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Cosmetology License Exam Syllabus

State board written and practical exams required to practice as a licensed cosmetologist or hairstylist. The full Cosmetology License Exam syllabus: 8 subjects, 32 chapters, 147 topics and 49 sub-topics, with 491 flashcards written against it.

8Subjects
32Chapters
147Topics
49Sub-topics
491Flashcards

Cosmetology License Exam subjects

Cosmetology License Exam has 8 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Infection Control, Safety, and State Regulations

4 chapters · 20 topics · 13 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Principles of Infection Control · 5 topics
  2. Standard Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens · 5 topics
  3. Salon Safety and Hazardous Materials · 5 topics
  4. Laws, Rules, and Professional Conduct · 5 topics

Hair Care: Shampooing, Cutting, and Styling

5 chapters · 23 topics · 20 sub-topics · 62 flashcards

  1. Properties of the Hair and Scalp · 4 topics
  2. Shampooing, Rinsing, and Scalp Care · 5 topics
  3. Haircutting Fundamentals · 4 topics
  4. Hairstyling and Wet Sets · 6 topics
  5. Wigs, Hair Additions, and Extensions · 4 topics

Chemical Texture Services

4 chapters · 17 topics · 5 sub-topics · 60 flashcards

  1. Chemistry of Texture Services · 4 topics
  2. Permanent Waving · 4 topics
  3. Chemical Hair Relaxing · 5 topics
  4. Analysis, Safety, and Troubleshooting · 4 topics

Haircoloring and Lightening

5 chapters · 22 topics · 6 sub-topics · 62 flashcards

  1. Color Theory and Hair Pigment · 3 topics
  2. Categories of Haircolor · 5 topics
  3. Lighteners and Developers · 5 topics
  4. Color Application Procedures · 5 topics
  5. Color Consultation and Safety · 4 topics

Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences

4 chapters · 19 topics · 3 sub-topics · 79 flashcards

  1. Cells, Tissues, and Body Systems · 5 topics
  2. Structure and Growth of the Skin · 4 topics
  3. Basics of Chemistry · 5 topics
  4. Basics of Electricity · 5 topics

Skin Care, Facials, and Hair Removal

4 chapters · 20 topics · 64 flashcards

  1. Skin Analysis and Disorders · 5 topics
  2. Facial Treatments · 5 topics
  3. Facial Makeup · 5 topics
  4. Hair Removal · 5 topics

Nail Care and Nail Disorders

3 chapters · 14 topics · 2 sub-topics · 63 flashcards

  1. Nail Structure and Conditions · 4 topics
  2. Manicuring and Pedicuring · 5 topics
  3. Advanced Nail Enhancements · 5 topics

Career, Communication, and Salon Business

3 chapters · 12 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Communicating for Success · 4 topics
  2. Professional Image and Ethics · 3 topics
  3. The Salon Business and Career Planning · 5 topics

Cosmetology License Exam flashcards

491 question-and-answer cards across 8 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

Cosmetology License Exam syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the Cosmetology License Exam syllabus?

Cosmetology License Exam covers 8 subjects: Infection Control, Safety, and State Regulations, Hair Care: Shampooing, Cutting, and Styling, Chemical Texture Services, Haircoloring and Lightening, Anatomy, Physiology, and the Sciences, Skin Care, Facials, and Hair Removal, Nail Care and Nail Disorders and Career, Communication, and Salon Business.

How many chapters and topics are in the Cosmetology License Exam syllabus?

32 chapters and 147 topics, broken down further into 49 sub-topics, across 8 subjects. Hair Care: Shampooing, Cutting, and Styling is the largest subject, with 23 topics in 5 chapters.

Are there Cosmetology License Exam flashcards?

Yes — 491 question-and-answer flashcards in 8 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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