KY · Last reviewed 2026-08-27
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Written: foundation preview
Practical: unavailable
Kentucky requires the PSI theory examination to be passed before a candidate may apply and pay for the practical examination.
Kentucky administers the hands-on practical at PSI’s Lexington practical testing center. The theory examination must be passed first.
Practical procedure preview
A mannequin head and mannequin hand are required. The board also requires solid-color medical scrubs and properly labeled disinfectant and sanitizer products; sprays and aerosols are prohibited.
State-selected sample
This sample is general cosmetology preparation. It is not represented as a recalled or official Kentucky exam question.
AWrap it
BClean off visible debris
CStore it overnight
DApply oil
Reference: CDC Standard Precautions and NIC Infection Control outline ↗Official sources
Research compilation: Echo Craft, LLC editorial team. Professional subject-matter review is still pending and is disclosed as a launch gap.
Known gaps
! The current board and PSI materials reviewed do not publish a confirmed theory question count.
! The current board and PSI materials reviewed do not publish a confirmed theory time limit.
! Kentucky is recorded as requiring a written examination, but Beauty Exam Studio does not yet have a state-specific written content pack. The launch experience provides general foundation practice only; users must confirm current content, timing, scoring, and procedures with the official board or testing provider.
! Kentucky's practical requirements are listed from reviewed public sources, but Beauty Exam Studio does not yet have a state-specific practical task pack for this jurisdiction. The New York sequence and timers are never substituted for another state.
Beauty Exam Studio is an independent educational product. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kentucky, its licensing board, or its examination providers. Practice results do not guarantee licensure or exam performance.