Cosmetology in Arizona

Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board

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.

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Practice questions (this site): 600
Testing agency: Professional Credential Services (PCS) via IQT; NIC content
Real 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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Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooer duties overlap licensed cosmetology hair/scalp services; cosmetology is a related licensed next path. Shampooer work is not claimed to satisfy training hours or state eligibility.

Requirements vary by state and locality. Check the authority for where you plan to work.

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Why this is linked: Shampooer / Salon Assistant

Shampooer duties overlap licensed cosmetology hair/scalp services; cosmetology is a related licensed next path. Shampooer work is not claimed to satisfy training hours or state eligibility.

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Reviewed 2026-08-17

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