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Cosmetology state board practice test

Your cosmetology written exam is your own state's paper, with its own length, its own clock and its own topic weights. The free test is right here, and the questions are ours.

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Also called Cosmetologist, Class CA Hairdressing & Manicuring and Class CH Hairdresser, Cosmetologist-Hair Stylist, Registered Cosmetologist, Master Cosmetologist, Cosmetology Operator, and Cosmetologist/Barber, depending on the state.

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Twenty questions drawn by your state's own published topic weights, timed at the real paper's pace. A score and a breakdown by topic at the end, so you know where to start. Free, with a free account.

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Each page gives that state's question count, minutes, passing score, fee, exam languages and published topic weights.

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