GEORGIA COSMETOLOGY TEST TAKER GUIDE - Scheduling and practical/topic order

Sep 20, 2026

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GEORGIA COSMETOLOGY TEST TAKER GUIDE provides candidates with details on PSI National Tests and the application process for taking a Cosmetology test in Georgia under the Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. The guide explains test eligibility and requirements, including how eligibility notices are issued after educator approval, validity rules for courses completed after July 1, 2018, retake conditions, and PSI approval timelines and contact information. It also outlines practical testing topic areas and related procedures.

LanguageEnglish

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Pages29

Reading Time1 h 13 min

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PSI National Testing – General Information

Test Eligibility

Application to Test

Georgia Test Fees

Scheduling a Test

Online Registration

PSI National Cosmetology Practical Test

Cosmetology Practical Test Rating Criteria

| | | --- | | | | GEORGIA
COSMETOLOGY
TEST TAKER GUIDE
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[HTTPS](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[://](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[TEST](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[-](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[TAKERS](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[.](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[PSIEXAMS](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[.](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[COM](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[/](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[GACOS](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS) © 2019 PSI SERVICES LLC | Contents PSI NATIONAL TESTING – GENERAL INFORMATION TEST ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION TO TEST GEORGIA TEST FEES SCHEDULING A TEST ONLINE REGISTRATION LOGON TO A CURRENT PSI ACCOUNT OR REGISTER FOR A NEW ACCOUNT RETURNING TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT DELETING A DUPLICATE ACCOUNT REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE CANCELING OR RE-SCHEDULING LATE CANCELATION OR MISSED TEST NAME CHANGE INSTRUCTIONS TEST PAYMENT AND SCHEDULING TEST TAKER ACCOMMODATIONS PSI TEST CENTER EXPERIENCE PSI GEORGIA TESTING LOCATIONS EMERGENCY TEST SITE CLOSURE REPORTING TOA TESTING SITE REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION FOR ENTRY TO THE TEST GENERAL SECURITY RULES AND PROCEDURES PSI NATIONAL PRACTICAL TEST-IMPORTANT GUIDELINES WORKPLACE INFECTION CONTROL PRECAUTIONS WORKPLACE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS KITS/SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT PSI NATIONAL COSMETOLOGY PRACTICAL TEST TOPIC ORDER PSI NATIONAL COSMETOLOGY PRACTICAL TEST RATING CRITERIA PSI NATIONAL COSMETOLOGY PRACTICAL TEST TOPIC AREA: 1 WORKSTATION PREPARATION ♦ 10 minutes TOPIC AREA: 2 BASIC MANICURE ♦ 20 minutes TOPIC AREA: 3 NAIL ENHANCEMENT USING A FORM ♦ 30 minutes TOPIC AREA: 4 BASIC FACIAL ♦ 20 minutes TOPIC AREA: 5 EYEBROW WAXING & TWEEZING ♦ 20 minutes TOPIC AREA: 6 HAIRCUTTING ♦ 20 minutes 2 2 2 4 4 4 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 10 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 13 14 15 16 17 [HTTPS](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[://](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[TEST](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[-](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[TAKERS](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[.](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[PSIEXAMS](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[.](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[COM](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[/](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS)[GACOS](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/GACOS) COSMETOLOGY v1.1 EFF 8/1/2025 TOPIC AREA: 7 CHEMICAL WAVE ♦ 45 minutes TOPIC AREA: 8 SODIUM HYDROXIDE RELAXER (STRAIGHTENER) APPLICATION ♦ 20 minutes TOPIC AREA: 9 COLOR LIFT ♦ 20 minutes TOPIC AREA: 10 PERMANENT HAIR COLOR DEPOSIT ♦ 20 minutes TOPIC AREA: 11 WORKSTATION PREPARATION FOR NEXT CLIENT ♦ 10 minutes COSMETOLOGY PRACTICAL SCORE REPORTING THEORY TESTING EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION SCREEN TUTORIAL TEST QUESTION SCREEN EXPERIMENTAL QUESTIONS COSMETOLOGY THEORY TEST COSMETOLOGY THEORY CONTENT OUTLINE COSMETOLOGY TEST REFERENCE MATERIALS PSI SCORE REPORTING INFORMATION EXAMINATION REVIEW OBTAINING A DUPLICATE SCORE REPORT COSMETOLOGY TEST ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM 17 18 19 20 21 21 21 21 21 21 22 22 23 27 28 28 28 28 PSI NATIONAL TESTING – GENERAL INFORMATION This Test Taker Guide (GTT) provides test takers with information about the PSI National Tests and application process for taking a Cosmetology or Barber test with the Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. The Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (referred to as the Board) has contracted with PSI Services LLC (PSI) to conduct the PSI National Barber/Cosmetology Testing Program. PSI works closely with the Board to make certain that these examinations meet the State’s as well as nationally

FAQs

What does the guide explain about PSI National Tests?

It provides information about the PSI National Tests and the application process for taking a Cosmetology test in Georgia, including how the testing program is run with the Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.

How long is eligibility valid for courses completed after July 1, 2018?

Eligibility is valid for 4 years from the date of course completion. If a test taker fails, they may retake an unlimited number of times during that 4-year period.

What happens if there is no passing score within the 4-year eligibility period?

The test taker must re-apply with the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers if they have not achieved a passing score within the 4-year period.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Margaret