Cosmetology Practice Test

If you need help studying for the National Cosmetology exam or just want some more information about what the test is like, you’ve come to the right place.

Click below to take a free Cosmetology practice test!

What’s on the Exam?

Questions: 110
Time limit: 1.5 hours

 
First, let’s talk about the questions on the exam. There are 110 multiple-choice questions total, but only 100 of the questions will count toward your score. Why is that?

Unscored Questions
The 10 unscored questions on the exam are called “pretest” questions. These are added to the exam to determine if they’re good enough questions to add to future versions of the test.

The trick is that you won’t have any way of knowing which questions are scored and which ones are pretest. They will appear just like the scored questions throughout the test.

Let’s take a closer look at the different sections of the exam.


1. Scientific Concepts
35% of the exam

  • Infection control and safety practices
  • Human anatomy and physiology
  • Basic chemistry related to cosmetology

2. Hair Care and Services
45% of the exam

  • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation
  • Tools used in hair care services
  • Hair care principles and procedures
  • Hair design principles and procedures
  • Chemical services principles and procedures

3. Skin Care and Services
10% of the exam

  • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation
  • Tools used for skin care services
  • Skin care principles and procedures

4. Nail Care and Services
10% of the exam

  • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation
  • Tools used for nail care services
  • Nail care service principles and procedures

How to Register

To register, you’ll need to contact your state’s licensing board. They’ll ensure you meet any qualification requirements and will get you set up with a testing appointment.

Cosmetology Study Guide and Flashcards

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Study Guide

Exam Scores

Each state has its own set of scoring requirements, so the passing score varies from state to state. Generally, it’s a good idea to aim for a score of at least 70%.

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