Cosmetology Certification Exam Details


The Cosmetology Exam examination is organized and conducted by the state board of cosmetology in the respective states under supervision of All State Board of Cosmetology.

Exam Eligibility

  1. You have to complete a minimum of 2 years schooling or apprenticeship.
  2. You have to be a legal adult citizen.
  3. You must present your Admission Notice, provided by PCS, and with a recent 2x2 passport type photo attached along with one form of government issued identification with a photograph and your signature (i. e. driver’s license, resident card or passport) at the practical examination site in order to be admitted into the exam room.
  4. The identification must be current, clearly recognizable or you will not be admitted to test. If your photo does not have a signature, you must bring a second form of signature identification.

Exam Registration


You have to mail or fax the Michigan Cosmetology Examination Registration Form, with appropriate fees, to PSI. PSI contact no.: 1-800-733-9267.

Exam Details


The exam has two phases – theory and practical. The practical phase covers all about cosmetology, including:

  1. Set Up and Client Protection (10 minutes)
  2. Thermal Curling(10 minutes)
  3. Hair Cutting(15 minutes)
  4. Mannequin(20 minutes)
  5. Chemical Waving(20 minutes)
  6. Hair Lightening & Hair Coloring(20 minutes)
  7. Chemical Relaxing(25 minutes)

The practical session will be based on verbal instructions and live demonstration. Examinee has to perform as a professional to pass this part in a particular time limit.

Exam Contents


The theory part will cover things like:

  1. Candidate injury
  2. Wet disinfection standard
  3. Dry storage standard
  4. Hand washing
  5. Nail technology
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