Exam Information

Aesthetics, Cosmetology, Hairstyling and Nail Technology

Arizona utilizes a national-based exam through the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology. All exams are computer-based for theory and practical exams. The Cosmetology, Aesthetics, Hairstyling and Nail Technology practical is offered in English or Spanish. The Instructor's theory exam is offered in English or Spanish. The instructor's practical exam is only available in English at this time.

Step	Description	Resource/Additional Information
1	Register online with Virtual Inc. (PCS) to take the examination. Click "Applicants & Candidates" Click "Cosmetology & Barbering" Click "Arizona" Click "Create an account" and follow the instructions on how to create an account and schedule your exams. The cost is $177.00 for the written and practical exam.	Register with PCS Virtual Inc. will notify you by email of the practical examination date and give the instructions on scheduling the written exam. The Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board does not notify candidates for any examination date.
2	After passing both exams, you can apply for licensure with the Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board. The Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board will receive your test results directly from PCS.	License Application

Barber

Arizona utilizes a national-based exam through the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology. Barber exams have computer-based exams for both their theory and practical. Barber instructor exams are computer-based for both theory and practical. The Barber theory exam is offered in English or Spanish. The Barber instructor practical exam is only available in English at this time.

Step	Description	Resource/Additional Information
1	Register online with Virtual Inc. (PCS) to take the examination. Click "Applicants & Candidates" Click "Cosmetology & Barbering" Click "Arizona" Click on "Type of Examination" Click "Create an account" Pay $177.00 by credit card to Virtual Incorporated for both the written & practical exam	Register with PCS Virtual Inc. will notify you by email of the practical examination date and give the instructions on scheduling the written exam. The Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board does not notify candidates for any examination date.
2	After passing both exams, you can apply for licensure with the Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board. The Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board will receive your test results directly from PCS.	Apply for a Barber License

Step

Description

Resource/Additional Information

1

Register online with Virtual Inc. (PCS) to take the examination.

Click "Applicants & Candidates"
Click "Cosmetology & Barbering"
Click "Arizona"
Click on "Type of Examination"
Click "Create an account"
Pay $177.00 by credit card to Virtual Incorporated for both the written & practical exam

Register with PCS

Virtual Inc. will notify you by email of the practical examination date and give the instructions on scheduling the written exam.

The Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board does not notify candidates for any examination date.

2

After passing both exams, you can apply for licensure with the Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board. The Arizona Barbering & Cosmetology Board will receive your test results directly from PCS.

Apply for a Barber License