加州美容师执照考试注册指南

如何注册加州美容与理发委员会（BBC）的笔试考试。

快速答案

参加加州美容师考试：完成所需培训学时（美容师 1,000；理发师 1,500；皮肤护理师 600；美甲师 400），向美容与理发委员会（BBC）提交申请，通过 Live Scan 指纹采集，然后通过 PSI 预约笔试。自 2022 年起仅有笔试。执照每 2 年续期一次，加州无需继续教育。

考试事实

FormatMultiple choice, computer-based at PSI (written only since 2022)
Cosmetologist100 questions
Barber100 questions
Esthetician60 questions
Manicurist40 questions
Minimum age / education17 years old / 10th grade
License renewalEvery 2 years — no continuing education required in California
Languages offeredEnglish, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean

分步流程

1

满足资格要求

年满 17 岁，已完成 10 年级学业，并具有美国合法工作授权。

17+ years old · 10th grade completed
2

完成培训学时

美容师需要 1,000 学时或 3,200 学徒小时。理发师 1,500 / 3,200。皮肤护理师 600 学时。美甲师 400 学时。

Approved schools at barbercosmo.ca.gov · Apprenticeship also accepted
3

向 BBC 提交申请

在 barbercosmo.ca.gov 在线申请。提交学校完成证明，完成 Live Scan 指纹采集，支付申请和考试费用。

barbercosmo.ca.gov · Live Scan fingerprinting required
4

预约并参加笔试

仅计算机笔试——自 2022 年起取消实操考试。在 PSI 考试中心进行。立即显示成绩。

Computer-based at PSI · Written only (no practical since 2022)
5

领取执照

批准后邮寄执照。通过 breeze.ca.gov 管理并每 2 年续期。加州无需继续教育。

License managed via breeze.ca.gov · Renew every 2 years

主要联系方式

BBC general questions(800) 952-5210
BBC websitebarbercosmo.ca.gov
License lookup / renewal (BreEZe)breeze.ca.gov
Approved schools listbarbercosmo.ca.gov/schools

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register for the California cosmetology exam?+

Complete the required training hours, apply to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology at barbercosmo.ca.gov, pass Live Scan fingerprinting, then schedule a written exam via PSI.

How many training hours do I need for a California cosmetology license?+

Cosmetologist needs 1,000 school hours or 3,200 apprenticeship hours. Barber 1,500 or 3,200. Esthetician 600. Manicurist 400.

Is there a practical exam for cosmetology in California?+

No. California eliminated the practical exam in 2022. The exam is now written-only, multiple choice, administered at PSI testing centers.

What languages is the California cosmetology exam offered in?+

English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.

How often do I renew my California cosmetology license?+

Every 2 years through the BreEZe system at breeze.ca.gov. California does not require continuing education.

What is the minimum age for a California cosmetology license?+

17 years old, with at least a 10th-grade education completed.

Last updated: June 2026

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