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Cosmetologist License (Chemical)

Licensing authority: Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering · Application information

Licensure by examination after approved apprenticeship

All of the following:

Accommodation
A qualifying disability may support an oral examination or other approved accommodation; this is not a separately registered assessment.
Application
Submit the Board application, affidavit of completed training, applicable fee, current photograph and required lawful-presence documentation.
Exam eligibility
At least 17 years of age or a high school graduate (59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4)); student entry requires eighth-grade education or equivalent and statutory age eligibility.
Older board page
The Board cosmetology examination page still states 1500 hours and age over 16. The controlling statute requires the current 1000/1250-hour curricula and examination eligibility at age 17 or high-school graduation; the Board September 21, 2026 newsletter reiterates that age rule.
Retakes
Only a failed portion is retaken. After four failures, 120 review hours are required by OAC 175:10-9-32.
Timing
Delayed application after course completion requires the review hours in OAC 175:10-9-33; those time limits are applicant conditions.
Training
Board-approved supervised apprenticeship: 2250 hours for cosmetology or 1200 hours for manicuring and facial/esthetics under OAC 175:10-9-2; register before beginning and provide the instructor affidavit on completion.
Licensure from an existing Oklahoma barber licence

All of the following:

Practical requirement
OAC 175:10-9-25(c) requires written and practical outcomes; the crossover provision expressly mentions written eligibility but does not waive the practical outcome.
Prior licence
Current Oklahoma barber licence in good standing.
Training
The Board crossover rule awards 1200 hours and asks for 300 cosmetology school hours in an approved crossover curriculum.
Licensure after delayed examination registration or licence application

All of the following:

Accommodation
A qualifying disability may support an oral examination or other approved accommodation; this is not a separately registered assessment.
Application
Submit the Board application, affidavit of completed training, applicable fee, current photograph and required lawful-presence documentation.
Exam eligibility
At least 17 years of age or a high school graduate (59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4)); student entry requires eighth-grade education or equivalent and statutory age eligibility.
Older board page
The Board cosmetology examination page still states 1500 hours and age over 16. The controlling statute requires the current 1000/1250-hour curricula and examination eligibility at age 17 or high-school graduation; the Board September 21, 2026 newsletter reiterates that age rule.
Retakes
Only a failed portion is retaken. After four failures, 120 review hours are required by OAC 175:10-9-32.
Route condition
Delayed registration: 120 review hours for cosmetologists and instructors, 40 for manicurists, facialists and cosmeticians after one to five years; after five years use the expired-licence schedule.
Timing
Delayed application after course completion requires the review hours in OAC 175:10-9-33; those time limits are applicant conditions.
Training
Complete 1250 chemical-use cosmetology hours under OAC 175:10-3-34(a), or the public-school 1000 cosmetology plus 250 related-subject pathway under subsection (b).
Discretionary reinstatement following suspension or revocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discretion
Reinstatement rests in the Board’s discretion; no identifiable additional examination is specified by 59 O.S. 199.3(C). Any individual order governs the applicant.
Eligibility
Apply only after 30 days.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure by domestic reciprocity
Cosmetology Reciprocity State Rules, Regulations and Law Test (practice unavailable)
Documents
The Board may require independently certified documents; non-English-speaking applicants must contact the Board about licensing and hour-transfer requirements.
Interview
The reciprocal rule requires a complete application and an in-person Board-office interview.
Prior licence
Comply with the licensing requirements of another state, territory or province and hold its current licence, verified by certification.
Universal recognition
59 O.S. 4150.1(B)(1) applies only when there is no statutory reciprocity authority for the same discipline and practice level. Cosmetology has express reciprocity under 59 O.S. 199.13; no separate universal-recognition route is established.
Licensure after retaking a failed examination portion

All of the following:

Accommodation
A qualifying disability may support an oral examination or other approved accommodation; this is not a separately registered assessment.
Application
Submit the Board application, affidavit of completed training, applicable fee, current photograph and required lawful-presence documentation.
Exam eligibility
At least 17 years of age or a high school graduate (59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4)); student entry requires eighth-grade education or equivalent and statutory age eligibility.
Older board page
The Board cosmetology examination page still states 1500 hours and age over 16. The controlling statute requires the current 1000/1250-hour curricula and examination eligibility at age 17 or high-school graduation; the Board September 21, 2026 newsletter reiterates that age rule.
Retakes
Only a failed portion is retaken. After four failures, 120 review hours are required by OAC 175:10-9-32.
Route condition
Retake only each failed portion; both passing outcomes remain required for licensure.
Timing
Delayed application after course completion requires the review hours in OAC 175:10-9-33; those time limits are applicant conditions.
Training
Complete 1250 chemical-use cosmetology hours under OAC 175:10-3-34(a), or the public-school 1000 cosmetology plus 250 related-subject pathway under subsection (b).
Renewal of a licence expired five years or longer

All of the following:

Accommodation
A qualifying disability may support an oral examination or other approved accommodation; this is not a separately registered assessment.
Application
Submit the Board application, affidavit of completed training, applicable fee, current photograph and required lawful-presence documentation.
Exam eligibility
At least 17 years of age or a high school graduate (59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4)); student entry requires eighth-grade education or equivalent and statutory age eligibility.
Older board page
The Board cosmetology examination page still states 1500 hours and age over 16. The controlling statute requires the current 1000/1250-hour curricula and examination eligibility at age 17 or high-school graduation; the Board September 21, 2026 newsletter reiterates that age rule.
Restoration
Licence expired five years or longer. Complete 250 review hours for basic cosmetology, or 100 for each instructor, manicurist or facial operator, then the applicable current examinations. Cosmetician restoration uses the 100-hour schedule in the Board compilation; its newer statutory table no longer names cosmetician.
Retakes
Only a failed portion is retaken. After four failures, 120 review hours are required by OAC 175:10-9-32.
Timing
Delayed application after course completion requires the review hours in OAC 175:10-9-33; those time limits are applicant conditions.
Training
Complete 1250 chemical-use cosmetology hours under OAC 175:10-3-34(a), or the public-school 1000 cosmetology plus 250 related-subject pathway under subsection (b).
Licensure by foreign reciprocity with qualifying continuous practice
Cosmetology Reciprocity State Rules, Regulations and Law Test (practice unavailable)
Documents
Board discretion, credible agency document verification at applicant expense, interview and other implementing application requirements apply. No foreign reciprocal temporary work permit is issued.
Education
High school education for instructor licences; eighth-grade equivalence for operator licences.
Foreign eligibility
Hold a current foreign/territorial licence and show at least three years of immediately preceding continuous practice.
Foreign licensed applicant without qualifying three year practice

All of the following:

Accommodation
A qualifying disability may support an oral examination or other approved accommodation; this is not a separately registered assessment.
Application
Submit the Board application, affidavit of completed training, applicable fee, current photograph and required lawful-presence documentation.
Exam eligibility
At least 17 years of age or a high school graduate (59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4)); student entry requires eighth-grade education or equivalent and statutory age eligibility.
Foreign eligibility
Current foreign/territorial licence but unable to demonstrate three years of immediately preceding continuous practice; practical, written and Oklahoma law test outcomes are required by 59 O.S. 199.13(C).
Older board page
The Board cosmetology examination page still states 1500 hours and age over 16. The controlling statute requires the current 1000/1250-hour curricula and examination eligibility at age 17 or high-school graduation; the Board September 21, 2026 newsletter reiterates that age rule.
Retakes
Only a failed portion is retaken. After four failures, 120 review hours are required by OAC 175:10-9-32.
Timing
Delayed application after course completion requires the review hours in OAC 175:10-9-33; those time limits are applicant conditions.
Training
Complete 1250 chemical-use cosmetology hours under OAC 175:10-3-34(a), or the public-school 1000 cosmetology plus 250 related-subject pathway under subsection (b).
Licensure by foreign reciprocity with qualifying continuous practice
Cosmetology Reciprocity State Rules, Regulations and Law Test (practice unavailable)
Documents
Board discretion, credible agency document verification at applicant expense, interview and other implementing application requirements apply. No foreign reciprocal temporary work permit is issued.
Education
High school education for instructor licences; eighth-grade equivalence for operator licences.
Foreign eligibility
Do not hold a current foreign/territorial licence; show at least three years of immediately preceding continuous practice. The lower-ranked reciprocal rule describes jurisdictions that do not issue a licence; the broader statutory criterion controls.
Late renewal before the five year examination threshold
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Expiration
Licence expired less than five years; submit renewal and penalty fees.
Practice
Do not practise until the licence is valid again.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Expedited reciprocal licensing for military personnel or spouse
Cosmetology Reciprocity State Rules, Regulations and Law Test (practice unavailable)
Deadline
Issue within 30 days when qualifications are met; fees for application and initial issuance are waived under 59 O.S. 4100.8.
Eligibility
Active-duty military member or accompanying spouse with a current licence of equivalent scope, transfer or honourable-discharge orders to Oklahoma, equivalent education/training/experience, and good standing.
Examination
Military recognition does not automatically dispense with testing under 59 O.S. 4100.7; the ordinary reciprocity law examination remains involved, subject to Board consideration.
Statutory eyelash conflict
Not applicable to this licence.
Resumption following qualifying military service
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Military service
Existing licensee returning within six months after honourable release; notify the Board in writing. The licence is preserved during service.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure by examination with recognised military training

All of the following:

Accommodation
A qualifying disability may support an oral examination or other approved accommodation; this is not a separately registered assessment.
Application
Submit the Board application, affidavit of completed training, applicable fee, current photograph and required lawful-presence documentation.
Exam eligibility
At least 17 years of age or a high school graduate (59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4)); student entry requires eighth-grade education or equivalent and statutory age eligibility.
Military training
Board must credit equivalent military training and experience in the most favourable manner under 59 O.S. 4100.4; remaining statutory qualifications and identified examinations still apply.
Older board page
The Board cosmetology examination page still states 1500 hours and age over 16. The controlling statute requires the current 1000/1250-hour curricula and examination eligibility at age 17 or high-school graduation; the Board September 21, 2026 newsletter reiterates that age rule.
Retakes
Only a failed portion is retaken. After four failures, 120 review hours are required by OAC 175:10-9-32.
Timing
Delayed application after course completion requires the review hours in OAC 175:10-9-33; those time limits are applicant conditions.
Training
Complete 1250 chemical-use cosmetology hours under OAC 175:10-3-34(a), or the public-school 1000 cosmetology plus 250 related-subject pathway under subsection (b).
Routine licence or certificate renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Renewal
Submit renewal application and applicable fee. Beginning November 1, 2025, annual renewals in 59 O.S. 199.14 are biennial.
Scope
Renewal maintains the existing licence/certificate and does not grant an additional occupation or specialty.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure by examination after school training

All of the following:

Accommodation
A qualifying disability may support an oral examination or other approved accommodation; this is not a separately registered assessment.
Application
Submit the Board application, affidavit of completed training, applicable fee, current photograph and required lawful-presence documentation.
Exam eligibility
At least 17 years of age or a high school graduate (59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4)); student entry requires eighth-grade education or equivalent and statutory age eligibility.
Older board page
The Board cosmetology examination page still states 1500 hours and age over 16. The controlling statute requires the current 1000/1250-hour curricula and examination eligibility at age 17 or high-school graduation; the Board September 21, 2026 newsletter reiterates that age rule.
Retakes
Only a failed portion is retaken. After four failures, 120 review hours are required by OAC 175:10-9-32.
Timing
Delayed application after course completion requires the review hours in OAC 175:10-9-33; those time limits are applicant conditions.
Training
Complete 1250 chemical-use cosmetology hours under OAC 175:10-3-34(a), or the public-school 1000 cosmetology plus 250 related-subject pathway under subsection (b).

Cosmetologist License (Non-Chemical)

Licensing authority: Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering · Application information

Licensure after delayed examination registration or licence application

All of the following:

Accommodation
A qualifying disability may support an oral examination or other approved accommodation; this is not a separately registered assessment.
Application
Submit the Board application, affidavit of completed training, applicable fee, current photograph and required lawful-presence documentation.
Exam eligibility
At least 17 years of age or a high school graduate (59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4)); student entry requires eighth-grade education or equivalent and statutory age eligibility.
Older board page
The Board cosmetology examination page still states 1500 hours and age over 16. The controlling statute requires the current 1000/1250-hour curricula and examination eligibility at age 17 or high-school graduation; the Board September 21, 2026 newsletter reiterates that age rule.
Retakes
Only a failed portion is retaken. After four failures, 120 review hours are required by OAC 175:10-9-32.
Route condition
Delayed registration: 120 review hours for cosmetologists and instructors, 40 for manicurists, facialists and cosmeticians after one to five years; after five years use the expired-licence schedule.
Timing
Delayed application after course completion requires the review hours in OAC 175:10-9-33; those time limits are applicant conditions.
Training
Complete 1000 nonchemical cosmetology hours under OAC 175:10-3-34(d).
Discretionary reinstatement following suspension or revocation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discretion
Reinstatement rests in the Board’s discretion; no identifiable additional examination is specified by 59 O.S. 199.3(C). Any individual order governs the applicant.
Eligibility
Apply only after 30 days.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure by domestic reciprocity
Cosmetology Reciprocity State Rules, Regulations and Law Test (practice unavailable)
Documents
The Board may require independently certified documents; non-English-speaking applicants must contact the Board about licensing and hour-transfer requirements.
Interview
The reciprocal rule requires a complete application and an in-person Board-office interview.
Prior licence
Comply with the licensing requirements of another state, territory or province and hold its current licence, verified by certification.
Licensure after retaking a failed examination portion

All of the following:

Accommodation
A qualifying disability may support an oral examination or other approved accommodation; this is not a separately registered assessment.
Application
Submit the Board application, affidavit of completed training, applicable fee, current photograph and required lawful-presence documentation.
Exam eligibility
At least 17 years of age or a high school graduate (59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4)); student entry requires eighth-grade education or equivalent and statutory age eligibility.
Older board page
The Board cosmetology examination page still states 1500 hours and age over 16. The controlling statute requires the current 1000/1250-hour curricula and examination eligibility at age 17 or high-school graduation; the Board September 21, 2026 newsletter reiterates that age rule.
Retakes
Only a failed portion is retaken. After four failures, 120 review hours are required by OAC 175:10-9-32.
Route condition
Retake only each failed portion; both passing outcomes remain required for licensure.
Timing
Delayed application after course completion requires the review hours in OAC 175:10-9-33; those time limits are applicant conditions.
Training
Complete 1000 nonchemical cosmetology hours under OAC 175:10-3-34(d).
Renewal of a licence expired five years or longer

All of the following:

Accommodation
A qualifying disability may support an oral examination or other approved accommodation; this is not a separately registered assessment.
Application
Submit the Board application, affidavit of completed training, applicable fee, current photograph and required lawful-presence documentation.
Exam eligibility
At least 17 years of age or a high school graduate (59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4)); student entry requires eighth-grade education or equivalent and statutory age eligibility.
Older board page
The Board cosmetology examination page still states 1500 hours and age over 16. The controlling statute requires the current 1000/1250-hour curricula and examination eligibility at age 17 or high-school graduation; the Board September 21, 2026 newsletter reiterates that age rule.
Restoration
Licence expired five years or longer. Complete 250 review hours for basic cosmetology, or 100 for each instructor, manicurist or facial operator, then the applicable current examinations. Cosmetician restoration uses the 100-hour schedule in the Board compilation; its newer statutory table no longer names cosmetician.
Retakes
Only a failed portion is retaken. After four failures, 120 review hours are required by OAC 175:10-9-32.
Timing
Delayed application after course completion requires the review hours in OAC 175:10-9-33; those time limits are applicant conditions.
Training
Complete 1000 nonchemical cosmetology hours under OAC 175:10-3-34(d).
Licensure by foreign reciprocity with qualifying continuous practice
Cosmetology Reciprocity State Rules, Regulations and Law Test (practice unavailable)
Documents
Board discretion, credible agency document verification at applicant expense, interview and other implementing application requirements apply. No foreign reciprocal temporary work permit is issued.
Education
High school education for instructor licences; eighth-grade equivalence for operator licences.
Foreign eligibility
Hold a current foreign/territorial licence and show at least three years of immediately preceding continuous practice.
Foreign licensed applicant without qualifying three year practice

All of the following:

  • National Cosmetology Theory Examination
  • Cosmetology (Non-Chemical) Practical Examination (assessment without a question bank)
  • Cosmetology Reciprocity State Rules, Regulations and Law Test (practice unavailable)
Accommodation
A qualifying disability may support an oral examination or other approved accommodation; this is not a separately registered assessment.
Application
Submit the Board application, affidavit of completed training, applicable fee, current photograph and required lawful-presence documentation.
Exam eligibility
At least 17 years of age or a high school graduate (59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4)); student entry requires eighth-grade education or equivalent and statutory age eligibility.
Foreign eligibility
Current foreign/territorial licence but unable to demonstrate three years of immediately preceding continuous practice; practical, written and Oklahoma law test outcomes are required by 59 O.S. 199.13(C).
Older board page
The Board cosmetology examination page still states 1500 hours and age over 16. The controlling statute requires the current 1000/1250-hour curricula and examination eligibility at age 17 or high-school graduation; the Board September 21, 2026 newsletter reiterates that age rule.
Retakes
Only a failed portion is retaken. After four failures, 120 review hours are required by OAC 175:10-9-32.
Timing
Delayed application after course completion requires the review hours in OAC 175:10-9-33; those time limits are applicant conditions.
Training
Complete 1000 nonchemical cosmetology hours under OAC 175:10-3-34(d).
Licensure by foreign reciprocity with qualifying continuous practice
Cosmetology Reciprocity State Rules, Regulations and Law Test (practice unavailable)
Documents
Board discretion, credible agency document verification at applicant expense, interview and other implementing application requirements apply. No foreign reciprocal temporary work permit is issued.
Education
High school education for instructor licences; eighth-grade equivalence for operator licences.
Foreign eligibility
Do not hold a current foreign/territorial licence; show at least three years of immediately preceding continuous practice. The lower-ranked reciprocal rule describes jurisdictions that do not issue a licence; the broader statutory criterion controls.
Late renewal before the five year examination threshold
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Expiration
Licence expired less than five years; submit renewal and penalty fees.
Practice
Do not practise until the licence is valid again.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Expedited reciprocal licensing for military personnel or spouse
Cosmetology Reciprocity State Rules, Regulations and Law Test (practice unavailable)
Deadline
Issue within 30 days when qualifications are met; fees for application and initial issuance are waived under 59 O.S. 4100.8.
Eligibility
Active-duty military member or accompanying spouse with a current licence of equivalent scope, transfer or honourable-discharge orders to Oklahoma, equivalent education/training/experience, and good standing.
Examination
Military recognition does not automatically dispense with testing under 59 O.S. 4100.7; the ordinary reciprocity law examination remains involved, subject to Board consideration.
Statutory eyelash conflict
Not applicable to this licence.
Resumption following qualifying military service
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Military service
Existing licensee returning within six months after honourable release; notify the Board in writing. The licence is preserved during service.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure by examination with recognised military training

All of the following:

Accommodation
A qualifying disability may support an oral examination or other approved accommodation; this is not a separately registered assessment.
Application
Submit the Board application, affidavit of completed training, applicable fee, current photograph and required lawful-presence documentation.
Exam eligibility
At least 17 years of age or a high school graduate (59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4)); student entry requires eighth-grade education or equivalent and statutory age eligibility.
Military training
Board must credit equivalent military training and experience in the most favourable manner under 59 O.S. 4100.4; remaining statutory qualifications and identified examinations still apply.
Older board page
The Board cosmetology examination page still states 1500 hours and age over 16. The controlling statute requires the current 1000/1250-hour curricula and examination eligibility at age 17 or high-school graduation; the Board September 21, 2026 newsletter reiterates that age rule.
Retakes
Only a failed portion is retaken. After four failures, 120 review hours are required by OAC 175:10-9-32.
Timing
Delayed application after course completion requires the review hours in OAC 175:10-9-33; those time limits are applicant conditions.
Training
Complete 1000 nonchemical cosmetology hours under OAC 175:10-3-34(d).
Routine licence or certificate renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Renewal
Submit renewal application and applicable fee. Beginning November 1, 2025, annual renewals in 59 O.S. 199.14 are biennial.
Scope
Renewal maintains the existing licence/certificate and does not grant an additional occupation or specialty.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure by examination after school training

All of the following:

Accommodation
A qualifying disability may support an oral examination or other approved accommodation; this is not a separately registered assessment.
Application
Submit the Board application, affidavit of completed training, applicable fee, current photograph and required lawful-presence documentation.
Exam eligibility
At least 17 years of age or a high school graduate (59 O.S. 199.7(L)(4)); student entry requires eighth-grade education or equivalent and statutory age eligibility.
Older board page
The Board cosmetology examination page still states 1500 hours and age over 16. The controlling statute requires the current 1000/1250-hour curricula and examination eligibility at age 17 or high-school graduation; the Board September 21, 2026 newsletter reiterates that age rule.
Retakes
Only a failed portion is retaken. After four failures, 120 review hours are required by OAC 175:10-9-32.
Timing
Delayed application after course completion requires the review hours in OAC 175:10-9-33; those time limits are applicant conditions.
Training
Complete 1000 nonchemical cosmetology hours under OAC 175:10-3-34(d).

Cosmetology Student or Apprentice Permit to Work

Licensing authority: Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering · Application information

Work permit pending the registered cosmetology examination

All of the following:

Completion
Complete the cosmetology course and register for the examination; this temporary permit is not the full licence.
Limits
OAC 175:10-9-31 terminates further permits following an unexcused nonappearance or a second exam failure. Pre-registered students with incomplete hours do not receive a permit.
Posting
Post the work permit at the work station with a current photograph.

Cosmetology Reciprocity State Rules, Regulations and Law Test

Examination outline
  • Oklahoma state rules, regulations and law
Examination sources

Cosmetology Practical Examination

This assessment does not have a question bank.

Examination sources

National Cosmetology Theory Examination

Provider
Developed by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC); computer-based testing administered by test administration companies and states upon approval and authorization of NIC
Format
Multiple-choice theory examination; each question has four answer options, only one of which is correct
Exam questions
110 items, of which 100 items are weighted and contribute to the final score
Time limit
90 minutes
Examination outline
  • Scientific Concepts (35% of items) (35%)
    • Infection control and safety practices — Identify cause/transmission of diseases and infections
    • Infection control and safety practices — Identify the purpose and differentiate among the categories of infection control: Sanitation; Disinfection; Sterilization
    • Infection control and safety practices — Recognize how cross-contamination occurs and how it can be prevented (e.g., single use and multi-use items)
    • Infection control and safety practices — Apply blood exposure procedures
    • Infection control and safety practices — Identify requirements of government agencies: OSHA; EPA
    • Human anatomy and physiology — Identify function and structure of the: Hair and scalp; Skin; Nails
    • Human anatomy and physiology — Recognize signs and symptoms of conditions, disorders, and diseases related to: Hair and scalp; Skin; Nails
    • Human anatomy and physiology — Identify muscles and joints and their functions related to: Head and face; Arms and hands; Legs and feet
    • Human anatomy and physiology — Identify functions of: Nervous system; Circulatory system
    • Basic chemistry used in Cosmetology — Recognize purpose and effects of ingredients
    • Basic chemistry used in Cosmetology — Recognize interactions between chemicals
    • Basic chemistry used in Cosmetology — Recognize chemical reactions (e.g., overexposure, chemical burn)
    • Basic chemistry used in Cosmetology — Recognize the values of the pH scale
  • Hair Care and Services (45% of items) (45%)
    • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation — Evaluate condition of client’s hair and scalp
    • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation — Recognize conditions that would prohibit service (i.e., contraindications)
    • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation — Utilize preliminary tests (e.g., predisposition and strand tests)
    • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation — Recommend services or products based on client needs
    • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation — Establish/Maintain client records (e.g., service history, client card, medical history)
    • Hair care and services- Tools used in hair care services — Identify purpose, function, and infection control procedures of items: Equipment (e.g., chair, workstation); Implements (e.g., razors, shears, combs/brushes); Supplies and materials (e.g., towels, drapes, neck strips); Electrical tools (e.g., irons, blow dryers, clippers)
    • Hair care and services- Tools used in hair care services — Demonstrate safe practices: Tools/Implements; Ergonomics
    • Hair care principles and procedures — Demonstrate shampooing and conditioning
    • Hair care principles and procedures — Demonstrate scalp treatments and scalp massage
    • Hair care principles and procedures — Demonstrate draping (e.g., chemical, shampoo, cutting, styling)
    • Hair care principles and procedures — Recognize differences in hair care principles and procedures based on various hair types and textures
    • Hair design principles and procedures — Demonstrate hair cutting and shaping
    • Hair design principles and procedures — Demonstrate hair styling: Wet styling; Thermal styling; Natural hair styling (e.g., braiding)
    • Hair design principles and procedures — Apply, maintain, and remove hair enhancements: Wigs and hairpieces; Hair additions (e.g., taping, bonding, fusion, linking)
    • Hair design principles and procedures — Apply principles of balance and hair design (e.g., facial shape, physical structure)
    • Hair design principles and procedures — Recognize differences in hair design principles and procedures based on various hair types and textures
    • Chemical services principles and procedures — Perform hair color services (e.g., virgin, retouch, lightening, foiling, balayage, color formulation, color correction)
    • Chemical services principles and procedures — Perform chemical hair relaxer/restructurizer and curl reduction (e.g., hydroxide, thio, keratin) service
    • Chemical services principles and procedures — Perform chemical waving/texturizing (e.g., alkaline, acid, non-thio) services
    • Chemical services principles and procedures — Understand the chemical products used for the various hair texture types
  • Skin Care and Services (10% of items) (10%)
    • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation — Evaluate client’s skin: Type; Condition
    • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation — Recognize conditions that would prohibit service (i.e., contraindications)
    • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation — Recommend services or products based on client needs
    • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation — Establish/Maintain client records (e.g., service history, client card, medical history)
    • Tools used for skin care services — Identify purpose, function, and infection control procedures of items: Equipment (e.g., chair, steamer); Implements (e.g., tweezers, brushes, extractors); Supplies, products, and materials (e.g., creams, masks, towels, wax, head coverings)
    • Tools used for skin care services — Demonstrates safe practices: Tools/Implements; Ergonomics
    • Skin care principles and procedures — Apply knowledge of a basic facial
    • Skin care principles and procedures — Apply knowledge of hair removal
    • Skin care principles and procedures — Apply knowledge of makeup application
    • Skin care principles and procedures — Apply knowledge of electrical equipment
  • Nail Care and Services (10% of items) (10%)
    • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation — Evaluate condition of client’s nails
    • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation — Recognize conditions that would prohibit service (i.e., contraindications)
    • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation — Recommend services or products based on client needs
    • Client consultation, analysis, and documentation — Establish/Maintain client records (e.g., service history, client card, medical history)
    • Tools used for nail care services — Identify purpose, function, and infection control procedures of items: Equipment (e.g., workstation, pedicure basin); Implements (e.g., nippers, file); Supplies, products, and materials (e.g., towels, creams, polish)
    • Tools used for nail care services — Demonstrates safe practices: Tools/Implements; Ergonomics
    • Nail care service principles and procedures — Apply knowledge of a basic manicure and pedicure
    • Nail care service principles and procedures — Apply, maintain, and remove nail enhancements
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Cosmetology (Non-Chemical) Practical Examination

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