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The Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering establishes and enforces safety and sanitation practice standards, which preserve and promote health and safety for the citizens of Oklahoma.

Testing with Prov is optional. However, the limit to test four times still applies and registration is required with the Board, including the $50 fee, each time testing is done with Prov

Prov Written Exam - Testing Locations

LocationCampus NameAddressTesting Room LocationCityStateZip Code
OK - Altus - WOSC Western Oklahoma State College 2801 N Main Street Testing Center - Learning Resource Center (Library) Altus OK 73521
OK - Alva - NWOSU Northwestern Oklahoma State University 709 Oklahoma Blvd Academic Success Center, Room 113 Alva OK 73717
OK - Ardmore - SOTECH SouthernTech 2160 Sam Noble Parkway Testing Center Ardmore OK 73401
OK - Coweta - ICTC Indian Capital Technology Center - Coweta 31350 State Hwy. 51 Testing Center Coweta OK 74429
OK - Duncan - RRTC Red River Technology Center 3300 West Bois D'arc Avenue Testing Center Duncan OK 73533
OK - Durant - KTC Kiamichi Technical Center - Durant 810 Waldron Road Testing Center Durant OK 74701
OK - El Reno - RCC Redlands Community College 1300 S Country Club Road ACE Testing Center El Reno OK 73036
OK - McAlester - KTC MC Kiamichi Technical Center - McAlester Campus 301 Kiamichi Drive Testing Center McAlester OK 74501
OK - Norman - MNTC (Franklin Road) Moore Norman Technology Center - Franklin Road Campus 4701 12th Avenue NW Testing Center Norman OK 73069
OK - Oklahoma City - MNTC (South Penn) Moore Norman Technology Center - South Penn Campus 13301 S Pennsylvania Avenue Testing Center Oklahoma City OK 73170

Cosmetology

Cosmetology means any one or combination of practices generally and usually performed by and known as the occupation of beauticians.

Barbering

Barbering means any one or any combination of the following practices, when done upon the upper part of the human body for cosmetic purposes.

Manicuring

Manicuring is the practice of cutting, trimming, polishing, coloring, tinting, cleansing the nails, or beautifying the hands and feet of any person.

Esthetics

Esthetics refers to performing skin care, make-up and hair removal services to the public provided the hair removal services shall not include electrolysis.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy means the skillful treatment of the soft tissues of the human body which includes, but not limited to the use of touch, or pressure.

Hairbraiding Certification

Hairbraiding refers to performing hairbraiding, hairweaving, and hair extensions which must be performed in a licensed cosmetology establishment.

Threading

A Threading Technician is a person licensed by the Board to perform temporary hair removal by using thread that is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin, entwining the hair in the thread and lifting it out of the follicle.

Cosmetician

Cosmetician is a person licensed by the Board to perform patron services limited to hair arranging and application of makeup, including, but not limited to, using hairstyling tools and products. Services must be performed in a licensed establishment.

Demonstrator

Demonstrator is a person who is not licensed in this state as a Cosmetologist, Barber or Instructor and who demonstrates any cosmetic preparation. The person shall be required to obtain a Demonstrator license from the Board before making any such demonstrations.

Master Instructor

Master Instructor means a person who gives instruction as a qualified teacher in cosmetology or barbering.

Facial Instructor

Facial/Esthetics Instructor is a person licensed by the Board as a qualified teacher of the art and science of facial and esthetics theory and practice.

Manicurist Instructor

Manicurist/Nail Technician Instructor is a person licensed by the Board as a qualified teacher of the art and science of nail technology theory and practice.


Last Modified on Aug 07, 2025