PSI Services LLC
3210 E Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
www.psiexams.com
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
LICENSING AND REGULATION
EYELASH EXTENSION LICENSE EXAMINATION
CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN
The practical revision live date effective September 1, 2019. Please
note the Practical Examinations will be performed on mannequins.
Models will no longer be required/allowed.
Content Outline
Examinations by PSI Services LLC ............................. 2
Examination Payment and Scheduling ............................ 2
Examination Fees ................................................ 2
Internet Scheduling .............................................. 2
Telephone Scheduling ........................................... 2
Fax Registration .................................................. 2
Standard Mail Registration ..................................... 2
Rescheduling an Examination .................................. 5
Losing Your Examination Fee ................................. 5
Exam Accommodations ......................................... 5
Foreign Languages ............................................... 5
Examination Site Closing for an Emergency ................ 5
Duplicate Score Reports ........................................ 5
Examination Review ........................................... 5
Examination Site Locations ......................................... 5
Reporting to the Examination Site ................................ 8
Required Identification at the Examination Site .... 8
Security Procedures ...................................... 8
Computer-Based Examinations .................................... 9
Identification Screen .................................... 9
Tutorial .................................................... 9
Test Question Screen .................................... 9
Written Examination ............................................... 10
Content Outline .......................................... 10
Reference List ........................................... 10
Written Score Reporting ............................... 10
Practical Examination .............................................. 11
Supplies and Equipment ................................ 12
Content Outline and Instructions ..................... 13
Examination Registration Form................................... 15
Exam Accommodations Request Form ........... End of Bulletin
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EXAMINATIONS BY PSI Services LLC
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has
contracted with PSI Services LLC (PSI) to deliver its
examinations.
Once you have been approved by TDLR, you are responsible for
contacting PSI to schedule an appointment to take your
examination.
CONTACT INFORMATION
You must be approved to take the examination by the TDLR.
Your license application and documentation must be sent to:
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
PO Box 12157
Austin, TX 78711
Telephone: (512) 463-6599
Toll-Free (in Texas): (800) 803-9202
Relay Texas-TDD: (800) 735-2989
Website: www.tdlr.texas.gov
Email: examinations@tdlr.texas.gov
All questions and requests for information pertaining to the
examination should be directed to PSI.
PSI Services LLC
3210 E Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(833) 333-4741 Fax (702) 932-2666
www.psiexams.com
EXAMINATION PAYMENT AND SCHEDULING
PROCEDURES
Upon TDLR approval of eligibility, you will receive an email
confirmation with instructions for scheduling an appointment
to take the examination. (If you have not provided an email
address, you will receive a postcard via U.S. Mail with this
information).
You must pass the written examination before you can sit for
the practical examination. Examination eligibilities are good
for 5 years and you may test an unlimited number of times
during this period. However, you are encouraged to study
between examination attempts and to sit for your examination
as soon as possible after attending cosmetology school. A
separate fee is required for each examination attempt.
INTERNET SCHEDULING
For the fastest and most convenient test scheduling process,
PSI recommends that candidates schedule for their
examinations using the Internet. To schedule over the
Internet, candidates will need to have a valid credit card (Visa,
MasterCard, American Express or Discover). Candidates
schedule online by accessing PSI’s website at
www.psiexams.com. Internet scheduling is available 24 hours
a day. To schedule over the Internet, complete the steps
below. See the following page for detailed instructions.
1. Log onto PSI’s website and create an account. Please
enter your email address and first and last name. This
information must match exactly with the information
TDLR has on file. Be sure to check the box next to
“Check here to attempt to locate existing records for
you in the system”
2. You will be asked to select the examination and enter the
ID# that TDLR provided to you. Your record will be found,
and you will now be ready to pay and schedule for the
exam. Enter your zip code and a list of the testing sites
closest to you will appear. Once you select the desired
test site, available dates will appear. If you have
problems, contact PSI at (833) 333-4741 for help.
TELEPHONE SCHEDULING
For telephone registration, you will need a valid credit card
(Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover).
PSI registrars are available at (833) 333-4741, Monday through
Friday between 6:30 am and 9:00 pm, and Saturday-Sunday
between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Central Time, to receive your
payment and schedule your appointment for the examination.
FAX REGISTRATION
If you prefer, you may fax the Examination Registration Form
(found at the end of this Candidate Information Bulletin).
Complete the Examination Registration Form, including your
credit card number and expiration date. Fax the completed
form to PSI (702) 932-2666. Registration by fax is accepted 24
hours a day. Please allow 4 business days to process before
contacting PSI to schedule.
STANDARD MAIL REGISTRATION
If you prefer, you may mail the Examination Registration Form
(found at the end of this Candidate Information Bulletin). Mail
the completed Examination Registration Form to PSI with the
appropriate examination fee. Payment of fees may be made
by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or
Discover), money order, company check or cashier’s check.
Money order or check must be made payable to PSI, with your
student permit number noted on it to ensure that your fees are
properly assigned. CASH AND PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT
ACCEPTED. Please allow 7 business days to process before
contacting PSI to schedule.
EXAMINATION FEE
Written Examination only $50
Practical Examination only $72
FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE. Your
examination fee will be forfeited if you do not test
within 1 year of the date your examination fee is
received by PSI.
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Internet Scheduling: instructions for scheduling an examination online at www.psiexams.com
1. Go to www.psiexams.com and select “Create an Account”.
If you have already created an account, type in your email
address and password.
2. VERY IMPORTANT STEP. The spelling of your name must match EXACTLY
with how it was submitted to TDLR.
3. Be sure to check the box “Check here to attempt to locate existing
records for you in the system” and select Submit.
4. Select the organization, state, account, and classification (as
seen below). Enter your Student Permit # (in the
TDLR_ID_Number field).
5. The system will find your imported record. You are now ready to pay and
schedule for the examination. Select “Pay for a test.”
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6. Type in your credit card information and select Submit.
7. Enter your zip code or the city where you live and select Search. You will get a list of the testing sites
closest to you. Select the desired Test center and select Continue.
8. You will now see the availability. Click on the date and time of your choice and select Schedule.
9. A confirmation will appear that you can print out, and you will receive an email confirmation.
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RESCHEDULING AN EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT
You may reschedule an examination appointment without
forfeiting your fee if your notice is received 2 days before the
scheduled examination date. You may reschedule at
www.psiexams.com or call PSI at (833) 333-4741.
A voicemail or email message is not an acceptable form of
rescheduling. Please use the PSI Website or call PSI to speak
directly to a Customer Service Representative.
LOSING YOUR EXAMINATION FEE
Your registration will be invalid, you will not be able to take
the examination as scheduled, and you will forfeit your
examination fee, if you:
▪ Do not reschedule your appointment at least 2 days before
the scheduled examination date.
▪ Do not appear for your examination appointment.
▪ Arrive after the examination start time.
▪ Do not present proper identification when you arrive for
the examination.
▪ Are not dressed appropriately for the Practical
Examination.
EXAM ACCOMMODATIONS
All examination centers are equipped to provide access in
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990, and examination accommodation will be made in
meeting a candidate’s needs. Applicants with disabilities or
those who would otherwise have difficulty taking the
examination must fill out the form at the end of this Candidate
Information Bulletin and fax it to PSI (702) 932-2666. This form
also includes out-of-state testing requests.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Examinations are administered in English. However, some
examinations are available in Spanish or Vietnamese for no
additional cost. To take one of these examinations you must
indicate your language preference when you schedule your
examination.
For languages other than English, Spanish or Vietnamese, you
may request to have the examination translated by contacting
PSI and paying an additional cost for each translation. You will
be advised of the cost once PSI receives the quote for the
translation. This fee will be paid by the candidate. Please fill
out the form at the end of this Candidate Information Bulletin.
Candidates may also bring a bound Word-to-Word translation
dictionary. The dictionary cannot contain pictures or
definitions. Candidates are not permitted to bring in any
additional papers (loose or attached) with their dictionary.
Highlighting, underlining, indexing or marking in the dictionary
prior to or during the examination is prohibited. Any candidate
caught writing, highlighting, underlining, and or indexing in the
dictionary during the examination will be subject to forfeiting
their dictionary, termination of their examination and
reporting the incident to the Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation.
EXAMINATION SITE CLOSING FOR AN EMERGENCY
In the event that severe weather or an emergency forces the
closure of an examination site on a scheduled examination
date, your examination will be rescheduled. PSI personnel will
attempt to contact you in this situation. However, you may
check the status of your examination schedule by calling (833)
333-4741. Every effort will be made to reschedule your
examination at a convenient time as soon as possible.
DUPLICATE SCORE REPORTS
You may request a duplicate score report after your
examination by emailing scorereport@psionline.com or by
calling 833-333-4741.
EXAMINATION REVIEW
PSI, in cooperation with TDLR, will be regularly evaluating the
examinations being administered to ensure that the
examinations accurately measure competency in the required
knowledge areas. While taking the examination, examinees will
have the opportunity to provide comments on any questions,
by clicking the Comments link on the function bar of the test
question screen.
These comments will be analyzed by PSI examination
development staff. PSI does not respond to individuals
regarding these comments, all substantive comments are
reviewed. If a discrepancy is found during the comment
review, PSI and the department may re-evaluate candidates’
results and adjust them accordingly. This is the only review of
the written examination available to candidates. There is
NO review of the Practical examination.
EXAMINATION SITE LOCATIONS
It is your responsibility to verify that you are going to the
correct site.
Abilene (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)
Commerce Plaza
1290 S. Willis, Suite 109
Abilene, TX 79605
From Highway 277, exit on South 14
th
Street going East. Turn
left on S. Willis.
Amarillo (WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS)
4312 Teckla, Suite 500
Amarillo, TX 79109
Exit off I-40 to Western and go South one street passed the
7th traffic light to Ridgecrest and turn right. Stay on
Ridgecrest until you come to the red brick office complex on
the left side corner of Ridgecrest and Teckla. 4312 is the 3
rd
building facing Teckla. Ste 500 is the end suite on the North
side of the building.
From Canyon, take Bell St exit and go North to traffic light
at 45
th
St and turn right. Turn left at the 2
nd
traffic light to
Teckla.
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Arlington (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)
Centerpoint IV
2401 E. Randol Mill Road, Suite 160
Arlington, TX 76011
From TX-360 S – Take the TX-180 exit towards Division St.
Merge onto N Watson Rd. Take a slight left towards S. Watson
Rd. Use the middle lane to turn left onto E Randol Mill Rd.
The Centerpoint IV building will be on your right.
From I-30 E - Take exit 28 toward Baird farm Road/Ballpark
Way/Legends Way. Merge onto E Copeland Rd. Take a slight
right onto TX-360 Frontage Rd/N Watson Rd. Turn Right onto
East Randol Mill Rd. The Centerpoint IV building will be on
your right.
Austin (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)
LaCosta Corporate Park
6448 Hwy 290 East, Suite F111
Austin, TX 78723
If Southbound on IH 35, exit at 238A and take the right off-
ramp following West 2222 (238-A). Stay on the I-35 service
road to the second light. Take a left at the traffic light at
Hwy. 290 E. and stay on the Hwy. 290 E. service road. Take a
left at the traffic light onto Cameron Road, go through the
light and the examination site is in the business park on the
left, Ste. F-111.
If Northbound on IH 35 exit at Hwy 2222 and stay on the I-35
service road to the light at Hwy. 290 E. Take a right at the
traffic light onto the 290 E. service road. Take a left at the
first traffic light onto Cameron Road. Go through the light
and the examination site is in the business park on the left,
Ste. F-111.
PSI is located in NORTH Austin at the North-West corner of
Cameron Road and the West bound access road to Hwy 290 E.
La Costa Business Park, Ste F-111.
Austin (WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS)
8000 Anderson Square, Ste 301B
Austin, Texas 78757
If Northbound on Hwy 183 -take the Peyton Gin/Ohlen Road
exit and stay in the left-hand lane so you can turn left onto
Anderson Square. Turn right into 8000 Anderson Square and
immediately turn left, then right at the first chance. 301B is
the end building on your right.
If Southbound on Hwy 183- take the Peyton Gin/Ohlen Road
exit and turn right onto Anderson Square. Turn right into 8000
Anderson Square and immediately turn left then right at the
first chance. 301B is the end building on your right.
Corpus Christi (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)
2820 S Padre Island Dr, Suite 105
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
From So. Padre Island Drive East, exit at Kostoryz. Loop back
under the Kostoryz light, travel west on the access road to the
2820 building. The examination site is located between
Kostoryz and Ayers at the 2820 Building on the North site of
the SPID access road.
Dallas (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)
One Empire
1140 Empire Central Dr, Suite 610
Dallas, TX 75247
From I-35E South (Stemmons Fwy), exit Empire Central
(#434A). Turn right on Empire Central Dr.
From I-35E North towards Denton exit at Empire Central and
turn left on Empire Central Dr.
Dallas/Richardson (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)
1701 N Collins Blvd, Suite 130
Richardson, TX 75080
From US-75 North take exit 26 onto N. Central Expressway
toward Collins Blvd./Campbell Rd. turn left onto Campbell
Rd. Turn left on Collins Blvd. Building is on right.
Dallas/Richardson (PRACTICAL EXAMINATION ONLY)
300 N Coit, Suite 172
Richardson, TX 75080
From 75 South, take the Belt Line Road exit and turn right on
Belt Line Road. Stay on Belt Line Road until you reach Coit.
Turn right onto N Coit. The building is on the right-hand side.
If you are coming in from LBJ (I635) and going north on 75, you
will turn left onto Belt Line and turn right onto Coit.
El Paso (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)
The Atrium
1155 Westmoreland, Suite 110
El Paso, TX 79925
From I-10 W, take the Airways exit North. Turn right at the
first light (Viscount). Turn right on Westmoreland Dr.
El Paso (PRACTICAL EXAMINATION ONLY)
4171 N. Mesa
Bldg. A, Suite 104A
El Paso, TX 79902
From I-10E/US-180E toward downtown, take the Executive
Center Blvd Exit (Exit 16). Turn left onto Executive Center
Blvd. Take Executive Center Blvd to Mesa St. Turn right
onto Mesa St.
From I10-W, take the Executive Center Blvd Exit (Exit 16).
Take Executive Center Blvd to Mesa St. Turn right onto Mesa
St.
Fort Worth (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)
6801 McCart Avenue, Suite B-1
Fort Worth, TX 76133
From I-20 take the McCart Ave exit #435. Go South on McCart
Ave passing Altamesa Blvd. You will turn left at the next
light which would be Southpark Lane. To the right, you may
enter the 1st immediate parking entrance or the 2nd parking
entrance on your right at 6801 McCart Ave Professional
Building. Our office suite is B1 which is located on the
Northside of the building facing Southpark Lane.
Harlingen (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)
Executive Central
722 Morgan Blvd, Suite C
Harlingen, TX 78550
From Expressway 83, exit on Ed Carey Drive. Go North on Ed
Carey Drive. At intersection of Ed Carey Drive and 77 Sunshine
Strip, turn left onto 77 Sunshine Strip. Stay on 77 until it joins
Morgan Blvd (Morgan Blvd is also road #507). Turn right on
Morgan Blvd
Houston North (Greenbriar Place) (WRITTEN EXAMINATION
ONLY)
Greenbriar Place
650 North Sam Houston Pkwy E, Suite 535
Houston, TX 77060
From the Beltway 8 going West, exit Imperial Valley Drive. U-
turn under the belt. Go East on the Service Road (N Sam
Houston Pkwy E). The site is just before the Hardy Toll Road
Exit.
From I-610, take 45-North toward Dallas, exit Beltway 8 – East.
Go East on the Service Road of Beltway 8 (N Sam Houston Pkwy E).
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Houston (East) (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)
Atrium Building
11811 I-10 East Freeway, Suite 260
Houston, TX 77029
From I-10 East, take the Federal Rd exit #778A. U-turn under
the freeway and come back on the feeder road going West.
Building is on the right side, next to Pappasitos Cantina.
From I-10 West, take the Holland Rd exit. Stay on the feeder
road, building is on the right side, next to Pappasitos Cantina.
Houston (Southwest) (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)
One West Belt
9555 W. Sam Houston Pkwy South, Suite 140
Houston, TX 77099
The street address is on the marquee in front of the building
(9555 West Sam Houston Parkway South). On a smaller sign,
sitting down in the grass next to the entry on Bissonnet, is the
notation, "One West Belt". The Sam Houston Pkwy is also
known as Beltway 8.
From US 59, heading South: Take the Bissonnet exit and turn
right onto Bissonnet. Go about one mile - the building is on
the right just before you reach the West Sam Houston Pkwy.
You can turn right from Bissonnet into the parking lot, or, if
you come to the Beltway, turn right onto the feeder road and
then an immediate right into the parking lot.
From US 59, heading North: Take the Bissonnet exit and turn
left (under the freeway) onto Bissonnet. Go about one mile -
the building is on the right just before you reach the West Sam
Houston Pkwy. You can turn right from Bissonnet into the
parking lot, or, if you come to the Beltway, turn right onto
the feeder road and then an immediate right into the parking
lot.
From the West Sam Houston Pkwy South (also known as
Beltway 8), heading South: Take the Bissonnet exit and turn
left (under the freeway) onto Bissonnet. Turn left into the
parking lot of the first building on the left.
From the West Sam Houston Pkwy South (also known as
Beltway 8), heading North: Take the West Bellfort exit and
travel about two miles on the feeder road to Bissonnet. Turn
right on Bissonnet and then left into the parking lot of the
first building on the left, OR do not turn on Bissonnet but
drive through the intersection and then make an immediate
right into the parking lot.
Houston (Northwest) (WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL
EXAMINATIONS)
9800 Northwest Freeway
Suite 200
Houston, TX 77092
From Hwy 290 driving southeast, merge onto Loop 610 North.
Exit at T.C.Jester and then U-turn under Loop 610. Stay on the
feeder road, Sheraton Hotel is on the right as the road curves
right. Turn into the parking lot immediately after the
Sheraton Hotel and before the office building. Site is on the
2nd floor.
Driving north on Loop 610 West exit at T.C. Jester and then U-
turn under Loop 610. Stay on the feeder road, Sheraton Hotel
is on the right as the road curves right. Turn into the parking
lot immediately after the Sheraton Hotel and before the
office building. Site is on the 2nd floor.
Driving west on Loop 610 North, exit at T.C. Jester and then
U-turn under Loop 610. Stay on the feeder road, Sheraton
Hotel is on the right as the road curves right. Turn into the
parking lot immediately after the Sheraton Hotel and before
the office building. Site is on the 2nd floor.
Lubbock (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)
The Center
4413 82nd St., Suite 210
Lubbock, TX 79424
From S Loop 289, take the Quaker Ave exit and go South. Turn
right on 82
nd
St.
McAllen (WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS)
7000 N. 10th Street Suite C-4
McAllen, TX 78504
From S Expressway 281/S US-281, turn right onto E Trenton
Rd. Turn left onto N 10th St/TX-336. The test site is on the
left.
Midland (WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS)
Westwood Village Shopping Center
4200 West Illinois Avenue, Suite 200
Midland, TX 79703
From I-20, take Midkiff Road exit. Go North on Midkiff Road.
Take a left on Illinois Ave. Go .8 miles and turn right into
Chinese Kitchen’s parking lot at 4200 W Illinois. Suite is at the
end of the left Strip.
From Business 20 (Old Hwy 80) going West, follow Front Street
until Wall St Traffic light. Go 2 blocks and turn right on
Midkiff. Turn left on Illinois. Go .8 miles and turn right into
Chinese Kitchen’s parking lot at 4200 W Illinois. Suite is at the
end of the left Strip.
From North Hwy 349, Look for Loop 250 West (just before
overpass). Turn right at Loop and go 2 miles to Exit Midkiff.
Turn left at traffic light. Turn right at Illinois traffic signal.
Turn right onto Chinese Kitchen's parking Lot at 4200 W
Illinois. Suite is at the end of the left Strip.
San Antonio (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)
One Park Ten
6800 Park Ten Blvd, Suite 174-W
San Antonio, TX 78213
From Loop 410 West (near Crossroads Mall), take IH 10 East.
Exit on Vance Jackson. Use the turnaround to get on the
IH10West access road. Stay on the access road until the One
Park Ten building.
From IH 10 West, exit on Vance Jackson. Stay on the access
road.
The building is off IH10/US87 approximately one mile inside
Loop 410. The One Park Ten building is on the right,
immediately after Park Ten Blvd. Suite 174-W is located on
the first floor to the right of the main entrance.
San Antonio (WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS)
9502 Computer Drive, Ste 105
San Antonio, TX 78229
From I-10 West, take exit 561 for Wurzbach and Medical Drive.
Stay on the access road passed Medical Drive, then turn left on
Wurzbach (going under the freeway). Proceed one block on
Wurzbach, then turn left on Bluemel. Proceed one block on
Bluemel, turn left on Computer Drive, then turn right into the
parking lot for the Neuromuscular Institute of Texas at 9502
Computer Drive. PSI is in suite 105.
From I-10 East, take the Wurzbach exit and turn right on
Wurzbach (going under the freeway), then follow the
directions above.
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Tyler (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)
3800 Paluxy Dr, Suite 310
Tyler, TX 75703
From 1-20, turn south on Hwy 69 and go to Loop 323. Turn
right on 323 and follow 323 to the intersection of Paluxy Dr.
Turn right on Paluxy Drive. The Paluxy Square Complex will
be immediately on the left. Go to Building 3 which is in the
back.
Waco (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)
345 Owen Lane, Suite 124
Waco, TX 76710
From TX-6, take the Waco Drive exit, loop under the bridge
where you will be on Sanger Ave, turn right on Owen Ln. The
examination site is behind the Richland Mall and directly
across the street from the City of Waco water tower.
If you are coming in on the South Hwy 6, take the South Loop
340, then take Sanger Ave Exit.
You may also test at a PSI site outside of Texas. Please call
(833) 333-4741 for more information.
Shreveport, LA Oklahoma City, OK
Baton Rouge, LA Tulsa, OK
McAlester, OK Woodward, OK
REPORTING TO THE EXAMINATION SITE
On the day of the examination, you should arrive 30 minutes
prior to your scheduled appointment time. This allows time for
sign-in and identification verification and provides time to
familiarize yourself with the examination process. NO
conversing or any other form of communication among
candidates is permitted once you enter the examination area.
For the practical examination, you must wear closed-toe shoes.
If you arrive late or do not appear in the appropriate attire,
you will NOT be admitted to the examination site and you will
forfeit your examination fee.
REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION AT EXAMINATION SITE
You must provide 1 form of identification (ID). The
identification must be a VALID form of government-issued ID,
such as a driver’s license*, state ID, or passport book**. The
identification must contain the following biographical
information:
(1) printed name
(2) photograph
(3) signature
(4) date of birth
(5) expiration date
*Temporary licenses or IDs will be accepted only if
accompanied by either the expired/invalid license or another
form of photo ID.
**Passport cards do not contain all required information and
are not acceptable.
Current public high school IDs are also VALID when
accompanied by a photocopy of the TDLR student permit. If
you have graduated from high school, your ID is only valid
until August 31 of that year.
Current community college and junior college IDs are also
VALID government-issued IDs and require only your printed
name, photograph and date of birth.
Identification provided must match all information provided by
TDLR to PSI upon eligibility. A digital copy of your ID
documentation will be taken upon check in, and stored with
your personal data.
If you cannot provide the required identification, you must
call (833) 333-4741 at least 3 weeks prior to your scheduled
appointment to arrange a way to meet this security
requirement.
Failure to provide the required identification at the time of
the examination without notifying PSI is considered a
missed appointment, and you will not be able to take the
examination and will forfeit your examination fee.
SECURITY PROCEDURES
The following security procedures will apply during the
examination:
▪ Candidates may take only approved items into the
examination room.
▪ All personal belongings of candidates, except for close-
fitting jackets or sweatshirts, should be placed in the
secure storage provided at each site prior to entering the
examination room. Personal belongings include, but are
not limited to, the following items:
- Electronic devices of any type, including cellular /
mobile phones, recording devices, electronic
watches, cameras, pagers, laptop computers, tablet
computers (e.g., iPads), music players (e.g., iPods),
smart watches, radios, or electronic games.
- Bulky or loose clothing or coats that could be used
to conceal recording devices or notes, including
coats, shawls, hooded clothing, heavy jackets, or
overcoats.
- Hats or headgear not worn for religious reasons or
as religious apparel, including hats, baseball caps, or
visors.
- Other personal items, including purses, notebooks,
reference or reading material, briefcases,
backpacks, wallets, pens, pencils, other writing
devices, food, drinks, and good luck items.
▪ Person(s) accompanying an examination candidate may
not wait in the examination center, inside the building or
on the building's property. This applies to guests of any
nature, including drivers, children, friends, family,
colleagues or instructors.
▪ No smoking, eating, or drinking is allowed in the
examination center.
▪ During the check in process, all candidates will be asked
if they possess any prohibited items. Candidates may also
be asked to empty their pockets and turn them out for
the proctor to ensure they are empty. The proctor may
also ask candidates to lift the ends of their sleeves and
the bottoms of their pant legs to ensure that notes or
recording devices are not being hidden there.
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▪ Proctors will also carefully inspect eyeglass frames, tie
tacks, or any other apparel that could be used to harbor
a recording device. Proctors will ask to inspect any such
items in candidates’ pockets.
▪ If prohibited items are found during check-in, candidates
shall put them in the provided secure storage or return
these items to their vehicle. PSI will not be responsible
for the security of any personal belongings or prohibited
items.
▪ Any candidate possessing prohibited items in the
examination room shall immediately have his or her test
results invalidated, and PSI shall notify the examination
sponsor of the occurrence.
▪ Any candidate seen giving or receiving assistance on an
examination, found with unauthorized materials, or who
violates any security regulations will be asked to surrender
all examination materials and to leave the examination
center. All such instances will be reported to the
examination sponsor.
▪ Copying or communicating examination content is
violation of a candidate’s contract with PSI, and federal
and state law. Either may result in the disqualification of
examination results and may lead to legal action.
▪ Once candidates have been seated and the examination
begins, they may leave the examination room only to use
the restroom, and only after obtaining permission from
the proctor. Candidate will not receive extra time to
complete the examination.
COMPUTER-BASED EXAMINATIONS
The examination will be administered via computer. You will
be using a mouse and computer keyboard.
IDENTIFICATION SCREEN
You will be directed to a semiprivate testing station to take
the examination. When you are seated at the testing station,
you will be prompted to confirm your name, identification
number, and the examination for which you are registered.
TUTORIAL
Before you start your examination, an introductory tutorial is
provided on the computer screen. The time you spend on this
tutorial, up to 15 minutes, DOES NOT count as part of your
examination time. Sample questions are included following
the tutorial so that you may practice answering questions and
reviewing your answers.
TEST QUESTION SCREEN
The “function bar” at the top of the test question provides
mouse-click access to the features available while taking the
examination.
One question appears on the screen at a time. During the
examination, minutes remaining will be displayed at the top of
the screen and updated as you record your answers.
IMPORTANT: After you have entered your responses, you will
later be able to return to any question(s) and change your
response, provided the examination time has not run out or
you have not ended your examination.
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WRITTEN EXAMINATION
The examination content outline has been prepared and is
periodically updated by committees of professionals who are
subject matter experts in practice, instruction, and regulatory
issues. The examination content outline identifies areas of
importance to licensees for them to perform their duties to the
public in a competent and legally responsible manner.
Use the outline as a guide for pre-examination review of
reference material. The outline lists the topics that are on the
examination and the number of questions for each topic. Do
not schedule your examination until you are familiar with the
topics on the outline.
TEXAS EYELASH APPLICATION EXTENSION
40 Scored Items - 55 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass
4 Non-Scored Items - 5 Minutes
1.
Licensing and Regulation - 10%; 4 questions
Health and Safety
Responsibilities of the Licensee
2.
Infection Control – 37.5%; 15 questions
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Implements
Equipment
Work Environment
Safety Procedures
Exposure Incidents
Patch Test
Skin and Eye
Diseases
Disorders
3.
Eyelash Care - 15%; 6 questions
Eyelash Analysis
Eye Shapes
4.
Artificial Eyelashes Application and Removal -
37.5%; 15 questions
Implements
Materials
Products
Application
Isolation and Separation
Removal
REFERENCE LIST
This examination is CLOSED BOOK. The reference materials
listed below were used to prepare the questions for this
examination.
• Milady Standard Esthetics Fundamentals, 11th Edition,
2013, www.milady.cengage.com/esthetics.asp
• The Essential Guide to Lash Extension Technology, 2012,
NovaLash, www.amazon.com
• Texas Administrative Code: Chapter 83, Cosmetologists
Administrative Rules, Texas Administrative Code: Chapter
83, www.tdlr.texas.gov
• Texas Occupations Code, Title 9: Chapters 1602 and 1603,
www.tdlr.texas.gov
WRITTEN SCORE REPORTING
Your score will be given to you immediately following
completion of the examination. The following summary
describes the score reporting process:
▪ On screen – your results will appear immediately on the
computer screen. This will happen automatically at the
end of the time allowed for the examination; if you are
using review features, you will be able to obtain your
score immediately when you indicate that you have
finished and would like to see your results.
- If you pass, you will immediately receive a successful
notification.
- If you do not pass, you will immediately receive an
unsuccessful notification on the screen along with a
diagnostic report indicating your strengths and
weaknesses.
▪ On paper – an official score report will be printed at the
examination site.
NON-SCORED ITEMS
Your examination contains non-scored questions. The use of
such questions is an essential step in developing accurate
future examinations. These questions will NOT be scored and
time to answer them has been added to the time allowed.
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PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
For practical examination questions or concerns, please email
Read the following instructions carefully so that you will be
properly prepared for the examination.
▪ NO conversing or any other form of communication among
candidates is permitted once you enter the examination
area.
▪ A proctor will be monitoring the time during the
examination. Candidates will not receive points for any
activities not completed within the allotted time limits.
▪ During the Practical Examination, you must follow all
appropriate rules for patron protection that will ensure the
health, safety, and welfare of the public.
▪ You may not observe other candidates during the
examination.
▪ Aerosol products are NOT permitted for use during the
examination.
▪ All tasks listed in this bulletin must be performed in order
listed or candidates will NOT receive points.
▪ The time allotted for each service includes time for setup
and cleanup.
▪ It is important to have all needed supplies and equipment
when you arrive for the exam. You will NOT be permitted
to leave the exam area once you arrive and are signed in.
▪ All supplies must be clean, sanitary, unstained. Products
must be labeled in ENGLISH (manufacturer labels are
acceptable).
▪ If you do NOT bring the items listed in the “Supplies and
Equipment” section or bring a wrong item (e.g., non-EPA
approved hospital grade disinfectant), you will NOT receive
points for completing those steps.
▪ Candidates MUST step back and raise their hand at the end
of each section indicating completion.
▪ No markings or colorings around the mannequin's hair,
scalp, or hairline are permitted. Candidates bringing in
mannequins with such markings will not receive points for
the sections of the exam requiring use of these
mannequins.
▪ Cheat sheets and written notes (e.g., written task lines on
containers, bags that are numbered and/or bags with a
written supply list or written instructions) are NOT to be
used during the practical exam. To do so will result in loss
of points for all Procedure Criteria throughout the exam.
Identifying bag for service is allowed.
▪ Items left behind will be discarded.
▪ Cell phones are NOT allowed in the practical examination
room.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A PSI practical examination rater (examiner) may not
evaluate the practical examination of a candidate who is the
rater’s current student, current employee, employer or co-
worker, or is related to the rater by family, personal or
financial interest or other relationship. If you feel the rater
that is assigned to you falls into one or more of these
categories, you must notify the rater immediately. If it is
found that a rater has evaluated a candidate and violated this
policy, the candidate’s examination results may be voided.
Proctors and or raters are NOT allowed to converse with
candidates and therefore are NOT permitted to instruct or
discuss exam results in any way. Please direct all questions
and/or concerns to PSI Customer Service.
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SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
Candidates are responsible for bringing all necessary supplies/equipment needed to perform all services. Review
the practical examination content outline (shown below) to ensure you bring all supplies/equipment you need to
perform these services.
ITEMS THAT ARE NOT TO BE LABELED
The items listed below are NOT TO BE LABELED. Doing so
may result in loss of points.
• Adhesive holder
• Drape(s)
• Gloves
• Individual eyelashes
• Glasses/specs (optional)
• Head draping
• Mannequin head (prepped with eyelash strip
to represent natural lashes)
• Mannequin stand or tripod
• Paper towels
• Small scissors
• Tweezers
• Under-eye pads
ITEMS THAT MUST BE LABELED IN
ENGLISH ONLY
The items listed below MUST BE LABELED (numbering of any
kind is NOT allowed; manufacturer labels are acceptable).
Failure to properly label items may result in loss of points.
• 30x30 kit labeled as “Pre-sanitized, Clean or Disinfected”
• Lash adhesive
• Blood exposure kit / first aid kit
• EPA approved disinfectant or simulated product
• Hand sanitizer
• Trash bag(s)
ITEMS SUPPLIED BY EXAMINATION VENDOR
• Brooms and dust pans
• Covered trash cans
• Mounted wall clock
• Work stations/ manicure table with chairs
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CONTENT OUTLINE
▪ The entire examination will be 57 minutes in length.
▪ Total number of points is 37.
▪ The passing score for the entire Practical examination is 70% (This is 26 points out of 37).
The following information will be used by examiners to grade your performance during the Practical Examination:
All procedure criteria MUST be performed in the order listed for candidate to receive points for the tasks. DO NOT begin any
procedures until the instructions for each section of the examination are read and you have been instructed to begin. It is NOT
necessary to
perform additional or altered steps/tasks not listed below. Items NOT listed below are NOT rated during the
examination. Candidates
MUST step back and raise their hand at the end of each section indicating completion.
CANDIDATE BEGINNING GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
(To be read after all candidates have been checked in and the Rater and candidates are ready to begin).
Welcome to PSI Congratulations on passing your written examination. The proctor for this session will read the instructions, keep time
for each section and can only answer general questions that do not direct or instruct you in any way concerning this examination. The
raters are responsible for observing and rating your skills performance and are not allowed to converse with candidates except to
provide a general salutation. Once the examination begins, you may place all of your supplies in your assigned work station. You may
not observe the work of other candidates. Please do not speak to or assist other candidates during the examination. While you may use
the restroom during the examination please keep in mind that the time will continue to elapse and any instructions you miss will not
be repeated. Only one candidate at a time may leave so please return as quickly as possible.
Does anyone have any questions about the instructions I have just read to you?
The first section is Pre-Examination Set Up and Disinfection. You have 10 minutes to unpack your general supplies and prepare your
work area. You will be informed when you have 5 minutes remaining.
You may begin.
Pre-Examination Set Up and Disinfection - Time Allowed: 10 minutes
Safety Criteria (1 point each):
1. Disinfect work surfaces
2. Properly dispose of waste material
3. Kit remains sanitary
4. Avoid cross contamination
Candidates you have 5 minutes remaining.
Candidates, please stop working.
All scoring has been completed. We will now proceed to the next section of the examination.
The next section is Eyelash Extension Application Service. Please demonstrate applying extensions. You have 25 minutes to complete
this section. You will be informed when you have 13 minutes remaining.
You may begin.
Eyelash Extension Application - - Time Allowed: 25 minutes
Procedure Criteria (1 point each):
1. Sanitize/clean hands
2. Prepare the mannequin for service
3. Protect lower lashes
4. Prepare for extension application
5. Apply extension #1
6. Apply extension #2
7. Apply extension #3
8. Apply extension #4
9. Apply extension #5
10. Apply extension #6
11. Demonstrate separation
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Safety Criteria (1 point each):
1. Properly dispose of waste material
2. Ensure workstation/area remains sanitary
3. Ensure draping is maintained throughout service
4. Replace contaminated items
5. Ensure containers remain closed when not in use
6. Kit remains sanitary
7. Avoid cross contamination
Candidates you have 13 minutes remaining.
Candidates, please stop working.
All scoring has been completed. We will now proceed to the next section of the examination.
The next section is Blood Exposure Incident Service. Please perform procedures for a Client Blood Exposure Incident. You have 12
minutes to complete this section. You will be informed when you have 6 minutes remaining
You may begin.
Blood Exposure Incident – Time Allowed: 12 minutes
Procedure Criteria (1 point each):
1. Wear gloves
2. Apply pressure to simulated cut
3. Clean simulated cut
4. Bandage simulated cut
5. Properly dispose of used materials
6. Sanitize/clean hands
Safety Criteria (1 point each):
1. Properly dispose of waste material
2. Ensure workstation/area remains sanitary
3. Replace contaminated items
4. Ensure containers remain closed when not in use
5. Kit remains sanitary
6. Avoid cross contamination
Candidates you have 6 minutes remaining.
Candidates, please stop working.
All scoring has been completed. We will now proceed to the next section of the examination.
The last section is End of Examination Disinfection. You have 10 minutes to complete this section. You will be informed when you
have 5 minutes remaining.
You may begin.
End of Examination Disinfection – Time Allowed: 10 minutes
Safety Criteria (1 point each):
1. Dispose of used materials
2. Disinfect workstation and clean work area
3. Remove all supplies, materials, and/or personal belongings
Candidates you have 5 minutes remaining.
Candidates, please stop working.
All scoring has been completed.
CANDIDATE FINAL INSTRUCTIONS:
This concludes the practical examination. Please be seated at your assigned station to wait for your score report. Barring any
computer related problems, it should only take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to generate the report. Once you have received your
score report you are required to leave the testing facility immediately. Please be sure to read and review your score report in its
entirety. Raters or proctors are not allowed to discuss your exam or its result. For questions or concerns please wait 24 hours and then
contact PSI customer service. Thank you and have a great day.
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TEXAS EYELASH EXTENSION
EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORM
Before you begin. . .
Read the Candidate Information Bulletin before filling out this registration form. You must provide all information requested and
submit the appropriate fee. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY. Registration forms that are incomplete, illegible, or not accompanied by
the proper fee will be returned unprocessed. Registration fees are not refundable or transferable.
1. Legal Name:
First Name Last Name Middle Name
2. Student Permit Number:
3. Mailing Address:
Number, Street (Must be a physical address, PO Boxes are NOT accepted) Apt/Ste
-
City State Zip Code
4. Telephone: Home
-
Office
-
5. Email: ____________________________________________@______________________________________________________
6. Examination: (Check one)
Written Examination only ($50)
Practical Examination only ($72)
Note: You must pass the Written Examination before you can pay for and schedule the Practical Examination.
7. Total Fees: $_____________.
You may pay by credit card, money order, company check, or cashier’s check. Make check or money order payable to “PSI” and
write your student permit number on it. Cash and personal checks are not accepted.
If paying by credit card, check one: ❑ VISA ❑ MasterCard ❑ American Express ❑ Discover
Card No: ______________________________________________________ Exp. Date: ________________________________
Card Verification No:
_____________
The card verification number may be located on the back of the card (the last
three digits on the signature strip) or on the front of the card (the four digits
to the right and above the card account number).
Billing Street Address: _________________________________________________________ Billing Zip Code: __________________
Cardholder Name (Print): _______________________________________ Signature:________________________________________
8. I am submitting the Examination Accommodations Request form and required documentation.
Yes
No
9. Affidavit: I certify that the information provided on this registration form (and/or telephonically to PSI) is correct. I understand
that any falsification of information may result in denial of licensure. I have read and understand the examination information
bulletin.
Signature: _________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________
Complete and forward this registration form with the applicable examination fee to:
PSI Services LLC * ATTN: Examination Registration TX CO
3210 E Tropicana * Las Vegas, NV * 89121
Fax (702) 932-2666 * (833) 333-4741 * TTY (800) 735-2929
www.psiexams.com
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EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST FORM INSTRUCTIONS
OR OUT-OF-STATE TESTING REQUEST*
All examination centers are equipped to provide access in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Applicants with disabilities or those who would otherwise have difficulty taking the examination should request for alternative
arrangements by Clicking Here.
Requirements for exam accommodation requests:
You are required to submit documentation from the medical authority or learning institution that rendered a diagnosis. Verification
must be uploaded to PSI on the letterhead stationery of the authority or specialist and include the following:
Description of the disability and limitations related to testing
Recommended accommodation/modification
Name, title and telephone number of the medical authority or specialist
Original signature of the medical authority or specialist
*Out-of-State Testing Request for Written Exam; practical must test in Texas. (This request does not require additional
documentation.)
If you are requesting the following, please select Other:
Request for a translated examination. This request does not require additional documentation. You will be advised of the
cost once PSI receives the quote for the translation. This fee will be paid by the candidate.
MAKE SURE YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE EXAMINATION BEFORE
REQUESTING EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATIONS
PSI Services LLC
3210 E Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
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