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California beauty exam study resources
Start with the Board’s current exam information, then use the outline for your license. The official sources below explain the rules and terms behind practice questions; they do not supply a question bank.
April 2026 written exam outlines
Compare the topic percentages and time limit for your license before you plan practice.
Open official source ↗PSI candidate bulletin
Read the April 2026 bulletin for detailed exam objectives, test-day instructions, and reference books. This PDF is in English.
Open official source ↗Health and safety course
Choose the Board’s textbook or student booklet in English, Spanish, or Vietnamese. The downloads are large PDFs.
Open official source ↗Article 12 health and safety rules
Read the exact California requirements for tools, disinfection, supplies, and client safety.
Open official source ↗Nail salon worker safety
OSHA explains chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards. This is worker-safety guidance, not California exam rules.
Open official source ↗Hair dye safety
FDA explains label directions, patch tests, and reactions to hair dye. Check product instructions for a specific service.
Open official source ↗Eye cosmetic safety
FDA explains contamination and injury risks around the eye. Use the California rules for licensed-service requirements.
Open official source ↗Spanish and Vietnamese terminology
PSI’s Board-linked terminology guides help you compare exam words across languages. They are reference lists, not official practice questions.
Español ↗Tiếng Việt ↗Free technique textbooks
BCcampus publishes these English-language Canadian training books under CC BY 4.0. They can help with technique, but California rules and your product directions still control local services.
Barbering Techniques for Hairstylists
Client consultation, facial hair design, and straight-razor shaving. By Arden Magtiza and Gary Franceschini (2021).
Read free textbook ↗Hair Colour for Hairstylists: Level 2
Hair and scalp assessment, colour chemistry, application, and correction. By Arden Magtiza (2021).
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