JANUARY 10TH, 2025 NOTICE
Effective January 14th, 2025 Practical Examinations will be conducted at a new location:
DoubleTree Suites By Hilton
2601 Richmond Rd
Lexington, Kentucky 40509
All practical examinations held at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton will be conducted on every Monday of the month unless it is listed on the US calendar as a National Government Holiday.
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 a 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 visit PSI's website at https://www.psiexams.com/test-takers/openings/ for updates and posted notices.
- Please go to https://test-takers.psiexams.com
- 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 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 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.
To purchase the theory practice examinations from the test vendor visit:
https://www.psionlinestore.com
Practical Examinations
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL KBC 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 disinfectant and hand sanitizer are required to sit for the practical exam. All three properties shall be display 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.