Practice the exact content PCS puts on your New Mexico esthetics exam. Mapped to the official topic breakdown below — no guessing, no generic Milady-style filler.
Direct from the New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists and the PCS candidate bulletin.
Your SGS dashboard tracks your score in each of these categories so you know exactly where to study.
The tools students use every night in the 30 days before their test.
New Mexico uses the PCS 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.
New Mexico requires 600 training hours for esthetics, along with completing the PCS exam (written + practical). Minimum age is 17.
Every SGS practice question is mapped to the same topic categories PCS uses: Scientific Concepts (Infection Control, Anatomy, Chemistry); Skin Care and Services (Facials, Treatments, Hair Removal). Your progress dashboard shows which categories you're strong in and which need work before test day.
Yes. SGS works in any mobile browser — no app install required. Flashcards, practice tests, and The Final Look exam all work on iPhone, Android, and tablet. Save your seat in The Lounge to sync progress across devices.
A common pitfall for New Mexico esthetics candidates is underestimating the depth of the Scientific Concepts section, especially Infection Control. Because it's such a large percentage (55% combined with Anatomy and Chemistry), many students focus on memorizing the 'how-to' of services and neglect the rigorous safety standards. They might know how to clean implements but struggle with questions about specific disinfectant types, their contact times, or the chain of infection. My advice? Don't just skim over sterilization and disinfection chapters. Understand the differences between them, the proper handling of bloodborne pathogens, and the critical importance of EPA-registered disinfectants. PCS will test your knowledge on preventing disease transmission thoroughly.
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