District of Columbia
http://www.asisvcs.com/indhome_fs.asp?CPCAT=2009STATEREG
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
614 H St. N.W., Room 904
Washington, DC
20001
Testing Centers
District of Columbia
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Permanent waxing, chemical hair straightening and relaxing, esthetics, infection control,
safety, haircutting/hairstyling, hair coloring, bleaching and tinting, manicure/pedicure
Nail Technology
Required Hours
350
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Infection control, safety, preservice consultation, conditioning treatments, basic
manicure/pedicure, tips & wraps, acrylic gel nails
Esthetics
Required Hours
600
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, services
Electrolysis
Required Hours
600
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
National Exam by reciprocity
Instructor
Required Hours
500 hours of schooling
Instructor
Concepts Tested
No additional info
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
500
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, massage theory & practice, professional ethics,
business practices, health and hygiene, contraindications of massage, CPR, first aid
Barber
Required Hours
1500
Barber
Concepts Tested
Infection control, safety, shaving, haircutting/hairstyling, hair coloring & bleaching,
permanent waving, chemical hair straightening & relaxing, skin care
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
500 hours of schooling
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
No additional info
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
-
Practical Provider NIC
Cost of
Practical Exam
-
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $55 plus $65 application fee and
$110 license fee
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Scientific, physical & chemical services, ethics, law, sanitation
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Anatomy, physiology, bacteriology, pathology, chemistry,
electricity
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Manicuring, pressing, wave/styling, braiding,
shampooing, permanent wave, wet curls, facials,
haircutting, dye & bleach, scalp, chemical
straightening
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
70%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
All - $130
Regulations on
Written Retake
Must be completed within a year
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Covers physical and chemical services
Mannequin
Required
Yes (Mannequin or live model) Live Model
Required
Yes (Mannequin or live model)
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
70%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $130
Exam Dates
January, March, May, July, September, November
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, as long as same requirements
Renewal
All - $110
Source
District of Columbia
