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Cosmetology in Arizona

Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board

Real written-test languages: English

Arizona licenses cosmetologists through the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board. Unlike most states it does not use PSI — the exam program is run by Professional Credential Services (PCS) through IQT, using NIC content. The theory exam has 110 items (100 scored) and you need a score of 75 to pass, plus a written practical exam. You need 1,600 hours of cosmetology training. Arizona's official candidate handbook makes no mention of any exam language other than English, so we don't claim a Spanish exam; our multilingual practice questions are a study aid.

Testing agency
Professional Credential Services (PCS) via IQT; NIC content
Written-test languages
English
To pass
Theory: 110 items (100 scored), score of 75 to pass (theory + written practical)
Training hours
1,600 hours (cosmetology)
Exam structure
Theory (written) exam + written practical exam
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🗓️ Last updated: 2026-07-03

📄 Based on: AZ Cosmetology Candidate Handbook (PCS, 09/2024), checked 2026-07-03

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