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California beauty exam guides.
Four focused study apps are in development for cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, and barbering. We build practice around the California Board’s current written exam outlines, with explanations and English, Spanish, and Vietnamese study views.
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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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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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