Summary COSMETOLOGY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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Course
Cosmetology
Institution
Cosmetology
REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION
Candidates need to provide two (2) forms of identification.
Candidates must register for the exam with their LEGAL first and last name as it appears on their government issued identification. All required identification below must match the first and last name und...
COSMETOLOGY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
INFORMATION
TELEPHONE REGISTRATION
EXAMINATIONS BY PSI SERVICES LLC
PSI registrars are available at (833) 333-4751, Monday through
Friday between 6:30 am and 9:00 pm, and Saturday/Sunday,
The Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is responsible between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Central Time, to schedule your
for licensing and regulating the profession of cosmetology in the appointment for the examination.
State of Alabama. The Board has contracted with PSI Services,
LLC (PSI) to deliver its examinations. CANCELING AN EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT
Candidates MUST pass the written examination before applying
You may cancel and reschedule an examination appointment
for the practical examination. You have one attempt to test per
without forfeiting your fee if your cancellation notice is
eligibility. If you fail you must reapply with the Board.
received 2 days before the scheduled examination date. You
may call PSI at (833) 333-4751 or use the PSI Website.
SCHEDULING PROCEDURES Note: A voice mail message is not an acceptable form of
cancellation. Please use the PSI Website or call PSI and
speak to a Customer Service Representative.
Once approved by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and
Barbering, you are responsible for contacting PSI to schedule an
appointment to take the examination. PSI will make every MISSED APPOINTMENT OR LATE CANCELLATION
effort to schedule the examination site and time that is most
convenient for you.
Your registration will be invalid, you will not be able to take the
examination as scheduled, and you will forfeit your examination
All questions and requests for information about the fee, if you:
examination should be directed to: Do not cancel your appointment 2 days before the schedule
examination date;
PSI Services LLC Do not appear for your examination appointment;
Arrive after examination start time;
3210 E Tropicana
Do not present proper identification when you arrive for the
Las Vegas, NV 89121 examination.
(833) 333-4751 • Fax (702) 932-2666
www.psiexams.com
EXAMINATION SITE CLOSING FOR AN EMERGENCY
INTERNET REGISTRATION
In the event that severe weather or another emergency forces
For the fastest and most convenient test scheduling process, PSI the closure of an examination site on a scheduled examination
recommends that candidates register for their exams using the date, your examination will be rescheduled. PSI personnel will
Internet. Candidates register online by accessing PSI’s attempt to contact you in this situation. However, you may
registration website at www.psiexams.com. Internet check the status of your examination schedule by calling (833)
registration is available 24 hours a day. In order to register by 333-4751. Every effort will be made to reschedule your
Internet, complete the steps below: examination at a convenient time as soon as possible.
1. Log onto PSI’s website, select the link associated with the
Alabama examinations. Complete the associated
registration form online and submit your information to
PSI via the Internet.
2. Upon completion of the online registration form, you will
be given the available exam dates and locations for
scheduling your examination. Select your desired testing
date and location.
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, PRIMARY IDENTIFICATION – Choose One
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION CENTER State issued driver’s license
LOCATIONS State issued identification card US Government
Issued Passport
US Government Issued Military Identification Card
The licensing examinations are administered at the following
PSI examination centers.
US Government Issues Alien Registration Card
SECONDARY IDENTIFICATION – Choose One
Birmingham
Hampton Inn Birmingham Credit Card (must be signed)
I-65/Lakeshore Dr Social Security Card
30 State Farm Parkway US issued Birth Certificate with Raised Seal
Birmingham, AL 35209
*NOTE: Student ID and employment ID are NOT acceptable
Huntsville forms of identification.
Hilton Garden Inn
Huntsville/Space Center Candidates must register with the full legal name as it appears
4801 Governors House Drive on their government issued identification. The name on the
Huntsville, AL 35805 identification must be the same as the name used to register
for the examination. If the candidate fails to bring proper
Mobile identification or the candidate names do not match, the
candidates will not be allowed to test and their examination
Wingate by Wyndham
fee will not be refunded.
516 Springhill Plaza CT
Mobile, AL 36609
SECURITY PROCEDURES
Montgomery
Homewood Suites The following security procedures will apply during the
7800 Eastchase Pky examination:
Montgomery, AL 36117 NO conversing or any other form of communication among
candidates is permitted once you enter the examination
area.
Cell phones, pagers, and children are not allowed in the
REPORTING TO THE EXAMINATION examination center. NO personal items are to enter the
CENTER testing center. PSI will not be responsible for any personal
items and suggests that you leave them locked in the trunk
On the day of the examination, you should arrive at least of your car.
30 minutes before your appointment. This extra time is No smoking, eating, or drinking will be allowed at the
for identification and familiarizing yourself with the examination site.
examination process. If you arrive late, you may not be
You may not exit the building during the examination.
admitted to the examination center and you will forfeit
your registration fee. Copying or communicating examination content is a
violation of PSI security policy and the State Law. Either
one may result in the disqualification of examination
REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION results and may lead to legal action.
EXAMINATION REVIEW
Candidates need to provide two (2) forms of identification.
Candidates must register for the exam with their LEGAL The Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is utilizing
first and last name as it appears on their government the NIC examinations. The NIC conducts ongoing analysis and
issued identification. All required identification below review of their examinations to ensure the examinations
must match the first and last name under which the accurately measure minimal competency in the required
candidate is registered. Candidates are required to bring knowledge area. For questions or concerns please email
two (2) forms of valid (non-expired) signature bearing cosmetology@psionline.com or barber@psionline.com for
identification to the test site. assistance.
, SCORE REPORTING
Your score will be processed and mailed to the address on file
within two weeks after completion of the examination.
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NATIONAL COSMETOLOGY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION CONTENT OUTLINE AND REFERENCE MATERIAL
COSMETOLOGY EXAMINATIONS
The National Cosmetology examination is the national licensure examination for Cosmetology, which is developed and
administered by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC). For more information on the
examination content outlines and references go to www.nictesting.org.
The National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) offers many different exams that are legally
defensible. Because of this, the Alabama State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is unable to provide a state-specific
Candidate Information Bulletin. Therefore, some information included is not required by Alabama.
Alabama Practical Examination Guidelines for Cosmetology
The Alabama State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering requires you to be examined on the following services in the
order in which they are listed below on the practical examination:
Core Domain Services:
1. Work Area and Client Preparation, and Set Up of Supplies (First Client) (15 minutes)
2. Thermal Curling (10 minutes)
3. Haircutting (30 minutes)
4. Work Area and New Client Preparation, and Set Up of Supplies (Second client) (15 minutes)
5. Chemical Waving (20 minutes)
6. Predisposition Test and Strand Test with Simulated Product (10 minutes)
7. Highlighting with Foil and Virgin Application with Colored Simulated Product (15 minutes)
8. Hair Color Retouch with Colored Simulated Product (10 minutes)
9. Virgin Hair Relaxer Application with Colored Simulated Product (Untimed)
10. Blood Exposure Procedure (10 minutes)
Additional Services required
14. +Basic Facial (20 minutes)
18. +Manicure and Polish Application (20 minutes)
…Sections 11,12,13,15,16,17,19 and 20 are not required by Alabama-
Mannequins:
, A mannequin head is required for all hair and facial services. It is the candidate’s responsibility to
come prepared for the examination. Mannequin heads that are pre-marked or pre-sectioned are NOT
allowed for any part of the practical examination. The mannequin’s hair must be brushed straight back prior to reporting
to the examination.
A mannequin hand is required for all nail services. Hands with digital fingers (trainer hands) are NOT permitted during
the examinations. Prior to reporting to the examination, you MUST apply a set of nails to the mannequin hand. The
artificial nails must cover the entire nail bed of each finger. If you are unable to use a mannequin hand, you will not
receive credit for this section. You are no longer able to perform this service on your own hand.
Prohibited Items:
Aerosol products are not permitted at any time during the examination.
Monomer must be low odor/less-odor and factory sealed in its original container with the manufacturer’s label. Polymer
and primer must be in its original container with manufacturer’s label.
Kit Size:
Kit size must be no larger than 30x30. For safety reasons, all kits must fit completely under the table areas.
Dress Code:
You should dress professionally as you would when you are working in a shop. You are not allowed to have your name,
your school name, or a shop name on your professional attire or kit.
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NATIONAL COSMETOLOGY
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN (CIB)
EXAMINATION CONTENT AND IMPORTANT ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please visit your official examination provider website OR www.nictesting.org, for the most current bulletin prior to testing.
National Cosmetology Practical Examination is the licensure examination for
Cosmetologists, which is developed by the
National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC).
This bulletin contains IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding the
NIC National Cosmetology Practical Examination content and administration for Cosmetology
core services and additional sections.
For each NIC National Practical Examination, there are multiple parts to every Candidate Information
Bulletin (CIB) stored as separate documents:
• Important Instructions and Examination Core Domain Content – This contains information and
guidelines related to administration of the Practical examination and information about the scope of
content covered in the core sections of the Practical examination.
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