California Cosmetologist License & PSI Theory Exam Preparation Application Exam Information
April 2026 PSI topics

Study the largest safety and consultation topics first.

Use ten focused modules, category practice, missed-question review, and a normalized 100-scored-question simulation based on the Board's published 2026 emphasis figures.

30% published emphasisSafety & Infection Control

Disinfection, blood exposure, prohibited tools and products, SDS, client protection, and establishment health rules.

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19% published emphasisClient Consultation & Hair/Skin Analysis

Client history, contraindications, scalp and hair analysis, elasticity, porosity, texture, and service planning.

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2% published emphasisHairstyling

Thermal styling, wet styling, braiding, blow-drying, roller placement, and tool safety.

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3% published emphasisHaircutting

Elevation, projection, guidelines, angles, texturizing, razor and clipper safety, and design decisions.

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10% published emphasisHaircoloring

Color theory, levels and tones, developer, strand and predisposition tests, lightening, corrective color, and safety.

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12% published emphasisChemical Texture Services

Permanent waving, relaxers, compatibility, strand tests, wrapping, neutralization, and chemical safety.

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4% published emphasisSkin Care

Facials, skin analysis, massage limits, products, contraindications, and noninvasive services.

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22% published emphasisEyelash & Eyebrow

Lash and brow services, tinting and perming, extensions, adhesive safety, eye protection, and contraindications.

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8% published emphasisHair Removal

Waxing, sugaring, tweezing, depilatories, skin preparation, temperature, direction, and contraindications.

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8% published emphasisNail Care

Natural nails, manicuring, pedicuring, implements, infection control, disorders, and product safety.

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