Practice the exact content Prov puts on your Virginia nail technology exam. Mapped to the official topic breakdown below — no guessing, no generic Milady-style filler.
Direct from the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology and the Prov candidate bulletin.
Your SGS dashboard tracks your score in each of these categories so you know exactly where to study.
The tools students use every night in the 30 days before their test.
Virginia uses the Prov exam, which requires 75% or higher to pass. Practicing at least 10% above that on SGS mock exams is the sweet spot students who pass on the first try hit.
Virginia requires 150 training hours for nail technology, along with completing the Prov exam (written + practical). Minimum age is 16.
Every SGS practice question is mapped to the same topic categories Prov uses: Nail Care Procedures (Manicure, Pedicure); Health and Safety (Infection Control); Nail Enhancements; Nail Anatomy and Disorders. Your progress dashboard shows which categories you're strong in and which need work before test day.
Yes. SGS works in any mobile browser — no app install required. Flashcards, practice tests, and The Final Look exam all work on iPhone, Android, and tablet. Save your seat in The Lounge to sync progress across devices.
A frequent stumble for Virginia candidates on the Nail Care Procedures section is rushing through the sanitation and client consultation portions. While you're eager to show off your application skills, the exam often heavily weights these initial steps. Candidates sometimes forget to mention or demonstrate proper hand sanitization for both themselves and the client, or they gloss over important consultation questions about allergies or contraindications. My advice? Treat the pre-service and post-service procedures with as much care and attention as the actual nail service. This shows a holistic understanding of client care and safety, which is crucial for passing.
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