Pass the NIC barber state board exam with confidence. 2,800+ questions across 4 domains, progressive difficulty, and a Pass Guarantee on every Pro plan. Start free.
63% of students fail the NIC barber exam on their first attempt. Most rely on passive studying and walk in underprepared.
GlowStudy is an independent study tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), PSI, or any government agency or state licensing board. For official exam information, visit https://nictesting.org/
GlowStudy is not another quiz bank. It is a complete NIC barber exam preparation system built on cognitive science -- confidence calibration, spaced repetition, stress inoculation, and progressive difficulty that adapts as you learn. Know exactly when you are ready for your state board exam.
PASS GUARANTEE ON EVERY PRO PLAN
Earn your Exam Ready Certificate, take your NIC exam within 14 days, and if you do not pass, we refund your plan payment. Full details in our Terms of Use.
HOW IT WORKS
GlowStudy measures what you actually know -- not just what you can guess. Our confidence calibration system tracks four dimensions of mastery: what you know and know well, what you know but doubt, what you get wrong but thought you knew, and what you are still learning. This precision targeting means you study what matters most.
Progressive difficulty takes you through four practice test levels -- Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced, and NIC Simulation -- so you build real competence before facing state board exam pressure.
2,800+ QUESTIONS ALIGNED TO THE NIC BARBER EXAM
- 1,600+ multiple-choice practice questions across 17 categories
- 1,200 rapid-fire true/false recall questions
- 4 NIC exam domains: Hair Care Services (40%), Scientific Concepts (35%), Facial Hair and Skin Care (15%), Implements and Equipment (10%)
- All content aligned to the NIC Barber Styling Theory exam blueprint
7 STUDY MODES
- Daily Glow -- 50 timed questions to build your daily streak and target weak areas
- Practice Quiz -- customizable quizzes by domain or category
- NIC Practice Tests -- 110 questions, 90-120 minutes, 4 progressive levels
- Smart Review -- spaced repetition targeting your weakest areas
- Rapid Fire -- speed-based true/false recall training with instant feedback
- Flashcards -- swipe-based review for every category
- Review Mistakes -- revisit and master every question you missed
EXAM READY CERTIFICATE
Earn your certificate by meeting all 11 readiness criteria -- including domain mastery, safety accuracy, study consistency, and passing the Level 4 practice test. This is not a participation trophy. It means you are genuinely ready for the NIC barber exam.
STUDY ANYWHERE
- 100% offline capable after first load
- No account required -- all progress stored on your device
- No ads, no distractions
- Dark mode for late-night study sessions
FREE TO START
Begin with 50 free practice questions, Review Mistakes, 25 sample Flashcards, and 25 Rapid Fire questions -- completely free. The full Study Guides section is free too. Upgrade to Pro to unlock all study modes and the full question bank.
PRO PLANS
- Weekly: $6.99/week
- Monthly: $12.99/month
- Lifetime: $49.99 one-time (best value, pay once, does not auto-renew)
Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase.
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• Performance and stability improvements
Version 1.0.22
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Seller
Anthony Perry
Size
26.3 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
