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• NOTE: NO personal items are to enter the testing center. PSI will not be responsible for any personal items and suggests that you leave them in a safe place of your choosing.
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• Practical Test Content now precedes Written Test content in CIB since Practical Test comes first. Written Exam Content added 10/31/18 at the end of the Candidate Information Bulletin.
• Licensure by Examination Online Application
Use the following link to apply for licensure by examination using our new online tool.
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• Licensure by Examination Application Form
Use the following form to apply for licensure by examination.
Licensure by Examination Application Form
• Subject Matter Expert Form
Licensed practictioners interested in being Subject Matter Experts for the Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure should complete the following application.
• Organizations who wish to prepay for their candidates
should download and complete the Exam Voucher Order Form and return with payment to PSI
• As of July 1, 2017 all applicants for examination and licensure are required to provide a Record of Completion Form and a Transcript of all courses completed. Transcripts need to contain the following: Name of School; Name of Student/Candidate; Title of Program including total number of hours of training received; Dates of enrollment; Grade record for each course, lesson or unit of instruction, and Explanation of grading system.
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Barber Record of Completion Certificate
Cosmetology Record of Completion Certificate
Esthetician Record of Completion Certificate
Hairstylist Record of Completion Certificate
Nail Technician Record of Completion Certificate
Criminal Disclosure Letter
Information Regarding Addiction Status Form
Information Regarding Felony Conviction Form
Information Regarding Work History Form
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Exam: CO Esthetician Examination
Sponsor: Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure
 
This program requires that you have completed a Licensure by Examination Application and have had the application approved prior to scheduling your test. You can apply either Online or in paper.
   
Portions  
Portion
CO Esthetician Practical Examination  (85 minutes)   Practical Portion
CO Esthetician Written Examination  (100 minutes)  
 
Fee Cost($)
CO Esthetician Practical Examination 69.00
CO Esthetician Written Examination 55.00
 
Retake Fee Cost($)
CO Esthetician Practical Examination 67.00
CO Esthetician Written Examination 52.00
 
   
Other Information
  • Theory test can be taken on Computer.
    Practical test cannot be taken on Computer or by Paper and Pencil.
  • Kindly note that this is not an open book test.
  • Reschedule 2 days in advance before 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
  • Cancel 2 days in advance before 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
  • Schedule 1 day in advance before 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
Mandatory Portions Practical Portion Practical Portion(s)