Beauty Exam Studio

NY · Last reviewed 2026-08-27

New York cosmetology exam preparation

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Written: foundation preview

Practical: launch beta

WRITTEN EXAM

required

New York requires a multiple-choice written examination. Results are reported as pass or fail rather than as a numeric score.

Provider
New York Department of State
Questions
100
Time
150 minutes
Passing score
Not publicly confirmed
Delivery
computer based
PRACTICAL EXAM

required

New York requires a state-administered practical examination in addition to the written exam.

Provider
New York Department of State
Total time
180 minutes
Passing score
Not publicly confirmed
Delivery
state site

Practical procedure preview

Published sections for New York

Bring a new unprocessed human-hair mannequin with at least eight inches at the nape and all required supplies. Supplies may not be shared. Follow the current task list for clothing, sanitizer, and labeling rules.

01Work area and client preparation10 minutes
02Haircutting techniques50 minutes
03Blow-dry styling15 minutes
04Thermal curling15 minutes
05Roller placement10 minutes
06Permanent waving10 minutes
07Pin curl and C-shaping10 minutes
08Finger waving10 minutes
09Foiling simulation15 minutes
10Haircolor retouch10 minutes
11Chemical restructuring25 minutes
12Work area cleanup5 minutes

State-selected sample

Original foundation question

This sample is general cosmetology preparation. It is not represented as a recalled or official New York exam question.

INFECTION CONTROL

What must occur before a reusable nonporous implement is disinfected?

AWrap it

BClean off visible debris

CStore it overnight

DApply oil

Reference: CDC Standard Precautions and NIC Infection Control outline

Official sources

What this profile is based on.

Research compilation: Echo Craft, LLC editorial team. Professional subject-matter review is still pending and is disclosed as a launch gap.

Known gaps

What we have not confirmed or completed.

! New York does not publish a numeric passing threshold to candidates.

! A numeric practical passing threshold is not published to candidates.

! New York 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.

Beauty Exam Studio is an independent educational product. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by New York, its licensing board, or its examination providers. Practice results do not guarantee licensure or exam performance.