Find your exam

Cosmetology

Licensing assessments for cosmetologists and broad beauty-service practice.

3Exams

Open an exam to see its format, timing, fees, eligibility, and review status.

Why people take these exams

Obtain a cosmetology license

What to compare when choosing prep

Compare jurisdiction, written and practical components, and service scope

ExamQuestions & time

California Cosmetologist Written Examination (Cosmetologist Theory Exam — General Portion)CA Cosmetologist Written Exam · BBC

110 questions (100 scored, 10 pretest)2 hours (120 minutes)

Michigan Cosmetology ExaminationMI Cosmetology Exam · LARA

Theory test: 100 scored multiple-choice questions plus 10 non-scored experimental questions; Practical test: 11 timed performance topic areas (not item-based)Theory test: 120 minutes (2.0 hours); Practical test: approximately 235 minutes; introductory tutorial time is not deducted from test timing

Texas Cosmetology Operator Written ExaminationTX Cosmetology Operator Written Exam · TDLR

100 scored multiple-choice items plus 10 unscored items (110 total)130 minutes total: 120 minutes for the 100 scored items plus 10 minutes for the 10 unscored items

What you'll find

Each exam page pairs checked facts — cost, format, passing score — with real test-taker discussions, videos, and write-ups about that exact exam.