Exams

​​Exam Location

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Effective June 1st 2026, ​all practical examinations will be held onsite at PSI's testing center in Ste 120:  ​

Exam Information​

In the event of severe weather or another emergency that could ​cause a testing center to close. PSI will contact all examination applicants to reschedule their exam. Please monitor your emails. PSI Customer Support will attempt to contact candidates as soon as the closure is imminent. 

If a situation is happening in the area, test takers may check the status of a testing center by calling (855) 579-4635. PSI will make every effort to reschedule the test at a convenient time, and as soon as possible. 

Test takers may also click here to visit PSI website  for updates and posted notices. Please follow our website and monitor your local news channels. 

Tentative practical examination dates: Lexington KY Practical Site Schedule for August, September, October, November and December 2026 Dates:

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL KBC PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS

Practical Examinations​

• You must provide TWO (2) forms of original, valid, and current- expired items will not be accepted. One item MUST be state government photo ID additional items may include a passport or national identity card, Social Security Card, bank card, etc. 
• Applicant shall wear a full set of solid color medical scrubs. White colored scrubs or other clothing is prohibited.
• EPA registered bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal disinfectants and hand sanitizers are required to sit for the practical exam. All three properties shall be displayed on the manufacturers label. No sprays or aerosols.
• Mannequin Head is required – no name shall be visible of the student or school.
• Mannequin Hand is required – stuffed gloves, individual fingers, detachable fingers are prohibited.
• Monomer (if required for exam) a complete manufacturer label listing all ingredients including the type of methacrylate, manufacturer labeled odorless , and complete and intact manufacturers safety seals are required.  
• If the requirements are not met the  candidate will be dismissed and required to reschedule for a future test. 
• NO electronic items are permitted such as cell phones, smartwatches/Fitbit, digital sound recorders, mp3 players, cameras etc. in the examination room during the exam. 
• DO NOT DISTRUB – candidates who become disruptive at any time will be required to leave the center and reschedule their examination. 

LATE ARRIVALS WILL BE REQUIRED TO RESCHEDULE AND PAY A NEW FEE!

If these requirements cannot be met, you will not be permitted into the examination room and you will be required to reschedule for your exam.

• Please click here to visit PSI​ 
  
• Click on “FIND YOUR TEST"
  
• Click on “Barber & Cosmetology"
  
• Locate your State and Industry – click that
• At the top right, click “Sign In / Create Account"
• After logging in, click on “MANAGE" at the top and you can continue from there.

Dates and locations for the theory examination will be available on the PSI portal upon completion of registration with vendor. 

Theory Examinations:

Applicants must pass the theory examination before application and fee for the practical examination may be submitted for scheduling. Theory scores are valid for six (6) months. 

Theory Examinations are held in multiple locations with dates and times that are specific to each location.  The testing centers determine the schedule for their facility.  Board staff cannot provide an applicant with a theory testing center's schedule. 

KBC & PSI are excited to introduce the Self-Service Language Change option as it will be provided to test takers with more flexibility and accessibility  to modify language preferences easily.  

• Sign-in to your account 
• Choose Manage Tab 
• Click Change Test Language, select language option of your choice in the drop down 

• Call (855) 340-3713, Monday through Friday, between 6:30 AM and 9:00 PM CST, and Saturday-Sunday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM CST, to speak to a live Customer Service Representative. If the team is unable to update the language, the test taker can request the Customer Service Representative to email the PSI cosmetology Team directly for assistance. 

To purchase the theory practice examinations from the test vendor visit:

https://www.psionlinestore.com  ​

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​​​Examination Instructions - 

All courses of study are available through PSI, please follow the test taker guide link below. 

​​Upon accessing PSI's website choose your course of study, the Candidate Bulletin will be located above the $85.00 exam fee on the right-hand corner​ of the screen.​

The new PSI Test Taker Guides (Candidate Bulletins) have been implemented effective March 19, 2026.

​PSI and KBC Landing Page for Accommodations, Instructions, and Application​​

Click here for the accommodation guide

​Languages Offered 

PSI Test Taker Catalogue for multiple languages

PSI Candidate Information Bulletins 

Cosmetology CIB 

Esthetician CIB 

​Nail Technician CIB 

Shampoo and Styling CIB 

​Instructor CIB

The link bel​ow includes a tutorial on how to find the Test Taker Guides on PSI website. 

The following tutorials contain: