How many questions is the Esthetics written exam in Massachusetts?

85 questions, 75 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.

What do I need to pass?

70 percent, or 53 of 75 scored questions

Which languages can I take it in?

English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese. You pick the language when you book.

What does it cost to take the exam?

In Massachusetts, the exam costs $155.

Is there a hands-on exam too?

No. For this license, Massachusetts has only the written exam.

Written exam

Massachusetts Esthetician State Board Practice Test

PSI National Esthetician Theory Test, given by PSI

The Massachusetts Esthetics written exam has 85 questions (75 scored), gives you 90 minutes, needs 53 of 75 scored questions to pass, and costs $155. PSI gives it.

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Massachusetts Esthetician practice questions

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What physical feature of synthetic-fiber artificial eyelashes prevents them from losing shape in humid weather?
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How long can an extensive series of electrolysis sessions take to finish?
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Which factors most strongly influence inherited facial oil levels?
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Which combination creates green?
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What is the medical name for the fungal infection known as barber's itch?
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The paper at a glance

Testing vendor: PSI
Questions: 85
Scored questions: 75
Minutes: 90
To pass: 70 percent, or 53 of 75 scored questions
Fee: $155
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese
Hands-on exam: No hands-on exam

What the paper weighs

The share of the paper each topic carries, as this state publishes it.

Topic	Share of the paper	Questions
I. Safety and Infection Control	40%	30
II. Client Consultation and Skin Analysis	19%	14
III. Skin Care	17%	13
VI. Hair Removal	15%	11
V. Eyelash and Eyebrow	6%	5
IV. Makeup	3%	2

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How many questions is the Esthetics written exam in Massachusetts?: 85 questions, 75 of them scored. You get 90 minutes.
What do I need to pass?: 70 percent, or 53 of 75 scored questions
Which languages can I take it in?: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese. You pick the language when you book.
What does it cost to take the exam?: In Massachusetts, the exam costs $155.
Is there a hands-on exam too?: No. For this license, Massachusetts has only the written exam.