Learn cosmetology! Prepare for your cosmetology exam!
Do you want to learn cosmetology?
Do you need to prepare for your cosmetology state board licensing exam?
Filmbook has two cosmetology apps. And one—or both—could be right for you!
The Filmbook® Cosmetology app
Beauty School in an App!™ It’s here. A comprehensive, structured, step-by-step cosmetology curriculum. Available right on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.
Learn cosmetology! Or teach it—using the Filmbook Cosmetology app. This is a full cosmetology curriculum: 37 classes, over 50 how-to films, an illustrated book, and over 100 tests! And it’s available in both a Student Edition and a Teacher Edition.
The Filmbook Cosmetology app covers all cosmetology fundamentals. You’ll learn haircutting, hairstyling, haircoloring, chemical texture, textured hair, hair extensions, and basic skin and nail services. It’s all here.
Plus, you’ll find complete information on sanitation, sterilization, and disinfection.
Learn Cosmetology!
The Filmbook Cosmetology app can help you succeed. No matter what cosmetology school you’re in—or plan to attend.
If you’re a beauty educator, this app gives you a proven, teacher-tested curriculum for students. Every class is organized as a complete salon service. And, if you subscribe to the Teacher Edition, you also get practice service consults for every one of the 37 cosmetology classes and unlimited state board quizzes.
Filmbook Cosmetology. Student-Centered. Teacher-Tested.™

Who is the Filmbook Cosmetology app for?
- Current and future cosmetology students: Learn haircutting, styling, coloring, chemical texture, textured hair, and hair extensions. Works with and enhances any school program.
- Cosmetology apprentices: Learn cosmetology step-by-step. Use the structured practice exercises to build your skills.
- Licensed hairstylists: Refresh your skills. Check your knowledge. Expand your offerings.
- Beauty educators: Build a complete, cost-effective cosmetology program with this curriculum. Rely on the course material in the Filmbook Cosmetology app. It was created by a team of cosmetology educators, curriculum writers, and learning science specialists to successfully train thousands of students at one of the largest cosmetology schools in the U.S. The app also offers you a Teacher Edition with practice service consults for every class, plus unlimited state board quizzes.
- Salon owners: Train your staff. Onboard new hires. Expand your services.
- Anyone interested in learning cosmetology or considering a career in hairstyling. The Filmbook Cosmetology app is a great way to test-drive what it means to be a professional cosmetologist. Or get a jump on the skills you’ll need in beauty school.
The Filmbook® State Board App
State board? State of total confidence.™ You can prep to pass your cosmetology state board exam—with the Filmbook® State Board app for iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.
The Filmbook State Board app is specifically designed for the way artists learn.
It’s the only cosmetology state board app that gives you over 20 minutes of film on state board topics. An easy-to-read book that tracks along with the film. Unlimited state board quizzes for one low fixed price. And state-specific laws and rules questions for every state.
Prepare for your cosmetology licensing exam
Cosmetology school is expensive. And state board is stressful. The Filmbook State Board app is here to help. No matter what cosmetology school you attend.

Who is the Filmbook State Board app for?
- Cosmetology students, enrolled at any cosmetology school.
- Beauty educators who need to make sure their students are studying for the state board exam effectively.
- Cosmetology school administrators who need to increase their cosmetology school licensure rate.
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Learn more about cosmetology and passing the state board licensing exam on the Filmbook cosmetology blog. It’s a great resource for anyone interested in cosmetology!
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