Texas Esthetician Practical Exam Kit List & Checklist
Every item, the exact must-label vs. do-not-label rules, and all 8 timed stations for the Texas Esthetician practical exam, administered by PSI on behalf of TDLR — sourced directly from the official PSI Candidate Information Bulletin effective January 1, 2026.
1h 41m
Total Exam Length
70%
Passing Score (54/76 pts)
8
Timed Sections
76
Total Points
Interactive kit checklist
Tick items as you pack — your progress is saved on this device. Print or save it as a PDF to check your bag the night before.
Products & containers you must bring
Label each in English (manufacturer labels are acceptable; numbering of any kind is not allowed).
Tools & disposables you must bring
Do NOT label these — labeling a do-not-label item can lose points.
Already provided at the exam site — don't bring these
- Work area and chair
- Covered trash cans
- Mounted wall clock
- Brooms and dust pans
Station-by-station step order
Every task must be performed in this exact order — the time allotted for each section includes setup and cleanup, and you cannot leave the exam area once you've signed in.
1. Pre-Exam Set Up & Disinfection
10 min- • Disinfect work surfaces, dispose of waste, kit remains sanitary
2. Cleansing
14 min- • Perform a cleansing service on the mannequin
3. Steaming
7 min- • Perform a steaming service
4. Massage
17 min- • Demonstrate massage manipulations
5. Mask & Moisturizing
17 min- • Perform a mask and moisturizing service
6. Waxing with Soft Wax
14 min- • Apply a simulated soft-wax product to one eyebrow — application, fabric strip, removal, post-wax product
7. Blood Exposure Incident
12 min- • Full procedure on a simulated cut — gloves, pressure, cleaning, bandaging, disposal
8. End of Exam Disinfection
10 min- • Dispose of materials, disinfect the workstation, remove all supplies and belongings
Rules that cost candidates real points
- •All services are performed on a mannequin — no live models.
- •All tasks must be performed in the order listed — steps out of order, or not completed within the allotted time, are not scored.
- •Follow the bulletin's two labeling lists exactly: label the required products in English, but do NOT label tools/disposables. Numbering any item is never allowed; an identifying bag for a service is fine.
- •Cheat sheets and written notes — including numbered bags or bags with a written supply list — are prohibited and cost points across all Procedure Criteria.
- •Aerosol products are not permitted.
- •Raise your hand at the end of each section to signal completion.
- •Cell phones are not allowed in the practical room, and anything left behind is discarded.
Where to get your kit
You can assemble this kit yourself from what you already used in school, or buy a pre-packed Texas esthetician state-board kit from a beauty-supply vendor. If you buy one, verify it against the list above first — confirm it matches the January 1, 2026 bulletin.
Common Questions
How long is the Texas esthetician practical exam, and what score do I need to pass?
As of the January 1, 2026 Candidate Information Bulletin, the practical exam runs 1 hour and 41 minutes across 8 sections, worth 76 total points. You need 70% — 54 of 76 points — to pass. The written exam is 75 scored items in 105 minutes (also 70% to pass).
What services are tested on the Texas esthetician practical exam?
Six graded services plus setup and cleanup: a cleansing service, a steaming service, massage manipulations, a mask and moisturizing service, a soft-wax waxing service on one eyebrow, and a blood exposure incident procedure — performed in that exact order.
Which kit items must be labeled in English, and which can't be labeled at all?
Products — your disinfectant, hand sanitizer, cleansing product, astringent, antiseptic lotion, eye makeup remover, mask/pack product, massage product, moisturizer, simulated soft wax, and blood-exposure kit — MUST be labeled in English. Tools and disposables — drapes, gloves or finger cots, mask brush, fabric strips, cotton, applicators, mannequin stand, towels — must NOT be labeled. Numbering any item is never allowed.
What happens if I'm missing a required kit item on exam day?
You bring everything yourself and can't leave the exam area once you've signed in. Missing or non-approved items — or a prohibited aerosol product — mean you lose the points for any step requiring that item. Check every item against your bag the night before.
Where can I find the official, most current kit list?
This page is built from the PSI Esthetician Candidate Information Bulletin effective January 1, 2026. Requirements are updated periodically, so confirm against your own bulletin at psiexams.com before your exam date.