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Michigan State Board Exam Prep

Exam prep that builds confidence.

Comprehensive Michigan State Board preparation, personal coaching and proven training strategies for theory and practical exams.

Four licenses.
One standard.

Theory and practical preparation for every Michigan beauty licensing track TDH supports.

Cosmetology

  • Theory exam preparation
  • Practical exam preparation

Barbering

  • Theory exam preparation
  • Practical exam preparation

Esthetics

  • Theory exam preparation
  • Practical exam preparation

Manicuring

  • Theory exam preparation
  • Practical exam preparation

What prep includes

Led by a cosmetology educator with more than 23 years in education and administration.

Personal coaching

Guidance shaped around where you are strong and where you need more practice.

Structured training

A clear plan that organizes what to study and when, so nothing is left to chance.

Theory preparation

Focused review of the written exam content for your license.

Practical preparation

Skill-by-skill preparation for the hands-on portion of the board exam.

Mock examinations

Practice under exam-style conditions so test day feels familiar.

Hands-on instruction

Direct instruction from an experienced, licensed cosmetology educator.

Your path to the license

  1. Enroll

    Choose a prep package and reserve your seat, with payment plans available.

  2. Prepare

    Work through theory and practical training with personal coaching.

  3. Practice

    Build confidence with mock examinations before the real thing.

  4. Test

    Sit for your Michigan State Board exam ready for both portions.

Choose your package

Hybrid cohorts with in-person instruction, guided study sessions and on-demand resources. Pick the track that fits where you are.

Most complete

All-Inclusive Success Package

6 weeks, one 90-minute session weekly

  • Practical exam training
  • Theory exam training
  • State Board-approved kit
  • Practice test with feedback
  • 60-minute review session before the exam
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Theory + practical

Exam Prep Essentials, Without Kit

Up to 6 weeks, one 90-minute session weekly

  • Practical exam training
  • Theory exam training
  • Practice test with feedback
  • 60-minute review session before the exam
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Practical only

Practical Only, Bring Your Own Kit

4 weeks, one 90-minute session weekly

  • Practical exam training
  • Practice test with feedback
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Theory only

Theory Only

4 weeks, one 90-minute session weekly

  • Personalized study guides and training tools for your opportunity areas
  • Theory exam training
  • Practice test with feedback
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Flexible payment plans at secure Square checkout Need refresher or retake support? Contact TDH

Keep studying between sessions.

Study guides, practice examinations, checklists and templates from the TDH digital library.

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Study guides

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Checklists

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Your move.

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