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Michigan State Nail Technician / Manicurist Licensing Exam

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1

Learn the PSI format and Michigan licensing rules

Study the PSI theory blueprint (60 scored items, 90 minutes, 45 to pass), the five practical topic areas, MCL 339.1209 training hours, MiPLUS applications, renewal under MCL 339.411, and Michigan's prohibitions in R 338.2179g.

4
hours
2

Master infection control and workplace safety (50%)

Drill Michigan's R 338.2171a disinfection sequence, sterilization after blood contact under R 338.2179e, Standard Precautions, SDS sections, OSHA, EPA and FDA roles, ventilation, safe water temperature and electrical safety.

8
hours
3

Study nail and skin analysis, disorders and consultation (18%)

Review nail and skin structure, nail and skin disorders and diseases, patch tests, adverse reactions, and when to decline a manicure, pedicure or enhancement and refer the client to a physician.

4
hours
4

Practice nail care, skin care and enhancements (32%)

Rehearse the manicure, pedicure and massage sequence, callus care without blades, hot towels and paraffin safety, tip application, forms with liquid and powder, gels, and safe removal, timed like the PSI practical.

6
hours
Estimated total study time
22 hours
That's about 3 weeks at 10 hours/week

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MI Nail Tech-Specific Topics Covered

Michigan Occupational Code Article 12 (MCL 339.1201 to 339.1219) and 2024 PA 78 training hoursCosmetology General Rules R 338.2101 to R 338.2195, including R 338.2171a disinfectionR 338.2179g prohibitions: MMA monomer, blades, styptic pencils, nail white pencilsR 338.2179e blood-spill procedure (sterilize tools that touched blood)Two-year renewal through MiPLUS; no practice after the expiration date

MI Nail Tech Exam Details

Michigan State Nail Technician / Manicurist Licensing Exam

Administered by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Board of Cosmetology; tests by PSI Services

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Theory: 45 of 60 scored points (75%); practical: 33 of 42 points (PSI Michigan Manicurist Test Taker Guide)
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90
Minutes
$167 for the PSI theory and practical tests together, or $93 for either test alone (PSI Test Taker Guide eff. 2026-05-20), plus LARA's $63 application and 2-year license fee
Exam Fee
Study time: 2-3 weeks
Prerequisites: At least 17, good moral character, ninth-grade education, and 600 training hours if training began on or after July 1, 2024 (400 hours if earlier) in a licensed school, or at least 6 months as an apprentice in a licensed establishment (MCL 339.1209)

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