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1How many training hours does Kansas require for nail technician licensure?
2Which regulatory body oversees nail technician licensing in Kansas?
3What is the minimum age requirement for a nail technician license in Kansas?
4What is the minimum passing score on the Kansas nail technician exam?
5What types of exams must Kansas manicurist (nail technician) candidates pass?
6How often must a nail technician renew their license in Kansas?
7What is the renewal fee for a Kansas nail technician license?
8Does Kansas require continuing education for nail technician license renewal?
9What education requirement must be met for a Kansas nail technician license beyond training hours?
10What is the combined fee for the Kansas manicurist written theory and written practical exams?
About the KS Nail Technician Exam
Kansas licenses nail technicians as manicurists. Candidates pass two computer-based exams from National Testing Network: a 100-question Written Theory exam covering Kansas law, infection control, implements, product chemistry, anatomy and nail services, and a 125-question Written Practical exam on blood exposure, sanitation, manicure, pedicure and nail enhancements.
Exam sponsor: Kansas Board of Cosmetology (exams delivered by National Testing Network). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Two written exams: Written Theory (100 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours) and Written Practical (125 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours); 75 required on each
Time Limit
2 hours per exam
Passing Score
75 on each exam
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Written Theory: Kansas State General Laws, Rules and Regulations
Kansas cosmetology statutes, Board regulations and the K.A.R. 28-24 infection-control rules
Written Theory: Safety, Sanitation & Infection Control
Prohibited practices, bacteria, immunity, viruses, parasites, blood and body-fluid first aid, sanitation, antiseptics, disinfection, sterilization, solutions, product labeling and storage, hazardous waste
Written Theory: Implements, Tools & Equipment
Pushers, finger bowls, foot paddles and spas, brushes, clippers, files, rasps, nippers, curettes, tips, wraps, UV light, dappen dishes, dust masks and goggles
Written Theory: Product Knowledge & Chemistry
Water, pH and the pH scale, and nail care products from removers to primers
Written Theory: Anatomy & Physiology
Nail structure, growth, disorders and diseases; skin structure, disorders, lesions, melanin and skin cancer
Written Theory: Nail Care & Services
Manicure, pedicure, paraffin, massage movements, and tip, wrap, gel and acrylic application
Written Practical: Blood Exposure
Handling a blood exposure incident and disposing of blood-contaminated objects
Written Practical: Safety and Sanitation
Personal hygiene, implement sanitation, single-use items, work surfaces, and chemical handling, storage and labeling
Written Practical: Manicure
Abrasives, nippers, clippers, the basic manicure and basic polish
Written Practical: Pedicure
Nail rasp, curette, callus softeners, pedicure baths and the basic pedicure
Written Practical: Nail Enhancements
Wrap resin and accelerator, monomer and polymer, e-files, tips, wraps, removal, acrylic application, gel polish and sculpting
Preparing for the KS Nail Technician Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75 on each exam
- Assessment: Two written exams: Written Theory (100 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours) and Written Practical (125 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours); 75 required on each
- Time limit: 2 hours per exam
- Exam / certification fees: $75 per written exam ($150 for both); retests $75 Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 476 available questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many training hours does Kansas require?
Kansas requires at least 350 clock hours as an apprentice in a licensed school of cosmetology or nail technology (K.S.A. 65-1912).
What score do I need to pass?
You need a score of 75 on the Written Theory exam and 75 on the Written Practical exam. The scores are not combined, and you retake only an exam you fail.
Is there a hands-on practical exam for Kansas manicurists?
No. The Kansas manicurist Written Practical exam is a computer-based test of 125 multiple-choice questions on procedures and safe handling of tools and products.