Cosmetology Written Theory
94 practice questions in the four national theory domains, with a focus on safety.
- Questions in this course
- 94
- The mock test
- 10 questions, 7 correct to pass, built to the official blueprint — 4 safety and science; 4 hair care and services; 1 skin care and services; 1 nail care and services.
This course is for cosmetology license applicants who use the national theory outline. The national theory examination has 110 items, with 100 scored items, in 90 minutes. The national bulletin does not publish a passing score. State requirements can differ.
Ask the state licensing board which examination applies and where to book it. This course has a limited bank. Some hair, skin, and nail procedures still need source-backed questions.
Questions
Common questions
Is there an official test, and how is the mock test scored?
Our choice: a 10-question practice test with 7 correct as its practice target. It is shorter than the real examination and is not a predicted passing score. 10 questions, 7 correct to pass, built to the official blueprint — 4 safety and science; 4 hair care and services; 1 skin care and services; 1 nail care and services.
How are the questions checked?
Every question is checked before it goes live, and again each time the site is updated.
Where do I take a food handler or cosmetology exam?
Ask the state licensing board which examination applies and where to book it. This course has a limited bank. Some hair, skin, and nail procedures still need source-backed questions.
Is this course free?
Part of every course is free: a slice of every topic and one short practice test a day. Full access is $10 a month for one course, or $20 a month for every course on the site.