Would you pass the Texas cosmetology exam today?
15 free questions weighted exactly like the real written exam. No sign-up. You'll see your score against the 70% passing line and which topics to review first.
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- 49% passed in 2025 (TDLR)
- 100 scored questions, 120 min
- $55 every time you retake
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Weighted like the real exam: hair and scalp care is 40 of the 100 questions, infection control another 28.
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Texas cosmetology written exam: the facts
Format
100 scored multiple-choice questions plus 10 unscored pretest items. 120 minutes for the scored questions, 10 more for the pretest items. Closed book. 70% correct to pass. Given by PSI at test centers across Texas. You must pass the written exam before you can take the practical.
What's on it
Hair and scalp care (40 questions: cutting, styling, extensions, thermal, chemical texture and haircolor), infection control (28), licensing and Texas regulation (20), nail care (6), skin care (6).
Languages
English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese at no extra cost. Pick the language when you schedule.
Cost and retakes
$55 per attempt. Unlimited attempts over five years, but you wait at least 24 hours after a failed attempt, and you pay $55 each time.
Pass rate
TDLR's published figure for fiscal year 2025 is 49.05% on 21,331 cosmetology operator written exams. About half of attempts fail, and each one costs $55.
Is this the official study material?
No. This is an independent practice-question bank written from the public content outline and Texas law. It is not affiliated with, approved by, or endorsed by TDLR or PSI, and it does not replace the training hours a Texas cosmetology license requires.
Last updated October 2026. Sources: PSI Candidate Information Bulletin (January 2026), TDLR FY2025 exam statistics, 16 TAC Chapter 83.