Study Guides
Comprehensive preparation resources for every certification track covered by Cosmo Exam.
California Cosmetologist Written Exam Study Guide
See the California cosmetologist written exam format, official topic weights, and preparation priorities, grounded in current Board sources.
California Barber Written Exam: Study Guide and Format
Learn the format, topic weights, and California rules behind the Barber written exam, plus a worked infection-control case and a focused study checklist.
California Esthetician Written Exam Study Guide
Study plan for the California esthetician written exam: exam format, content weights, infection control rules, scope of practice, and a practice case.
California Manicurist Written Exam: Format and Study Guide
Prepare for the California manicurist written exam: 60 scored questions in 90 minutes, the four tested areas with weights, and a focused study plan.
California Electrologist Written Exam: A Study Guide
Study the California electrologist written exam: question counts, weighted topics, sterilization rules and an original practice case.
California Hairstylist Written Exam: Study Guide
Study guide for the California hairstylist written exam: format facts, the four tested content areas, and a complete disinfection practice case.
Texas Cosmetology Operator Written Exam: Study Guide
Study guide for the Texas Cosmetology Operator written exam: format, content weights, fees, eligibility, and the infection control rules to review.
Texas TDLR Class A Barber Written Exam: Study Guide
Learn what the Texas Class A Barber written exam covers, its 85-question format, passing score, fees, and how to prepare for each tested area.
Texas TDLR Esthetician Written Exam Study Guide
Learn the format, scored topics, passing score, fees, and Texas safety rules tested on the TDLR esthetician written exam.
Texas TDLR Manicurist Written Exam: What to Expect
Prepare for the Texas TDLR manicurist written exam with the official 2026 testing areas, weights, infection control rules, and exam-day logistics.
Texas Manicure-Esthetician Written Exam Study Guide
Prepare for the Texas TDLR Manicure-Esthetician written exam: official content areas, question counts, passing score, PSI booking steps, and study priorities.
New York State Cosmetology Written Exam Study Guide
Learn what the New York State cosmetology written exam covers, how scheduling and fees work, and how to prepare with official sources.
New York State Esthetics Written Exam Study Guide
A study guide for the New York State esthetics written exam covering format, fees, eligibility routes, curriculum topics, and infection control rules.
New York State Nail Specialty Written Exam Study Guide
Learn what the New York State Nail Specialty written exam covers, how it is scored, how to qualify, exam-day rules and how to prepare.
New York Natural Hair Styling Written Exam Study Guide
Learn what the New York State Natural Hair Styling written exam covers, how to qualify, exam logistics, and how to study each curriculum area.
New York State Waxing Written Exam Study Guide
Learn what the New York State waxing written exam covers, how licensing routes work, exam-day rules, and the safety topics to study first.
NIC Cosmetology Exams: What to Study and What to Expect
Prepare for the NIC Cosmetology theory and practical exams with the current content outline, official sample questions, and practical station rules.
NIC Barber Exams: Theory and Practical Study Guide
Study guide for NIC barber exams: theory domains and weights, the No Chemical practical sections, sample questions, and exam-day rules.
NIC Barber Styling Exam: Theory and Practical Study Guide
What to expect on the NIC Barber Styling theory and practical exams: domains, core sections, supply rules, and study priorities.
NIC Nail Technology Exams: What to Expect and How to Study
Study guide for the NIC National Nail Technology theory and practical exams: current content outlines, exam formats, practical sections, and preparation steps.
NIC Hair Design Theory and Practical Exam Study Guide
Prepare for both NIC Hair Design exams: theory domains, practical timing, key exam rules, and an original practice case for your study plan.
NIC Electrology Exams: Theory and Practical Study Guide
Prepare for the NIC electrology exams with verified formats, theory domains, practical section rules, and a focused study plan.
NIC National Instructor Theory and Practical Exam Guide
NIC National Instructor theory and practical exam study guide: content domains, practical sections, timing rules, and a grounded study plan.