Interested in Getting Licensed?
The first step of every beauty and wellness professional’s journey is getting licensed. Learn what each exam requires and how to study with these resources.
Expert Career Advice ➜ Getting Licensed
Interested in enrolling in beauty school, but don't know where to start? You've come to the right place, we have just the information for you!
What Does it Mean to be Beauty Professional?
Why Should You Choose Beauty School Anyway?
How to Succeed in Beauty School
Have you reached that point where everything inside of you is telling you to enroll in beauty school? It's time to make it real. Let us show you how.
All Your Beauty School Questions, Answered
You've got questions. We've got answers. As the leader in beauty school education since 1927, we know a thing or two about cosmetology school, licensing, and what to expect once you embark on your career. This article will provide succinct answers to the most common beauty school questions.
There are many requirements for your state boards, and various ways that you can prep for them. Our guides have all the information you need to ensure you pass your state boards and achieve your dreams.
*But remember, every state has different requirements, so be sure to check with your state as well!
The State Board Practical Exam
Almost every state requires some type of practical exam upon completion of your beauty and wellness program. This guide will answer all of your questions about licensing in the beauty industry.
The State Board Theory Exam
The state theory exam, also known as the written exam, is a test used to validate your knowledge of your field in the beauty and wellness industry: cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, massage therapy, and nail technology. This guide will answer all of your beauty school testing and state board exam questions.
State Board Exam Study Strategies
After beauty and wellness school, just one thing stands in your way of becoming a practicing beauty pro: your state board licensing exams. Here are some of our proven study strategies when preparing for your state board exams.