Pass your state's cosmetology law exam the first time.

In Minnesota, Oregon and South Dakota, a cosmetology license candidate passes a separate exam on that state's cosmetology laws and rules, on top of the theory and practical exams. These timed practice exams show whether you'd pass today, and exactly what to study if you wouldn't.

  • Questions drawn at random from your state's cosmetology statutes and rules
  • Pass or fail at 75%, a score for every topic, and a recap of what to study
  • Every answer cites the state statute or rule it comes from
  • Each exam in a 3-pack favors questions you haven't seen yet
Choose your examFrom $9

How it works

  1. Choose your exam

    Each exam has its own page with a free sample question. Practice exams start at $9, paid once through Stripe with no account to create.

  2. Take a timed practice exam

    The questions are drawn at random in the proportions of the real exam's outline, on the same clock.

  3. See what to study

    Pass or fail at the pass mark, your score by topic, and every missed question explained with its source.

Which exam do I take?

Each state writes its own exam on its own cosmetology law, so pick the state you're getting licensed in. These practice tests cover only the state law exam, not the theory or practical exams.

Minnesota candidates take the State exam, on Minnesota Statutes chapter 155A and Minnesota Rules chapter 2105, alongside the general theory and written practical exams. Minnesota Cosmetology State Exam Requirements

Oregon candidates for a barbering, hair design, esthetics, nail technology or natural hair care certificate take the Laws and Rules exam, on ORS chapters 690 and 676 and OAR chapters 817 and 331. Oregon Cosmetology Laws and Rules Exam Requirements

South Dakota cosmetologist, nail technician and esthetician candidates, including reciprocity applicants, take the State Laws and Rules exam, on SDCL chapter 36-15 and ARSD article 20:42. South Dakota Cosmetology Laws and Rules Exam Requirements

An independent study aid, not affiliated with the Minnesota Board of Cosmetology, the Oregon Board of Cosmetology, the Oregon Health Licensing Office, the South Dakota Cosmetology Commission, the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, PSI, the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, or any state licensing board.