CA · Last reviewed 2026-08-27
Requirements can change. Confirm the current candidate bulletin and licensing-board instructions before scheduling or purchasing supplies.
Written: foundation preview
Practical: unavailable
California requires the written examination only. The board lists 100 scored questions plus 10 pretest questions for cosmetologists.
California no longer requires a practical examination for cosmetologist licensure.
State-selected sample
This sample is general cosmetology preparation. It is not represented as a recalled or official California exam question.
AWrap it
BClean off visible debris
CStore it overnight
DApply oil
Reference: CDC Standard Precautions and NIC Infection Control outline ↗Official sources
Research compilation: Echo Craft, LLC editorial team. Professional subject-matter review is still pending and is disclosed as a launch gap.
Known gaps
! The board page does not publish a numeric passing score.
! California is recorded as requiring a written examination, but Beauty Exam Studio does not yet have a state-specific written content pack. The launch experience provides general foundation practice only; users must confirm current content, timing, scoring, and procedures with the official board or testing provider.
! California's practical requirements are listed from reviewed public sources, but Beauty Exam Studio does not yet have a state-specific practical task pack for this jurisdiction. The New York sequence and timers are never substituted for another state.
Beauty Exam Studio is an independent educational product. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by California, its licensing board, or its examination providers. Practice results do not guarantee licensure or exam performance.