When you decide that you want to become a cosmetologist, it is a big commitment to do so. Getting your cosmetology license requires a lot of research and just over a year of your time. The three major steps to becoming licensed are: researching cosmetology schools, attending school and passing the state board cosmetology test.

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After graduating from cosmetology school, you will be required to pass a test regulated by the state in which you attended cosmetology school. This test is called the cosmetology state board test.  If you attended class regularly and passed both the written and practical exams given by your cosmetology school, you should be readily prepared to pass the cosmetology state board test as well. Read the full story