What happens if you fail the esthetician exam, and how to retake it

What happens after a failed attempt?

If you fail California’s esthetician state board exam, submit a new re-examination application and pay $75. California calls this license Esthetician.

California’s failure notice gives your score and a breakdown by subject. It also tells you how many correct answers were needed to pass.

California does not limit how many attempts you can make.

How do Texas retakes work?

Texas exam eligibility lasts 5 years. During that period, attempts are unlimited, with a separate fee for each attempt.

For Texas esthetician exams, the written fee is $55. The practical fee is $76.

After a failed Texas written attempt, your emailed report identifies strengths and weaknesses.

In Texas, passing the written exam comes before taking the practical.

What about Georgia?

Georgia calls this license Esthetician. Its state board written exam costs $45; the practical costs $64.

Georgia allows unlimited retakes during its 4-year eligibility period.

Georgia sends score reports by email within 48 hours.

What about Michigan?

After failing in Michigan, you receive an overall score and scores by topic.

Michigan retake candidates can schedule online or call PSI if their application information is unchanged.

How should you use the breakdown?

Use your weakest topic to choose your next practice questions. For safety questions, explain the cleaning, disinfection, or contamination step behind your answer.

Common questions

How much does it cost to retake the esthetician exam in Texas?

For Texas esthetician exams, the written fee is $55. The practical fee is $76.

How many times can I retake the esthetician exam in Georgia?

Georgia allows unlimited retakes during its 4-year eligibility period.

What does an esthetician exam failure notice show in California?

California’s failure notice gives your score and a breakdown by subject. It also tells you how many correct answers were needed to pass.