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Facial/Esthetics Instructor License

Oklahoma specialty instructor license for facial and esthetic theory and practice.

Licensing authority: Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering · Application information

Instructor training begun while registered for the facialist examination

All of the following:

  • National Esthetics Theory Examination
  • Facialist/Esthetician Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
  • Facial/Esthetics Instructor Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Delayed Application
Under OAC 175:10-9-33, after one to five years from training completion, facialist applicants need 40 review hours and instructor applicants 120 before examination; after five years the review hours follow the expired-license rules.
Education
High-school graduation or qualifying GED and completion of the appropriate specialty curriculum.
Existing License
OAC 175:10-3-42(a)(1)(A) permits enrollment while registered for the facialist examination. On failure or nonappearance, stop instructor training until re-registration and proof of a passing facialist score; obtain the prerequisite facialist license.
Instructor Law Content
OAC 175:10-9-25 says instructor tests include Oklahoma cosmetology and barber law and Board rules. This is content of instructor testing, not a separately established initial-licensure law examination.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Minimum Age
59 O.S. §199.7(L)(4) requires age seventeen or high-school graduation to take the Board-issued licensure examination. The older Board page says over sixteen; apply the statute.
Nic Administration History
July 14, 2025 minutes tentatively proposed an in-house written test after NIC contract termination. The later September 23, 2025 Board exams page states that Prov provides NIC theory, and the current Oklahoma vendor page lists Esthetics 2025 Theory and Instructor 2022 Theory. The current named examinations are retained.
Older Board Hours Instruction
The Board Facial Instructor page states: "Complete 1000 hours of study, or 300 hours if engaged in the practice of cosmetology for at least the preceding two (2) years (any lapse in licensure will not be credited towards work experience as outlined in 199.7(n)(1)(2)". This lower-ranked older instruction is retained as a condition; §199.7(N) supplies the controlling current 600-hour instructor requirement.
Passing Scores
OAC 175:10-9-25 requires 75% on each applicable written and practical portion.
Retakes
Under OAC 175:10-9-32, retake only the failed portion; after four failures complete 120 review hours before registering again.
Training
Under §199.7(N), operative after July 1, 2025, complete an additional 600 instructor hours in an Oklahoma cosmetology or barber school.
Unregistered Nationwide Instructor Examination
NIC Instructor Theory Examination (currently offered; Oklahoma Prov page labels it Instructor 2022 Theory). The Oklahoma contracted bulletin identifies Instructor (NIC Instructor exam). None of the supplied shared national versions identifies an Instructor examination; it cannot be replaced by an esthetics theory version. The examination remains an applicant condition until the nationwide stage registers it.
Discretionary reinstatement after suspension or revocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Discretion
The Board decides reinstatement in its sound discretion and may impose case-specific terms in its order; the controlling reinstatement provisions name no examination slot.
Status
Apply after at least thirty days following suspension or revocation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Instructor reciprocity with current corresponding license
Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Facial/Esthetics Instructor Reciprocity (practice unavailable)
Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Certification
Provide certification that the applicant met the other jurisdiction’s requirements and holds a current corresponding license.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Document Validation
Foreign documents may require validation by an agency recognized by the Board, at the applicant’s expense.
Interview
OAC 175:10-13-1(5) requires a personal Board interview after the application and documents are complete.
Language
Non-English-speaking applicants must contact the Board regarding licensing and hours-transfer requirements.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Scope Of Prior Evidence
Licenses and examinations from another country or another state are applicant evidence and conditions, not leaves of this Oklahoma route.
Board consideration of existing facial/esthetics qualification
Facial/Esthetics Instructor Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Board Discretion
OAC 175:10-3-42(a)(3) states: "A person licensed as a Facial/Esthetics and holds a current esthetician license may be eligible for Facial/Esthetics Instructor licensure by registering and passing the Facial/Esthetics Instructor practical examination." The wording is preserved literally; it supplies no defined nationwide-examination exemption. The same-ranked general written-testing requirement is retained.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Delayed Application
Under OAC 175:10-9-33, after one to five years from training completion, facialist applicants need 40 review hours and instructor applicants 120 before examination; after five years the review hours follow the expired-license rules.
Education
High-school graduation or qualifying GED and completion of the appropriate specialty curriculum.
Existing License
Hold a current Oklahoma facialist/esthetician license.
Instructor Law Content
OAC 175:10-9-25 says instructor tests include Oklahoma cosmetology and barber law and Board rules. This is content of instructor testing, not a separately established initial-licensure law examination.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Minimum Age
59 O.S. §199.7(L)(4) requires age seventeen or high-school graduation to take the Board-issued licensure examination. The older Board page says over sixteen; apply the statute.
Nic Administration History
July 14, 2025 minutes tentatively proposed an in-house written test after NIC contract termination. The later September 23, 2025 Board exams page states that Prov provides NIC theory, and the current Oklahoma vendor page lists Esthetics 2025 Theory and Instructor 2022 Theory. The current named examinations are retained.
Older Board Hours Instruction
The Board Facial Instructor page states: "Complete 1000 hours of study, or 300 hours if engaged in the practice of cosmetology for at least the preceding two (2) years (any lapse in licensure will not be credited towards work experience as outlined in 199.7(n)(1)(2)". This lower-ranked older instruction is retained as a condition; §199.7(N) supplies the controlling current 600-hour instructor requirement.
Passing Scores
OAC 175:10-9-25 requires 75% on each applicable written and practical portion.
Retakes
Under OAC 175:10-9-32, retake only the failed portion; after four failures complete 120 review hours before registering again.
Training
Under §199.7(N), operative after July 1, 2025, complete an additional 600 instructor hours in an Oklahoma cosmetology or barber school.
Unregistered Nationwide Instructor Examination
NIC Instructor Theory Examination (currently offered; Oklahoma Prov page labels it Instructor 2022 Theory). The Oklahoma contracted bulletin identifies Instructor (NIC Instructor exam). None of the supplied shared national versions identifies an Instructor examination; it cannot be replaced by an esthetics theory version. The examination remains an applicant condition until the nationwide stage registers it.
Examination for renewal after five or more years of expiration
Facial/Esthetics Instructor Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
Board Determination
Section 199.10(D) allows an application with renewal and penalty fees; subsection (E) names examination for renewal after five years. The current examinations are retained when this examination pathway is used; the text does not establish that every applicant must sit them.
Review Training
Register in an approved school and complete 100 review hours for the Facial Operator or Facial/Esthetics Instructor category before the renewal examination under §199.10(E).
Status
License expired five years or more.
Unregistered Nationwide Instructor Examination
NIC Instructor Theory Examination (currently offered; Oklahoma Prov page labels it Instructor 2022 Theory). The Oklahoma contracted bulletin identifies Instructor (NIC Instructor exam). None of the supplied shared national versions identifies an Instructor examination; it cannot be replaced by an esthetics theory version. The examination remains an applicant condition until the nationwide stage registers it.
Foreign instructor reciprocity with current license and three years of practice
Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Facial/Esthetics Instructor Reciprocity (practice unavailable)
Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Certification
Provide certification that the applicant met the other jurisdiction’s requirements and holds a current corresponding license.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Document Validation
Foreign documents may require validation by an agency recognized by the Board, at the applicant’s expense.
Education
High-school-level education; the Board rule for foreign instructors requires that qualification.
Interview
OAC 175:10-13-1(5) requires a personal Board interview after the application and documents are complete.
Language
Non-English-speaking applicants must contact the Board regarding licensing and hours-transfer requirements.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Practice
Current corresponding foreign instructor credential and at least three years of continuous practice; the Board evaluates qualification for the specialty instructor license.
Scope Of Prior Evidence
Licenses and examinations from another country or another state are applicant evidence and conditions, not leaves of this Oklahoma route.
Foreign licensed instructor without three years of continuous practice

All of the following:

  • Facial/Esthetics Instructor Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
  • Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Facial/Esthetics Instructor Reciprocity (practice unavailable)
Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Certification
Provide certification that the applicant met the other jurisdiction’s requirements and holds a current corresponding license.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Document Validation
Foreign documents may require validation by an agency recognized by the Board, at the applicant’s expense.
Education
High-school-level education; otherwise qualified instructor applicant.
Interview
OAC 175:10-13-1(5) requires a personal Board interview after the application and documents are complete.
Language
Non-English-speaking applicants must contact the Board regarding licensing and hours-transfer requirements.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Practice
Section 199.13(C) requires practical and written examinations plus the Oklahoma law test when the currently licensed foreign applicant cannot establish three years of continuous practice.
Scope Of Prior Evidence
Licenses and examinations from another country or another state are applicant evidence and conditions, not leaves of this Oklahoma route.
Unregistered Nationwide Instructor Examination
NIC Instructor Theory Examination (currently offered; Oklahoma Prov page labels it Instructor 2022 Theory). The Oklahoma contracted bulletin identifies Instructor (NIC Instructor exam). None of the supplied shared national versions identifies an Instructor examination; it cannot be replaced by an esthetics theory version. The examination remains an applicant condition until the nationwide stage registers it.
Foreign instructor reciprocity from an unlicensed jurisdiction
Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Facial/Esthetics Instructor Reciprocity (practice unavailable)
Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Certification
Provide certification that the applicant met the other jurisdiction’s requirements and holds a current corresponding license.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Document Validation
Foreign documents may require validation by an agency recognized by the Board, at the applicant’s expense.
Education
At least high-school education.
Interview
OAC 175:10-13-1(5) requires a personal Board interview after the application and documents are complete.
Language
Non-English-speaking applicants must contact the Board regarding licensing and hours-transfer requirements.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Practice
At least three years of continuous instructor practice immediately preceding application in a jurisdiction that does not issue the corresponding license after occupational training.
Scope Of Prior Evidence
Licenses and examinations from another country or another state are applicant evidence and conditions, not leaves of this Oklahoma route.
Late renewal within five years of expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Status
License expired no more than five years; pay regular renewal fees and the $10 late fee after two months; do not practice while the license is invalid.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Maintenance and renewal during military deployment
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Extension Period
Section 4100.6(D) permits continuation throughout active duty and for at least one year after discharge; §199.3(D)(1) separately protects military service and resumption within six months after honorable release.
Military Status
Active-duty licensee in good standing at activation; the Board may continue good standing under §4100.6(B).
Renewal Waiver
During deployment the credential may be renewed without dues or fees and without other ordinarily required renewal acts. Continuing-education relief follows the statutory military-duty or waiver conditions.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Instructor examination with credited military education and experience
Facial/Esthetics Instructor Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Delayed Application
Under OAC 175:10-9-33, after one to five years from training completion, facialist applicants need 40 review hours and instructor applicants 120 before examination; after five years the review hours follow the expired-license rules.
Education
High-school graduation or qualifying GED and completion of the appropriate specialty curriculum.
Existing License
Hold a current Oklahoma facialist/esthetician license.
Instructor Law Content
OAC 175:10-9-25 says instructor tests include Oklahoma cosmetology and barber law and Board rules. This is content of instructor testing, not a separately established initial-licensure law examination.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Minimum Age
59 O.S. §199.7(L)(4) requires age seventeen or high-school graduation to take the Board-issued licensure examination. The older Board page says over sixteen; apply the statute.
Nic Administration History
July 14, 2025 minutes tentatively proposed an in-house written test after NIC contract termination. The later September 23, 2025 Board exams page states that Prov provides NIC theory, and the current Oklahoma vendor page lists Esthetics 2025 Theory and Instructor 2022 Theory. The current named examinations are retained.
Older Board Hours Instruction
The Board Facial Instructor page states: "Complete 1000 hours of study, or 300 hours if engaged in the practice of cosmetology for at least the preceding two (2) years (any lapse in licensure will not be credited towards work experience as outlined in 199.7(n)(1)(2)". This lower-ranked older instruction is retained as a condition; §199.7(N) supplies the controlling current 600-hour instructor requirement.
Passing Scores
OAC 175:10-9-25 requires 75% on each applicable written and practical portion.
Retakes
Under OAC 175:10-9-32, retake only the failed portion; after four failures complete 120 review hours before registering again.
Training
Present satisfactory evidence of equivalent military education, training and experience; the Board applies it favorably toward the instructor licensure or examination qualifications.
Unregistered Nationwide Instructor Examination
NIC Instructor Theory Examination (currently offered; Oklahoma Prov page labels it Instructor 2022 Theory). The Oklahoma contracted bulletin identifies Instructor (NIC Instructor exam). None of the supplied shared national versions identifies an Instructor examination; it cannot be replaced by an esthetics theory version. The examination remains an applicant condition until the nationwide stage registers it.
Expedited military related reciprocity
Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Facial/Esthetics Instructor Reciprocity (practice unavailable)
Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Certification
Provide certification that the applicant met the other jurisdiction’s requirements and holds a current corresponding license.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Document Validation
Foreign documents may require validation by an agency recognized by the Board, at the applicant’s expense.
Equivalence
Board finds the credential in good standing and reasonably equivalent; §4100.8(B) provides issuance within thirty days and recognition favorable to the applicant.
Examination Discretion
Section 4100.7 does not automatically waive testing. The ordinary corresponding reciprocity law-test requirement is retained unless the Board supplies an applicable examination exemption.
Interview
OAC 175:10-13-1(5) requires a personal Board interview after the application and documents are complete.
Language
Non-English-speaking applicants must contact the Board regarding licensing and hours-transfer requirements.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Military Status
Qualifying active-duty member or spouse with transfer or discharge orders and a current corresponding credential from another state or territory.
Scope Of Prior Evidence
Licenses and examinations from another country or another state are applicant evidence and conditions, not leaves of this Oklahoma route.
Resumption after honorable military release
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees
No further license fees during service and the statutory post-release period.
Status
Existing license retained during United States Armed Forces service; notify the Board in writing and resume within six months after honorable release under §199.3(D)(1).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial facial/esthetics instructor licensure from a current facialist license
Facial/Esthetics Instructor Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Delayed Application
Under OAC 175:10-9-33, after one to five years from training completion, facialist applicants need 40 review hours and instructor applicants 120 before examination; after five years the review hours follow the expired-license rules.
Education
High-school graduation or qualifying GED and completion of the appropriate specialty curriculum.
Existing License
Hold a current Oklahoma facialist/esthetician license.
Instructor Law Content
OAC 175:10-9-25 says instructor tests include Oklahoma cosmetology and barber law and Board rules. This is content of instructor testing, not a separately established initial-licensure law examination.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Minimum Age
59 O.S. §199.7(L)(4) requires age seventeen or high-school graduation to take the Board-issued licensure examination. The older Board page says over sixteen; apply the statute.
Nic Administration History
July 14, 2025 minutes tentatively proposed an in-house written test after NIC contract termination. The later September 23, 2025 Board exams page states that Prov provides NIC theory, and the current Oklahoma vendor page lists Esthetics 2025 Theory and Instructor 2022 Theory. The current named examinations are retained.
Older Board Hours Instruction
The Board Facial Instructor page states: "Complete 1000 hours of study, or 300 hours if engaged in the practice of cosmetology for at least the preceding two (2) years (any lapse in licensure will not be credited towards work experience as outlined in 199.7(n)(1)(2)". This lower-ranked older instruction is retained as a condition; §199.7(N) supplies the controlling current 600-hour instructor requirement.
Passing Scores
OAC 175:10-9-25 requires 75% on each applicable written and practical portion.
Retakes
Under OAC 175:10-9-32, retake only the failed portion; after four failures complete 120 review hours before registering again.
Training
Under §199.7(N), operative after July 1, 2025, complete an additional 600 instructor hours in an Oklahoma cosmetology or barber school.
Unregistered Nationwide Instructor Examination
NIC Instructor Theory Examination (currently offered; Oklahoma Prov page labels it Instructor 2022 Theory). The Oklahoma contracted bulletin identifies Instructor (NIC Instructor exam). None of the supplied shared national versions identifies an Instructor examination; it cannot be replaced by an esthetics theory version. The examination remains an applicant condition until the nationwide stage registers it.
Timely renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Status
Current facial/esthetics instructor license; apply by the end of the birth month and pay the renewal fee.
Term
Section 199.14(D) requires biennial renewals beginning November 1, 2025, and OAC 175:10-11-1 agrees. The older license page and §199.10(A) describe annual licensing; the specific later operative biennial provision governs.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Facialist/Esthetician License

Oklahoma license to provide facial and esthetic services; also called Facial Operator.

Licensing authority: Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering · Application information

Initial licensure by approved apprenticeship and examination

All of the following:

Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Delayed Application
Under OAC 175:10-9-33, after one to five years from training completion, facialist applicants need 40 review hours and instructor applicants 120 before examination; after five years the review hours follow the expired-license rules.
Education
Eighth-grade education or equivalent and Board student registration before credited attendance.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Minimum Age
59 O.S. §199.7(L)(4) requires age seventeen or high-school graduation to take the Board-issued licensure examination. The older Board page says over sixteen; apply the statute.
Nic Administration History
July 14, 2025 minutes tentatively proposed an in-house written test after NIC contract termination. The later September 23, 2025 Board exams page states that Prov provides NIC theory, and the current Oklahoma vendor page lists Esthetics 2025 Theory and Instructor 2022 Theory. The current named examinations are retained.
Passing Scores
OAC 175:10-9-25 requires 75% on each applicable written and practical portion.
Retakes
Under OAC 175:10-9-32, retake only the failed portion; after four failures complete 120 review hours before registering again.
Training
Board-approved facial/esthetics apprenticeship of 1,200 hours under OAC 175:10-9-2(a)(3), under the approved licensed instructor’s direct supervision; the general 2,250-hour cosmetology/barber apprenticeship equivalency in §199.8(E) is distinct from this specialty curriculum.
Reciprocity with current license from another state, territory or province
Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Facialist/Esthetician Reciprocity (practice unavailable)
Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Certification
Provide certification that the applicant met the other jurisdiction’s requirements and holds a current corresponding license.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Document Validation
Foreign documents may require validation by an agency recognized by the Board, at the applicant’s expense.
Interview
OAC 175:10-13-1(5) requires a personal Board interview after the application and documents are complete.
Language
Non-English-speaking applicants must contact the Board regarding licensing and hours-transfer requirements.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Scope Of Prior Evidence
Licenses and examinations from another country or another state are applicant evidence and conditions, not leaves of this Oklahoma route.
Discretionary reinstatement after suspension or revocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Board Discretion
The Board decides reinstatement in its sound discretion and may impose case-specific terms in its order; the controlling reinstatement provisions name no examination slot.
Status
Apply after at least thirty days following suspension or revocation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Examination for renewal after five or more years of expiration

All of the following:

Board Determination
Section 199.10(D) allows an application with renewal and penalty fees; subsection (E) names examination for renewal after five years. The current examinations are retained when this examination pathway is used; the text does not establish that every applicant must sit them.
Review Training
Register in an approved school and complete 100 review hours for the Facial Operator or Facial/Esthetics Instructor category before the renewal examination under §199.10(E).
Status
License expired five years or more.
Late renewal within five years of expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Status
License expired no more than five years; pay regular renewal fees and the $10 late fee after two months; do not practice while the license is invalid.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Maintenance and renewal during military deployment
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Extension Period
Section 4100.6(D) permits continuation throughout active duty and for at least one year after discharge; §199.3(D)(1) separately protects military service and resumption within six months after honorable release.
Military Status
Active-duty licensee in good standing at activation; the Board may continue good standing under §4100.6(B).
Renewal Waiver
During deployment the credential may be renewed without dues or fees and without other ordinarily required renewal acts. Continuing-education relief follows the statutory military-duty or waiver conditions.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Expedited military related reciprocity
Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Facialist/Esthetician Reciprocity (practice unavailable)
Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Certification
Provide certification that the applicant met the other jurisdiction’s requirements and holds a current corresponding license.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Document Validation
Foreign documents may require validation by an agency recognized by the Board, at the applicant’s expense.
Equivalence
Board finds the credential in good standing and reasonably equivalent; §4100.8(B) provides issuance within thirty days and recognition favorable to the applicant.
Examination Discretion
Section 4100.7 does not automatically waive testing. The ordinary corresponding reciprocity law-test requirement is retained unless the Board supplies an applicable examination exemption.
Interview
OAC 175:10-13-1(5) requires a personal Board interview after the application and documents are complete.
Language
Non-English-speaking applicants must contact the Board regarding licensing and hours-transfer requirements.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Military Status
Qualifying active-duty member or spouse with transfer or discharge orders and a current corresponding credential from another state or territory.
Scope Of Prior Evidence
Licenses and examinations from another country or another state are applicant evidence and conditions, not leaves of this Oklahoma route.
Resumption after honorable military release
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees
No further license fees during service and the statutory post-release period.
Status
Existing license retained during United States Armed Forces service; notify the Board in writing and resume within six months after honorable release under §199.3(D)(1).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Timely renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Status
Current facialist/esthetician license; apply by the end of the birth month and pay the renewal fee.
Term
Section 199.14(D) requires biennial renewals beginning November 1, 2025, and OAC 175:10-11-1 agrees. The older license page and §199.10(A) describe annual licensing; the specific later operative biennial provision governs.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Foreign licensed reciprocity with three years of continuous practice
Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Facialist/Esthetician Reciprocity (practice unavailable)
Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Certification
Provide certification that the applicant met the other jurisdiction’s requirements and holds a current corresponding license.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Document Validation
Foreign documents may require validation by an agency recognized by the Board, at the applicant’s expense.
Education
Equivalent eighth-grade education.
Interview
OAC 175:10-13-1(5) requires a personal Board interview after the application and documents are complete.
Language
Non-English-speaking applicants must contact the Board regarding licensing and hours-transfer requirements.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Practice
Provide evidence of at least three years of continuous practice immediately before application; otherwise §199.13(C) requires written and practical examinations as well as the law test.
Scope Of Prior Evidence
Licenses and examinations from another country or another state are applicant evidence and conditions, not leaves of this Oklahoma route.
Foreign licensed reciprocity without three years of continuous practice

All of the following:

  • National Esthetics Theory Examination
  • Facialist/Esthetician Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
  • Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Facialist/Esthetician Reciprocity (practice unavailable)
Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Certification
Provide certification that the applicant met the other jurisdiction’s requirements and holds a current corresponding license.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Document Validation
Foreign documents may require validation by an agency recognized by the Board, at the applicant’s expense.
Education
Equivalent eighth-grade education.
Interview
OAC 175:10-13-1(5) requires a personal Board interview after the application and documents are complete.
Language
Non-English-speaking applicants must contact the Board regarding licensing and hours-transfer requirements.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Passing Scores
75% on the applicable initial written and practical portions under OAC 175:10-9-25.
Practice
Otherwise qualified holder of a current foreign credential cannot establish three years of continuous practice; §199.13(C) requires both practical and written examinations and the Oklahoma law test.
Scope Of Prior Evidence
Licenses and examinations from another country or another state are applicant evidence and conditions, not leaves of this Oklahoma route.
Foreign reciprocity based on continuous practice without a current license
Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Facialist/Esthetician Reciprocity (practice unavailable)
Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Certification
Provide certification that the applicant met the other jurisdiction’s requirements and holds a current corresponding license.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Document Validation
Foreign documents may require validation by an agency recognized by the Board, at the applicant’s expense.
Education
Equivalent eighth-grade education.
Interview
OAC 175:10-13-1(5) requires a personal Board interview after the application and documents are complete.
Language
Non-English-speaking applicants must contact the Board regarding licensing and hours-transfer requirements.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Practice
Otherwise qualified applicant without a current foreign credential must prove at least three years of continuous practice immediately preceding application.
Scope Of Prior Evidence
Licenses and examinations from another country or another state are applicant evidence and conditions, not leaves of this Oklahoma route.
Initial examination with credited military education and experience

All of the following:

Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Delayed Application
Under OAC 175:10-9-33, after one to five years from training completion, facialist applicants need 40 review hours and instructor applicants 120 before examination; after five years the review hours follow the expired-license rules.
Education
Eighth-grade education or equivalent and Board student registration before credited attendance.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Minimum Age
59 O.S. §199.7(L)(4) requires age seventeen or high-school graduation to take the Board-issued licensure examination. The older Board page says over sixteen; apply the statute.
Nic Administration History
July 14, 2025 minutes tentatively proposed an in-house written test after NIC contract termination. The later September 23, 2025 Board exams page states that Prov provides NIC theory, and the current Oklahoma vendor page lists Esthetics 2025 Theory and Instructor 2022 Theory. The current named examinations are retained.
Passing Scores
OAC 175:10-9-25 requires 75% on each applicable written and practical portion.
Retakes
Under OAC 175:10-9-32, retake only the failed portion; after four failures complete 120 review hours before registering again.
Training
Present satisfactory evidence of equivalent military education, training and experience; the Board applies it favorably toward the facialist licensure or examination qualifications.
Initial licensure by school examination

All of the following:

Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Delayed Application
Under OAC 175:10-9-33, after one to five years from training completion, facialist applicants need 40 review hours and instructor applicants 120 before examination; after five years the review hours follow the expired-license rules.
Education
Eighth-grade education or equivalent and Board student registration before credited attendance.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Minimum Age
59 O.S. §199.7(L)(4) requires age seventeen or high-school graduation to take the Board-issued licensure examination. The older Board page says over sixteen; apply the statute.
Nic Administration History
July 14, 2025 minutes tentatively proposed an in-house written test after NIC contract termination. The later September 23, 2025 Board exams page states that Prov provides NIC theory, and the current Oklahoma vendor page lists Esthetics 2025 Theory and Instructor 2022 Theory. The current named examinations are retained.
Passing Scores
OAC 175:10-9-25 requires 75% on each applicable written and practical portion.
Retakes
Under OAC 175:10-9-32, retake only the failed portion; after four failures complete 120 review hours before registering again.
Training
Complete the 600-hour facialist/esthetics course under OAC 175:10-3-39 and supply the school completion affidavit.
Initial examination after transfer of out of state school hours

All of the following:

Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Delayed Application
Under OAC 175:10-9-33, after one to five years from training completion, facialist applicants need 40 review hours and instructor applicants 120 before examination; after five years the review hours follow the expired-license rules.
Education
Eighth-grade education or equivalent and Board student registration before credited attendance.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Minimum Age
59 O.S. §199.7(L)(4) requires age seventeen or high-school graduation to take the Board-issued licensure examination. The older Board page says over sixteen; apply the statute.
Nic Administration History
July 14, 2025 minutes tentatively proposed an in-house written test after NIC contract termination. The later September 23, 2025 Board exams page states that Prov provides NIC theory, and the current Oklahoma vendor page lists Esthetics 2025 Theory and Instructor 2022 Theory. The current named examinations are retained.
Passing Scores
OAC 175:10-9-25 requires 75% on each applicable written and practical portion.
Retakes
Under OAC 175:10-9-32, retake only the failed portion; after four failures complete 120 review hours before registering again.
Training
Complete the 600-hour facialist/esthetics course under OAC 175:10-3-39 and supply the school completion affidavit.
Transfer
Provide a valid state certification of hours or a sealed school transcript if unavailable. The Board reviews and determines the credit granted; complete the remaining Oklahoma curriculum.

Facialist/Esthetician Supervised Work Permit

Temporary supervised authority after course completion and registration for the facialist examination.

Licensing authority: Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering · Application information

Permit after apprenticeship completion and examination registration

All of the following:

Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Delayed Application
Under OAC 175:10-9-33, after one to five years from training completion, facialist applicants need 40 review hours and instructor applicants 120 before examination; after five years the review hours follow the expired-license rules.
Education
Eighth-grade education or equivalent and Board student registration before credited attendance.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Minimum Age
59 O.S. §199.7(L)(4) requires age seventeen or high-school graduation to take the Board-issued licensure examination. The older Board page says over sixteen; apply the statute.
Nic Administration History
July 14, 2025 minutes tentatively proposed an in-house written test after NIC contract termination. The later September 23, 2025 Board exams page states that Prov provides NIC theory, and the current Oklahoma vendor page lists Esthetics 2025 Theory and Instructor 2022 Theory. The current named examinations are retained.
Passing Scores
OAC 175:10-9-25 requires 75% on each applicable written and practical portion.
Retakes
Under OAC 175:10-9-32, retake only the failed portion; after four failures complete 120 review hours before registering again.
Supervision
Work in a licensed establishment under an appropriately licensed individual; post the permit with a current photo.
Training
Complete the approved facial/esthetics apprenticeship and submit the instructor affidavit and examination registration.
Permit after school completion and examination registration

All of the following:

Accommodations
Eligible applicants may request disability accommodations under 59 O.S. §199.7(M)(2) and OAC 175:10-9-25; these alter delivery, not examination identity.
Application
Submit the appropriate Board application and fees; examination registration includes completion affidavits.
Criminal Disclosure
Form 301 requires disclosure of felony convictions and a certified court record when applicable; eligibility is determined under controlling law.
Delayed Application
Under OAC 175:10-9-33, after one to five years from training completion, facialist applicants need 40 review hours and instructor applicants 120 before examination; after five years the review hours follow the expired-license rules.
Education
Eighth-grade education or equivalent and Board student registration before credited attendance.
Lawful Presence
Form 301 requires Form 390, an affidavit verifying United States citizenship or qualified-alien lawful presence; qualified aliens provide supporting documentation.
Minimum Age
59 O.S. §199.7(L)(4) requires age seventeen or high-school graduation to take the Board-issued licensure examination. The older Board page says over sixteen; apply the statute.
Nic Administration History
July 14, 2025 minutes tentatively proposed an in-house written test after NIC contract termination. The later September 23, 2025 Board exams page states that Prov provides NIC theory, and the current Oklahoma vendor page lists Esthetics 2025 Theory and Instructor 2022 Theory. The current named examinations are retained.
Passing Scores
OAC 175:10-9-25 requires 75% on each applicable written and practical portion.
Retakes
Under OAC 175:10-9-32, retake only the failed portion; after four failures complete 120 review hours before registering again.
Supervision
Work only in a licensed establishment under the direct supervision of an appropriately licensed individual.
Timing
Course completion and examination registration are required. Pre-registration before completion does not authorize the permit; the examinations remain route leaves even though the permit precedes sitting them.
Training
Complete the 600-hour facialist/esthetics course under OAC 175:10-3-39 and supply the school completion affidavit.

Facial/Esthetics Instructor Practical Examination

This assessment does not have a question bank.

Examination sources

Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Facial/Esthetics 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
Examination sources

Facialist/Esthetician Practical Examination

This assessment does not have a question bank.

Examination sources

National Esthetics Theory Examination

Provider
National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC); administered by Test Administration companies and States upon approval and authorization of NIC
Format
Theory examination of four-option multiple-choice items, only one option correct
Exam questions
110 items, of which 100 are weighted and contribute to the final score
Time limit
90 minutes
Examination outline
  • SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS (55%) (55%)
    • Basic knowledge of microbiology (i.e., bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi)
    • Apply knowledge of infection control procedures related to: — Levels of infection control (i.e., sanitation, disinfection, sterilization)
    • Apply knowledge of infection control procedures related to: — Methods of infection control (i.e., heat, chemical agents)
    • Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Standard (Universal) Precautions
    • Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Blood exposure procedures
    • Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (e.g., manufacturer’s labeling)
    • Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Handling of chemicals
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Cells and their functions
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Tissues (i.e., epithelial, connective, nerve, muscular)
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Organs and their function (e.g., skin, lungs, heart)
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Systems and their functions (e.g., muscular, integumentary, nervous, endocrine, skeletal)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of histology and physiology of the skin related to: — Structure and function of the layers of the skin
    • Demonstrate an understanding of histology and physiology of the skin related to: — Structure and function of the glands
    • Demonstrate an understanding of histology and physiology of the skin related to: — Functions of the skin (e.g., protection, temperature regulation, absorption)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Disorders of the sebaceous gland (e.g., acne, milia, seborrhea)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Disorders of the sudoriferous gland (e.g., hyperhidrosis, bromhydrosis, anhidrosis)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Contagious diseases (e.g., bacterial conjunctivitis, herpes simplex, tinea)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin inflammations (e.g., dermatitis, eczema, rosacea)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin pigmentation (i.e., hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin growths (e.g., skin tags, moles, keratoma)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin cancers (i.e., basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Primary and secondary skin lesions
    • Understanding function and composition of the hair related to: — Structure of the hair and its follicle
    • Understanding function and composition of the hair related to: — Growth cycles
    • Understanding function and composition of the hair related to: — Abnormal hair growth (e.g., hirsutism, hypertrichosis)
    • Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Ingredients
    • Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Labeling
    • Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Function (e.g., hydration, protection, cleanse)
    • Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Acidity/Alkalinity (i.e., pH)
  • SKIN CARE AND SERVICES (45%) (45%)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Apply knowledge of client protection (i.e., draping of head and body)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Skin analysis (e.g., Fitzpatrick skin types/conditions/characteristics)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Contraindications for skin services
    • Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Treatment protocol
    • Demonstrate an understanding of basic facial procedures
    • Demonstrate an understanding of cleansing procedures
    • Demonstrate an understanding of steaming procedures
    • Demonstrate an understanding of exfoliation procedures (i.e., chemical, mechanical/manual)
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of massage movements
    • Demonstrate an understanding of methods of extraction
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the functions and applications of masks related to clay/mud (e.g., cream, gel, clay/mud)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the conclusion of facial services: — Treat/moisturize (e.g., treatment cream, serum)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the conclusion of facial services: — Sun protection
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the conclusion of facial services: — Home care (i.e., after care)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the use of electrical equipment used in skin services
    • Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Principles (e.g., color theory)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Product selection (e.g., lipstick, foundation)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Application (e.g., contouring, highlighting, blending)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Safety (e.g., bracing)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Infection control (e.g., disposables, disinfection of tools)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Facial services (e.g., aromatherapy, pre- and post-surgical/medical treatments, ultrasonic)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Body treatments (body wraps, body scrubs, sunless tanning)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Eyelash and eyebrow services (e.g., lash and brow tinting, artificial lashes, lash lifting/perming)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Demonstrate an understanding of hair removal methods and procedures (i.e., waxing, tweezing)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Wellness programs
    • Demonstrates basic knowledge of advanced topics and treatments (e.g., dermaplaning, nano infusion, microdermabrasion)
Examination sources

Oklahoma State Rules, Regulations and Law Test — Facialist/Esthetician 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
Examination sources