NY · Last reviewed 2026-08-27

New York cosmetology exam preparation

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Written: Foundation preview

Practical: Reviewed beta package

Reviewed beta packages are state-specific practice. Foundation previews are general preparation only; not currently offered tracks are not available. Practice results never predict or guarantee passing.

WRITTEN EXAM

required

New York requires a multiple-choice written examination. Results are reported as pass or fail rather than as a numeric score.

Provider: New York Department of State
Questions: 100
Time: 150 minutes
Passing score: Not publicly confirmed
Delivery: computer based

PRACTICAL EXAM

required

New York requires a state-administered practical examination in addition to the written exam.

Provider: New York Department of State
Total time: 180 minutes
Passing score: Not publicly confirmed
Delivery: state site

Practical procedure preview

Published sections for New York

Bring a new unprocessed human-hair mannequin with at least eight inches at the nape and all required supplies. Supplies may not be shared. Follow the current task list for clothing, sanitizer, and labeling rules.

01Work area and client preparation10 minutes

02Haircutting techniques50 minutes

03Blow-dry styling15 minutes

04Thermal curling15 minutes

05Roller placement10 minutes

06Permanent waving10 minutes

07Pin curl and C-shaping10 minutes

08Finger waving10 minutes

09Foiling simulation15 minutes

10Haircolor retouch10 minutes

11Chemical restructuring25 minutes

12Work area cleanup5 minutes

Sample question

Original foundation question

This sample is general cosmetology preparation. It is not represented as a recalled or official New York exam question.

ON THE JOB

Client service records are useful for tracking:

AFormulas, allergies and service history

BCompetitor prices only

CEmployee gossip

DUnrelated purchases

Reference: OSHA Ergonomics guidance — career enrichment ↗

Official sources

What this profile is based on.

Research compilation: Echo Craft, LLC editorial team. Professional subject-matter review is still pending and is disclosed as a launch gap.

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Known gaps

What we have not confirmed or completed.

! New York does not publish a numeric passing threshold to candidates.

! A numeric practical passing threshold is not published to candidates.

! New York 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.

Beauty Exam Studio is an independent educational product. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by New York, its licensing board, or its examination providers. Practice results do not guarantee licensure or exam performance.