California Cosmetologist License & PSI Theory Exam Preparation Application Exam Information
CA California Cosmetology GuideTraining · Application · PSI exam · License
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The complete California cosmetologist license workflow.

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01Approved education1,000-hour school route 02Application and fee$125 plus training proof 03PSI schedulingAfter Board approval 04Theory examination120 minutes; exact legal-name match 05License issuanceVerify active status 06Work legallyScope, display, establishment and worker rules

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