Published by Louisville Beauty Academy
A Kentucky State-Licensed and State-Accredited Beauty College
May 2025
At Louisville Beauty Academy, we are committed to uplifting every student—regardless of their language background—by providing access, opportunity, and the most up-to-date information affecting your beauty education journey. We are excited to share a new development from the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology (KBC) and PSI, the national testing provider for beauty licensure exams.
🕰️ What Was the Old Process?
Historically, students who required testing in a language other than English had to go through a multi-step, often slow and confusing process:
- Request approval by emailing the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology at kbc@ky.gov.
- Wait for approval.
- Then contact PSI separately to schedule the exam in the requested language—if it was available.
This manual system created delays, confusion, and additional work for students already navigating licensure exams. Many multilingual students, especially those new to English, faced added barriers to scheduling their exams.
✅ What’s New as of May 2025?
Thanks to a new collaboration between KBC and PSI, all test takers can now independently select their preferred language directly through their PSI online account—no separate emails or approvals required.
This new self-service language selection feature empowers candidates to manage their exam preferences quickly and easily.
🔍 Step-by-Step: How to Choose Your Language Now
👉 If You Have Already Scheduled an Exam:
- Log in to your PSI account.
- Click on the “Manage” tab.
- Use the drop-down menu to select your preferred language.
- Confirm the update and proceed as normal.
👉 If You Have Received Your PSI Eligibility Email (But Haven’t Scheduled Yet):
- Log in to your PSI account.
- Start the process to schedule your exam by selecting your exam type.
- On the next screen, click the “Change Test Language” button.
- Select your preferred language from the list.
- Complete the scheduling process and submit payment.
🌎 Why This Matters
This is a major win for diversity, equity, and inclusion in Kentucky’s beauty education system. At Louisville Beauty Academy, where many of our students are first-generation Americans, immigrants, and English language learners, this change reflects a deeper respect for the multicultural reality of the beauty industry.
No longer do students need to wait, ask for permission, or struggle to get their testing language adjusted. You have the power to choose—and that’s exactly what education should offer.
💬 Need Help?
Louisville Beauty Academy is here for you every step of the way—from enrollment to exam day. If you have questions about navigating your PSI account, choosing a language, or preparing for the exam, we can walk you through it in-person or over the phone.
📧 Email us: study@LouisvilleBeautyAcademy.net
📱 Call or text: 502-625-5531
🌐 Visit: www.LouisvilleBeautyAcademy.net
🙌 Final Thoughts
This change gives you more control, more flexibility, and a smoother path toward your Kentucky State Beauty License. At Louisville Beauty Academy, we celebrate every step toward equity and student empowerment. Thank you to the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology and PSI for listening to student needs and modernizing the process.
We’re proud to serve you. Let’s keep growing—together.
