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California beauty exam guides.
Try 25 free practice questions for each California beauty license. Our four dedicated study apps have more than 1,000 original questions per license, organized around the Board’s written exam outlines, with explanations in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
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CA · 2026PSI
Published written exam formatCosmetology
100scored questions
120minutes
Safety and infection control · 30%
Beauty Exam Ready 01 / 04
CA / PSI
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The California Board publishes a different outline and time limit for each license. Choose your exam to see the published format and the topics it covers.
01 / 04
Cosmetology
100 scored questions · 120 minutes
10 topics in the board outlineRead guide ↗
02 / 04Esthetician
75 scored questions · 90 minutes
6 topics in the board outlineRead guide ↗
03 / 04Nail Technician
60 scored questions · 90 minutes
4 topics in the board outlineRead guide ↗
04 / 04Barber
85 scored questions · 120 minutes
8 topics in the board outlineRead guide ↗
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