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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.

Prov is the only provider of the NIC Theory Examination for the state of Oklahoma. Prov administers the following theory-based exams:

  • Cosmetology
  • Barbering
  • Facialist/Esthetician
  • Manicurist/Nail Tech
  • Master Instructor

OSBCB administers the following State-specific safety and sanitation exams:

  • Eyelash Extention Specialist
  • Eyelash Extention Specialist Instructor
  • Blowdry/Styling
  • Makeup Artist
  • Reciprocity

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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.

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.

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.

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 Sep 23, 2025