Practice the exact content PSI puts on your Maryland cosmetology exam. Mapped to the official topic breakdown below — no guessing, no generic Milady-style filler.
Direct from the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists and the PSI candidate bulletin.
Source: Maryland Board of Cosmetologists
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Maryland uses the PSI exam, which requires 75% or higher to pass. Practicing at least 10% above that on SGS mock exams is the sweet spot students who pass on the first try hit.
Maryland requires 1500 training hours for cosmetology, along with completing the PSI exam (written + practical). Minimum age is 17.
Every SGS practice question is mapped to the same topic categories PSI uses: Scientific Concepts (Infection Control, Safety, Chemistry); Hair Care and Services (Cutting, Styling, Chemical); Skin Care; Nail Care and Services. Your progress dashboard shows which categories you're strong in and which need work before test day.
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A big one I see is underestimating the depth of knowledge needed for Hair Care and Services, even though it's 45% of the exam. Candidates often focus heavily on the "flashy" parts like styling, but neglect the foundational details of chemical services (perms, relaxers, color). You need to know not just *how* to perform these services, but also the underlying chemistry, client consultation nuances, and safety precautions. My advice? Don't just practice the physical steps; mentally walk through the entire process, including client analysis and aftercare, for every chemical service until it's second nature.
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