Format

Korean Hairdresser exam at a glance

Prepare separately for the 60-item written test and roughly 145-minute practical.

Written: 60 items in 60 minutes

The four-option test covers hair theory, hygiene, cosmetics and salon decisions.

Practical: hairdressing work

Q-Net describes an approximately 2-hour-25-minute task exam. Recheck current tasks and required materials.

60 items · 60 minTask · about 145 min60 in each stage

Each stage requires 60

Written and practical are each scored out of 100 with a pass mark of 60.

Separate 2026 from the next standard

The current 2022–2026 specification is ending; 2027 candidates must verify the 2027–2031 transition.