{"product":"Cosmetology Theory Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version)","slug":"cosmetology-state-readiness-check","type":"practice_test","publisher":"UniPrep2Go","seller":"PixID Studio","linked_deck_slug":"cosmetology-state-anki-deck","linked_deck_url":"https://uniprep2go.study/decks/cosmetology-state-anki-deck","linked_deck_checkout_url":null,"linked_deck_status":"planned","status":"live","index_status":"indexed","seo_indexed":true,"access_mode":"free_timed_mock","question_count":60,"duration_minutes":75,"pass_threshold_percent":70,"price":"Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts","pricing_note":"Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. After your score, join the linked Anki deck waitlist for the .apkg when it ships.","free_attempts_per_visitor":1,"free_question_count":25,"free_duration_minutes":31,"mock_pass":{"name":"UniPrep2Go Mock Pass","price_usd":5,"attempts":5,"scope":"Any UniPrep2Go mock, Exam or Learn mode; Gumroad license key works on any device","checkout_url":"https://pixidstudio.gumroad.com/l/uniprep-mock-pass"},"exam_body":"NIC / PSI / state board","certifier":"NIC / state cosmetology boards (often PSI delivery)","verify_at_url":"https://nictesting.org/","official_resources":[{"label":"NIC — Candidate Information Bulletins","url":"https://nictesting.org/"},{"label":"NIC Cosmetology Theory CIB (Eff. 7/1/2022) — 110 items / 90 minutes","url":"https://nictesting.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/3/NIC_Cosmetology-Theory_ENG_CIB_Eff.-7.1.2022-1.pdf"}],"vertical_id":"beauty","family_id":"cosmetology","search_aliases":["cosmetology","cosmetologist"],"what_is_exam":"State cosmetology written exams often use the NIC National Cosmetology Theory Examination (110 items / 90 minutes on the NIC CIB; 100 scored). Domains: Scientific Concepts 35%, Hair Care & Services 45%, Skin Care 10%, Nail Care 10%. A practical/skills exam is usually separate — verify your state Candidate Information Bulletin.","administered_by":"State cosmetology boards (often NIC written exams via PSI or another vendor)","official_format":null,"topics":[{"id":"science-safety","label":"Scientific concepts & safety","questionCount":15,"weightPercent":25,"targetPercent":70},{"id":"hair-services","label":"Hair care & services","questionCount":15,"weightPercent":25,"targetPercent":70},{"id":"skin-nails","label":"Skin & nail services","questionCount":15,"weightPercent":25,"targetPercent":70},{"id":"laws-salon","label":"Laws, infection control & salon","questionCount":15,"weightPercent":25,"targetPercent":70}],"funnel":{"step_1":"free_timed_mock","step_2":"topic_readiness_report","step_3":"linked_deck_remediation","linked_deck_slug":"cosmetology-state-anki-deck","linked_deck_product_url":"https://uniprep2go.study/decks/cosmetology-state-anki-deck","linked_deck_checkout_url":null,"linked_deck_status":"planned"},"report_features":["pass/no-pass readiness verdict","weighted topic diagnosis","pacing analysis","full answer review","linked Anki deck repair plan for no-pass or borderline results"],"question_source":"Original UniPrep2Go local bank (Wave 2).","official_source_note":"NIC Cosmetology Theory themes (scientific concepts, hair, skin/nails). Official NIC form is typically 110 items (100 scored) / 90 minutes — this check is a shorter diagnostic. State CIBs and pass scores vary. Not a PSI/NIC exam.","description":"Cosmetology state-board practice test — free 25-question diagnostic, no signup; full mock: 60 timed questions, 75 minutes, 70% readiness target — then waitlist for the planned 60-card Anki. NIC Cosmetology Theory is typically 110 items (100 scored) / 90 minutes; state CIBs vary. Independent — not NIC/PSI material.","disclaimer":"This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.","runnable":true,"landing_page":"https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/cosmetology-state-readiness-check","vertical_page":"https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/v/beauty","facts_json":"https://uniprep2go.study/api/mock-exams/cosmetology-state-readiness-check","markdown":"https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/cosmetology-state-readiness-check/markdown","not_official_exam_material":true,"last_updated":"2026-09-07"}