- The Board Master Instructor examination page states: “Must hold a current Oklahoma Cosmetology or Barber license”; the concurrent-training rule is retained for eligible students, subject to the Board application requirements.
- Education
- High-school diploma or GED and the appropriate specialty course plus 600 instructor-training hours, or recognized equivalent credits, under 59 O.S. 199.7(N).
- Instructor Content
- OAC 175:10-9-25 requires lesson-plan preparation, class presentation, a written theory test and Oklahoma law/rule questions; the current Board-designated Prov implementation names NIC Instructor Theory.
- Nationwide Instructor Examination
- The Board requires NIC Instructor Theory through Prov. This currently offered United States instructor examination is absent from the supplied frozen nationwide versions; its registration is outstanding.
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on the written and practical portions.
- Prior License
- Current Oklahoma Barber license; Board-registered instructor course.
Master Barber Instructor Work Permit
Temporary supervised teaching after course completion and examination registration.
Licensing authority: Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Supervised instructor work permit
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Current Board Instruction
- The Board Master Instructor examination page states: “Must hold a current Oklahoma Cosmetology or Barber license”; the concurrent-training rule is retained for eligible students, subject to the Board application requirements.
- Education
- High-school diploma or GED and the appropriate specialty course plus 600 instructor-training hours, or recognized equivalent credits, under 59 O.S. 199.7(N).
- Instructor Content
- OAC 175:10-9-25 requires lesson-plan preparation, class presentation, a written theory test and Oklahoma law/rule questions; the current Board-designated Prov implementation names NIC Instructor Theory.
- Nationwide Instructor Examination
- The Board requires NIC Instructor Theory through Prov. This currently offered United States instructor examination is absent from the supplied frozen nationwide versions; its registration is outstanding.
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on the written and practical portions.
- Permit Eligibility
- Complete the instructor course and register for the instructor examination; work only under appropriate direct supervision in a licensed school or college.
- Prior License
- Current Oklahoma Barber license. Concurrent barber applicants use the separate conditional prerequisite pathway.
Supervised instructor work permit — concurrent barber applicant
All of the following:
At least one of the following alternatives:
All of the following:
- National Barber Styling Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
All of the following:
- National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber (Non-Chemical) Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Oklahoma Master Barber Instructor Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Barber Prerequisite
- The applicant registered for the Barber examination must satisfy the passing-score condition in OAC 175:10-3-46(a)(1)(A); the appropriate chemical/nonchemical base examinations remain involved.
- Current Board Instruction
- The Board Master Instructor examination page states: “Must hold a current Oklahoma Cosmetology or Barber license”; the concurrent-training rule is retained for eligible students, subject to the Board application requirements.
- Education
- High-school diploma or GED and the appropriate specialty course plus 600 instructor-training hours, or recognized equivalent credits, under 59 O.S. 199.7(N).
- Instructor Content
- OAC 175:10-9-25 requires lesson-plan preparation, class presentation, a written theory test and Oklahoma law/rule questions; the current Board-designated Prov implementation names NIC Instructor Theory.
- Nationwide Instructor Examination
- The Board requires NIC Instructor Theory through Prov. This currently offered United States instructor examination is absent from the supplied frozen nationwide versions; its registration is outstanding.
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on the written and practical portions.
- Permit Eligibility
- Complete the instructor course and register for the instructor examination; teaching only under appropriate supervision in a licensed school.
Barber (Non-Chemical)
Licensing authority: Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Disciplinary reinstatement
- Reinstatement
- A suspended or revoked licensee may apply after 30 days; reinstatement rests in the sound discretion of the Board.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-07-01.
- Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 59
59 O.S. 199.3(C)(1)-(2)
Reciprocity — current United States license
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
- Prior License
- Current license for the same discipline from another state, territory or province, verified by certification; satisfaction of that jurisdiction’s requirements is a condition, not an examination leaf.
Expired reinstatement
- Board Payment Instruction
- {"name":"OSBCB July 2026 newsletter, page 2","quote":"Effective July 1, 2026, Individuals whose licenses have been expired for five\nyears or more may be eligible to reinstate their license without completing\nschool review hours.\nApplicants seeking reinstatement will be required to pay all applicable back\nrenewal fees, penalties, and the required reinstatement fee.","reading":"The Board also demands applicable back renewal fees and penalties; this implementation demand is retained as an applicant condition."}
- Reinstatement
- Apply for reinstatement with the statutory $50 fee under amended 59 O.S. 199.10(D). The former examination and review-hour provisions were deleted by HB 3000 effective July 1, 2026.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-07-01.
- Oklahoma Legislature, enrolled HB 3000
Section 2, amended 59 O.S. 199.10(D), inserted reinstatement provision
- Oklahoma Legislature, enrolled HB 3000
Section 5, effective date
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — july2026-newsletter
Page 2, expired-license reinstatement implementation
Foreign reciprocity — licensed experienced
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Foreign License
- Current foreign license and otherwise qualified.
- Foreign Practice
- Continuous practice in the occupation during the three years immediately before application.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
Foreign reciprocity — licensed applicant with less than three years practice
All of the following:
- Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Barber Reciprocity (practice unavailable)
- National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber (Non-Chemical) Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Foreign License
- Current foreign license but unable to show three years continuous immediately preceding practice; written, practical and state law examinations required.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
Foreign reciprocity — unlicensed experienced
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Foreign License
- No current foreign license; otherwise qualified; prove three years continuous occupational practice.
- Foreign Practice
- Continuous practice in the occupation during the three years immediately before application.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
Late renewal
- Renewal
- Within five years of expiration, apply with the regular renewal fee and the $10 late fee due after two months.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-07-01.
- Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 59
59 O.S. 199.10(C)
Military resumption
- Military Service
- License remains effective during Armed Forces service and six months after honorable release; resume practice within that period by notifying the Board in writing, without further examination.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-07-01.
- Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 59
59 O.S. 199.3(D)(1), military resumption
Expedited reciprocity — military spouse
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
- Military Status
- Active-duty spouse transferred to Oklahoma; applicant left employment in another state to accompany the spouse; Board equivalence review under 59 O.S. 4100.5.
- Waiver Discretion
- Whether equivalent qualifications satisfy an Oklahoma requirement remains for the licensing Board; the identifiable Oklahoma law examination is retained.
Licensure by examination — equivalent military education
All of the following:
- National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber (Non-Chemical) Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Completion Evidence
- The school owner must certify satisfactory completion; eligible school-year-end candidates may test before the close of their current school year under 59 O.S. 199.7(M).
- Disability Accommodation
- 59 O.S. 199.7(M)(2) allows oral delivery on instructor request with a qualifying disability; OAC 175:10-9-25(g)-(i) governs substantiation and accommodations. This is an examination accommodation, rather than a separate examination identity.
- Entry Education
- Eighth-grade education or equivalent; student registration before training; age 16 for admission, subject to the school-student exception in 59 O.S. 199.7(L).
- Military Education
- The Board must apply satisfactory equivalent military education, training and experience in the manner most favorable to satisfying qualifications. Section 4100.7 provides no automatic examination exemption.
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on each applicable written and practical portion under OAC 175:10-9-25(f).
- Training
- Complete the prescribed 1000-hour nonchemical barber course, or officially recognized equivalent credits under 59 O.S. 199.7(G)(1).
Expedited reciprocity — military transfer
- Board Approval
- Board verification and approval of qualifications and credentials; required reciprocity application and fees.
- Education
- High-school equivalent education for master instructors; eighth-grade equivalent for barber applicants.
- Foreign Evidence
- For foreign applicants, the current Board form requires verified educational and occupational documents, certified translations, and English proficiency or an interpreter; it states that foreign reciprocity applicants receive no temporary work permit.
- Interview
- Complete the application and required official documentation; appear personally for the Board interview.
- Military Status
- Active-duty military member or spouse with transfer or honorable-discharge orders; current equivalent license in good standing. Section 4100.8 provides expedited issuance within 30 days; section 4100.7 prevents an automatic examination exemption.
- Waiver Discretion
- Whether equivalent qualifications satisfy an Oklahoma requirement remains for the licensing Board; the identifiable Oklahoma law examination is retained.
Renewal
- Renewal
- Apply by the last day of the birth month and pay the prescribed fee; biennial renewal under 59 O.S. 199.14(D), beginning November 1, 2025.
Official no-examination sources
Effective from 2026-07-01.
- Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 59
59 O.S. 199.10(B)
- Oklahoma Legislature, enrolled HB 3000
Section 5, effective date
Licensure by examination — approved school
All of the following:
- National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber (Non-Chemical) Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Completion Evidence
- The school owner must certify satisfactory completion; eligible school-year-end candidates may test before the close of their current school year under 59 O.S. 199.7(M).
- Disability Accommodation
- 59 O.S. 199.7(M)(2) allows oral delivery on instructor request with a qualifying disability; OAC 175:10-9-25(g)-(i) governs substantiation and accommodations. This is an examination accommodation, rather than a separate examination identity.
- Entry Education
- Eighth-grade education or equivalent; student registration before training; age 16 for admission, subject to the school-student exception in 59 O.S. 199.7(L).
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on each applicable written and practical portion under OAC 175:10-9-25(f).
- Training
- Complete the prescribed 1000-hour nonchemical barber course, or officially recognized equivalent credits under 59 O.S. 199.7(G)(1).
Licensure by examination — certified transferred training
All of the following:
- National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber (Non-Chemical) Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Completion Evidence
- The school owner must certify satisfactory completion; eligible school-year-end candidates may test before the close of their current school year under 59 O.S. 199.7(M).
- Disability Accommodation
- 59 O.S. 199.7(M)(2) allows oral delivery on instructor request with a qualifying disability; OAC 175:10-9-25(g)-(i) governs substantiation and accommodations. This is an examination accommodation, rather than a separate examination identity.
- Entry Education
- Eighth-grade education or equivalent; student registration before training; age 16 for admission, subject to the school-student exception in 59 O.S. 199.7(L).
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on each applicable written and practical portion under OAC 175:10-9-25(f).
- Training
- Complete the prescribed 1000-hour nonchemical barber course, or officially recognized equivalent credits under 59 O.S. 199.7(G)(1).
- Transferred Training
- Official certification of prior out-of-state school attendance and Board-recognized credit; complete the outstanding prescribed course requirements.
Barber Work Permit
Temporary supervised establishment practice after course completion and examination registration.
Licensing authority: Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Supervised work permit — chemical barber examination
All of the following:
- National Barber Styling Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Completion Evidence
- The school owner must certify satisfactory completion; eligible school-year-end candidates may test before the close of their current school year under 59 O.S. 199.7(M).
- Disability Accommodation
- 59 O.S. 199.7(M)(2) allows oral delivery on instructor request with a qualifying disability; OAC 175:10-9-25(g)-(i) governs substantiation and accommodations. This is an examination accommodation, rather than a separate examination identity.
- Entry Education
- Eighth-grade education or equivalent; student registration before training; age 16 for admission, subject to the school-student exception in 59 O.S. 199.7(L).
- Older Board Training Instruction
- {"name":"Board Barbering examination webpage, last modified August 7, 2025","quote":"Completion of 1500 hours of study or equivalent number of credit hours","reading":"59 O.S. 199.7(G) and the December 2025 rulebook prescribe 1,250 chemical hours; the older 1,500-hour webpage demand is retained as applicant-facing guidance, while the controlling statute governs."}
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on each applicable written and practical portion under OAC 175:10-9-25(f).
- Permit Eligibility
- Course completion and examination registration; direct supervision by an appropriately licensed individual in a licensed establishment. A pre-registered candidate who has not completed the course cannot receive a work permit.
- Training
- Complete the prescribed 1250-hour chemical barber course, or officially recognized equivalent credits under 59 O.S. 199.7(G)(1).
Supervised work permit — nonchemical barber examination
All of the following:
- National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination
- Oklahoma Barber (Non-Chemical) Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
- Age
- At least 17 years old or a high school graduate to take the licensing examination, under 59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4).
- Completion Evidence
- The school owner must certify satisfactory completion; eligible school-year-end candidates may test before the close of their current school year under 59 O.S. 199.7(M).
- Disability Accommodation
- 59 O.S. 199.7(M)(2) allows oral delivery on instructor request with a qualifying disability; OAC 175:10-9-25(g)-(i) governs substantiation and accommodations. This is an examination accommodation, rather than a separate examination identity.
- Entry Education
- Eighth-grade education or equivalent; student registration before training; age 16 for admission, subject to the school-student exception in 59 O.S. 199.7(L).
- Passing Score
- At least 75 percent on each applicable written and practical portion under OAC 175:10-9-25(f).
- Permit Eligibility
- Course completion and examination registration; direct supervision by an appropriately licensed individual in a licensed establishment. A pre-registered candidate who has not completed the course cannot receive a work permit.
- Training
- Complete the prescribed 1000-hour nonchemical barber course, or officially recognized equivalent credits under 59 O.S. 199.7(G)(1).
Oklahoma Barber Practical Examination
This assessment does not have a question bank.
Examination sources
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — barberexam
Barber practical service tasks
- OSBCB Rules, Regulations and Statutes compilation
OAC 175:10-9-25(c)
- OSBCB Rules, Regulations and Statutes compilation
OAC 175:10-9-25(f)
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — examform
Page 1, examination course choices
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — prov
Page 2, examination categories
Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Barber Reciprocity
Practice scope
Inferred from the examination name; the authority has not published an examination outline.
- Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act (Title 59, Chapter 6)
- OAC Title 175, Chapter 1. Administrative Operations
- OAC Title 175, Chapter 10. Licensure of Cosmetologists, Barbers, Schools and Related Establishments
- Massage Therapy Practice Act (59 O.S. §§ 4200.1–4200.13)
Examination sources
- Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 59
59 O.S. 199.13(B), barber law test
- OSBCB Rules, Regulations and Statutes compilation
Table of contents page 1, enumerated OAC Chapters 1, 10 and 15
- OSBCB Rules, Regulations and Statutes compilation
Table of contents page 1, Cosmetology and Barbering Act
- OSBCB Rules, Regulations and Statutes compilation
Table of contents page 2, OAC Chapter 20
- OSBCB Rules, Regulations and Statutes compilation
Table of contents page 2, Massage Therapy Practice Act
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — rules-index
Current Board rulebook link and edition
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — foreign-reciprocity
Page 2, law test questions
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — september2025-minutes
Item 5, independent discipline-specific reciprocity examinations
National Barber Styling Theory Examination
- Provider
- Developed by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC); computer-based testing administered by test administration companies and states upon approval and authorization of NIC
- Format
- Multiple-choice theory examination; each question is followed by four answer options, only one of which is correct
- Exam questions
- 110 items, of which 100 items are weighted and contribute to the final score
- Time limit
- 90 minutes
Examination outline
Scientific Concepts (35% of items) (35%)
- Infection control and safety practices — Identify how disease and infection are caused and transmitted
- Infection control and safety practices — Apply principles of infection control: Sanitation/Cleansing; Disinfection; Sterilization; Contamination and cross-contamination
- Infection control and safety practices — Apply blood exposure procedures
- Infection control and safety practices — Identify requirements of government agencies (e.g., CDC, OSHA, EPA)
- Human anatomy and physiology — Identify function and structure of the: Hair and scalp; Skin
- Human anatomy and physiology — Identify bones related to: Head and face; Neck, shoulders, and upper back
- Human anatomy and physiology — Identify muscles and joints and their functions related to: Head and face; Neck, shoulders, and upper back
- Human anatomy and physiology — Understand the functions of body systems: Nervous system; Circulatory system; Endocrine system; Integumentary system
- Human anatomy and physiology — Identify signs and symptoms of conditions, disorders, and diseases related to skin: Types; Treatments
- Human anatomy and physiology — Identify signs and symptoms of conditions, disorders, and diseases related to hair: Types; Treatments
- Basic chemistry of products used in barbering — Understand the chemical pH scale
- Basic chemistry of products used in barbering — Understand purpose and effects of products, ingredients, and their interactions
- Basic chemistry of products used in barbering — Understand interactions among chemicals
- Basic chemistry of products used in barbering — Understand chemical reactions (e.g., overexposure, chemical burn, inhalation)
Implements and Equipment Used in Barbering (10% of items) (10%)
- Identify function, purpose, and care of tools used in hair services: Equipment (e.g., chair, workstation); Implements (e.g., razors, shears, combs/brushes); Supplies and materials (e.g., towels, drape, neck strips); Electrical tools (e.g. clippers, blow dryers)
- Understand and apply safety and sanitation practices for use of implements and equipment
Hair Care Services (40% of items) (40%)
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for hair care services — Analyze condition of client’s hair and scalp (i.e., assessment)
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for hair care services — Recognize conditions that would prohibit service (i.e., contraindications)
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for hair care services — Determine hair services and/or products
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for hair care services — Document and maintain client records for hair services (e.g., consultation card, service history, medical history)
- Hair care — Apply knowledge of draping (e.g., chemical, shampoo, hair cutting)
- Hair care — Apply knowledge of principles and procedures for shampooing and conditioning
- Hair care — Apply knowledge of principles and procedures for scalp treatments and scalp massage/manipulation
- Hair design — Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety of hair cutting: Shaping; Outlining; Neck shave
- Hair design — Apply knowledge of principles, procedures and safety of hair styling: Wet styling; Blowdry styling; Thermal styling; Natural hair styling (e.g., braiding, locks)
- Hair design — Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety of hair enhancements
- Hair design — Apply knowledge of preparation, procedures, and safety for head shaving
- Hair design — Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety for chemical services — Understand preliminary tests (e.g., purposes, uses, applications): Predisposition; Strand test
- Hair design — Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety for chemical services — Hair coloring (including facial hair)
- Hair design — Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety for chemical services — Hair lightening
- Hair design — Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety for chemical services — Foiling
- Hair design — Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety for chemical services — Chemical hair relaxing/restructuring and curl reduction: Hydroxide; Thio; Keratin
- Hair design — Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety for chemical services — Chemical waving/texturizing: Alkaline; Acid; Non-thio
Facial Hair and Skin Care Services (15% of items) (15%)
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for facial hair and skin care services — Evaluate client’s skin (e.g., type, condition)
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for facial hair and skin care services — Identify contraindications: Disorders; Diseases
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for facial hair and skin care services — Determine facial hair services and/or products
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for facial hair and skin care services — Document and maintain client records for facial hair services (e.g., consultation card, service history, medical history)
- Apply knowledge of draping for facial hair and skin care services
- Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety for facial hair and skin care services — Complete shave service with required strokes
- Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety for facial hair and skin care services — Facial hair design
- Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety for facial hair and skin care services — Facial (e.g., cleansing, steaming, mask)
- Electrotherapy and light therapy — Apply knowledge of purpose and types of electrotherapy and light therapy
Examination sources
- NIC National Barber Styling Theory Examination CIB
Header — Effective Date
- NIC National Barber Styling Theory Examination CIB
Content Outline — Domain Details (scope statement)
- NIC National Barber Styling Theory Examination CIB
Content Outline — domain heading Scientific Concepts
- NIC National Barber Styling Theory Examination CIB
Content Outline — domain heading Implements and Equipment Used in Barbering
- NIC National Barber Styling Theory Examination CIB
Content Outline — domain heading Hair Care Services
- NIC National Barber Styling Theory Examination CIB
Content Outline — domain heading Facial Hair and Skin Care Services
- NIC National Barber Styling Theory Examination CIB
Content Outline — Domain Details (item count)
- NIC National Barber Styling Theory Examination CIB
Sample Questions — introduction
- NIC National Barber Styling Theory Examination CIB
Introduction — time allowed
- NIC Exam Types (nictesting.org)
NIC Exam Types — administration
Oklahoma Master Barber Instructor Practical Examination
This assessment does not have a question bank.
Examination sources
- OSBCB Rules, Regulations and Statutes compilation
OAC 175:10-9-25, instructor examination content
- OSBCB Rules, Regulations and Statutes compilation
OAC 175:10-9-25(f)
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — examform
Page 1, examination course choices
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — prov
Page 2, examination categories
Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Master Barber Instructor Reciprocity
Practice scope
Inferred from the examination name; the authority has not published an examination outline.
- Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Act (Title 59, Chapter 6)
- OAC Title 175, Chapter 1. Administrative Operations
- OAC Title 175, Chapter 10. Licensure of Cosmetologists, Barbers, Schools and Related Establishments
- Massage Therapy Practice Act (59 O.S. §§ 4200.1–4200.13)
Examination sources
- Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 59
59 O.S. 199.13(B), master instructor law test
- OSBCB Rules, Regulations and Statutes compilation
Table of contents page 1, enumerated OAC Chapters 1, 10 and 15
- OSBCB Rules, Regulations and Statutes compilation
Table of contents page 1, Cosmetology and Barbering Act
- OSBCB Rules, Regulations and Statutes compilation
Table of contents page 2, OAC Chapter 20
- OSBCB Rules, Regulations and Statutes compilation
Table of contents page 2, Massage Therapy Practice Act
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — rules-index
Current Board rulebook link and edition
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — foreign-reciprocity
Page 2, law test questions
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — september2025-minutes
Item 5, independent discipline-specific reciprocity examinations
Oklahoma Barber (Non-Chemical) Practical Examination
This assessment does not have a question bank.
Examination sources
- Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma Statutes Title 59
59 O.S. 199.7(G)(1)
- OSBCB Rules, Regulations and Statutes compilation
OAC 175:10-9-25(c)
- OSBCB Rules, Regulations and Statutes compilation
OAC 175:10-9-25(f)
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — examform
Page 1, examination course choices
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering — prov
Page 2, examination categories
National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination
- Provider
- Developed by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC); computer-based testing administered by test administration companies and states upon approval and authorization of NIC
- Format
- Multiple-choice theory examination; each question is followed by four answer options, only one of which is correct
- Exam questions
- 60 items, of which 50 items are weighted and contribute to the final score
- Time limit
- 90 minutes
Examination outline
Scientific Concepts (40% of items) (40%)
- Infection control and safety practices — Identify how disease and infection are caused and transmitted
- Infection control and safety practices — Apply principles of infection control: Sanitation/Cleansing; Disinfection; Sterilization; Contamination and cross-contamination
- Infection control and safety practices — Apply blood exposure procedures
- Infection control and safety practices — Identify requirements of government agencies related to public protection (e.g., CDC, OSHA, EPA)
- Human anatomy and physiology — Identify function and structure of the: Hair and scalp; Skin
- Human anatomy and physiology — Identify bones related to: Head and face; Neck, shoulders, and upper back
- Human anatomy and physiology — Identify muscles and joints and their functions related to: Head and face; Neck, shoulders, and upper back
- Human anatomy and physiology — Understand the functions of body systems: Nervous system; Circulatory system; Endocrine system; Integumentary system
- Human anatomy and physiology — Identify signs and symptoms of conditions, disorders, and diseases related to skin: Types; Treatments
- Human anatomy and physiology — Identify signs and symptoms of conditions, disorders, and diseases related to hair: Types; Treatments
- Basic chemistry of products used in barbering — Understand purpose and effects of products, ingredients, and their interactions
Implements and Equipment Used in Barbering (10% of items) (10%)
- Identify function, purpose, and care of tools used in hair services: Equipment (e.g., chair, workstation); Implements (e.g., razors, shears, combs/brushes); Supplies and materials (e.g., towels, drape, neck strips); Electrical tools (e.g. clippers, blow dryers)
- Understand and apply safety and sanitation practices for use of implements and equipment
Hair Care Services (30% of items) (30%)
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for hair care services — Analyze condition of client’s hair and scalp (i.e., assessment)
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for hair care services — Recognize conditions that would prohibit service (i.e., contraindications)
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for hair care services — Determine hair services and/or products
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for hair care services — Document and maintain client records for hair services (e.g., consultation card, service history, medical history)
- Hair care — Apply knowledge of draping (e.g., chemical, shampoo, hair cutting)
- Hair care — Apply knowledge of principles and procedures for shampooing and conditioning
- Hair care — Apply knowledge of principles and procedures for scalp treatments and scalp massage/manipulation
- Hair design — Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety of hair cutting: Shaping; Outlining; Neck shave
- Hair design — Apply knowledge of principles, procedures and safety of hair styling: Wet styling; Blowdry styling; Thermal styling; Natural hair styling (e.g., braiding, locks)
- Hair design — Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety of hair enhancements
- Hair design — Apply knowledge of preparation, procedures, and safety for head shaving
Facial Hair and Skin Care Services (20% of items) (20%)
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for facial hair and skin care services — Evaluate client’s skin (e.g., type, condition)
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for facial hair and skin care services — Identify contraindications: Disorders; Diseases
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for facial hair and skin care services — Determine services and/or products
- Client consultation, analysis, and documentation for facial hair and skin care services — Document and maintain client records for facial hair services (e.g., consultation card, service history, medical history)
- Apply knowledge of draping for facial hair and skin care services
- Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety for facial hair and skin care services — Complete shave service with required strokes
- Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety for facial hair and skin care services — Facial hair design
- Apply knowledge of principles, procedures, and safety for facial hair and skin care services — Facial (e.g., cleansing, steam towel massage)
- Electrotherapy and light therapy — Apply knowledge of purpose and types of electrotherapy and light therapy
Examination sources
- NIC National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination CIB
Header — Effective Date
- NIC National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination CIB
Content Outline — Domain Details (scope statement)
- NIC National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination CIB
Content Outline — domain heading Scientific Concepts
- NIC National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination CIB
Content Outline — domain heading Implements and Equipment Used in Barbering
- NIC National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination CIB
Content Outline — domain heading Hair Care Services
- NIC National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination CIB
Content Outline — domain heading Facial Hair and Skin Care Services
- NIC National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination CIB
Content Outline — Domain Details (item count)
- NIC National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination CIB
Sample Questions — introduction
- NIC National Barber 1 (No Chemical) Theory Examination CIB
Introduction — time allowed
- NIC Exam Types (nictesting.org)
NIC Exam Types — administration