MARYLAND COSMETOLOGY TEST TAKER GUIDE - Effective 3/31/2025

Sep 20, 2026

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Maryland Cosmetology Test Taker Guide explains how PSI and the Maryland Board regulate and deliver the cosmetology licensure examinations in Maryland. It outlines eligibility training-hour requirements for theory and practical testing, the need to pass both portions within two years, and where results are reported to the State. The guide also covers online application and resubmission rules effective 3/31/2025, test scheduling, fees, accommodations, identification, security procedures, practical test topic order, and score reporting.

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

Maryland Test Fees

Scheduling a Test

Test Taker Accommodations

PSI Maryland Testing Locations

Reporting to a Testing Site

Required Identification for Entry

PSI National Practical Test - Important Guidelines

Kits/Supplies and Equipment

PSI National Cosmetology Practical Test Topic Order

Cosmetology Practical Score Reporting

Cosmetology Theory Content Outline

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COSMETOLOGY
TEST TAKER GUIDE
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[HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/MDCOS](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/MDCOS) © 2019 PSI SERVICES LLC | Contents PSI NATIONAL TESTING – GENERAL INFORMATION TEST ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION TO TEST MARYLAND TEST FEES OUT OF STATE REQUESTS SCHEDULING A TEST DELETING A DUPLICATE ACCOUNT REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE CANCELING OR RE-SCHEDULING LATE CANCELATION OR MISSED TEST TEST TAKER ACCOMMODATIONS PSI TEST CENTER EXPERIENCE PSI MARYLAND TESTING LOCATIONS EMERGENCY TEST SITE CLOSURE REPORTING TO A 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 [HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/MDCOS](HTTPS://TEST-TAKERS.PSIEXAMS.COM/MDCOS) © 2019 PSI SERVICES LLC 22555666667778889101111 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 COSMETOLOGY v1.0 EFF 2/26/26 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 INDENTIFICATION 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 ACCOMODATION REQUEST FORM 18 19 20 21 22 22 22 21 21 21 22 23 24 25 25 25 25 25 26 PSI NATIONAL TESTING – GENERAL INFORMATION The Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, State Board of Cosmetologists (Board) licenses and regulates individuals who practice the trade of cosmetology in the State of Maryland. The Board has contracted with PSI Services LLC (PSI) to conduct its cosmetology examination program. The Board examination is designed to test a test taker's knowledge, skills and abilities to practice and determine whether a test taker is prepared to assume responsibility for the safety and welfare of the public. PSI provides examinations through a network of examination centers in Maryland. This test taker Information Bulletin provides you with information about the examination process for Cosmetology Licensure in the State of Maryland. For licensing information, please contact: Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists Maryland Department of Labor 100 S. Charles St. , Tower I %DOLWPRUH􀀏􀀃0'􀀃􀀕􀀔􀀕􀀓􀀔 (410).230-6190 [http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cos/](http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cos/) Once you have passed both the theory and

FAQs

What are the training requirements to take the Cosmetologist theory examination in Maryland?

You must complete 1,380 hours of instruction from an approved Cosmetology Program and submit the required online application processing.

Is it necessary to pass both the theory and practical exams, and within what time frame?

Yes. Both portions of the test are required and must be passed successfully within a two-year period for passing scores to remain valid in Maryland.

What registration method is required after the effective date 3/31/2025?

All registration documents must be completed and submitted through the online submission portal. Mail, fax, or email submissions are returned and require resubmission via the online portal.

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