California Cosmetologist License & PSI Theory Exam Preparation Application Exam Information
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California cosmetology rule and examination verification.

Dynamic forms, school lists, PSI scheduling, and licensing information remain linked to live agency pages.

Pre-domain production build

Verified age and education qualifications, 1,000-hour school route, 3,200-hour apprenticeship OJT structure, $125 application and initial-license fee, theory-only licensing, 120-minute exam, February 2026 exact-name rule, April 2026 PSI content update and 70% passing percentage, exam languages, retake policy, reciprocity fee, and outside-training process.

Forms and PSI scheduling

Application revisions, test appointments, approved schools, and regulatory requirements can change and are linked to live Board and PSI pages.