Georgia
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/barber_cosmet/
Georgia State Board of Cosmetology
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA
31217
Testing Centers
Macon Centreplex, Georgia Professional Licensing Boards
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500,
apprenticeship 3000
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Scientific, physical, chemical, hair designing, state law
Nail Technology
Required Hours
520,
apprenticeship 640
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, procedures
Esthetics
Required Hours
1000,
apprenticeship 2000
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Scientific, services
Electrolysis
Required Hours
Not regulated
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Instructor
Required Hours
1500 credit hours, 1500 hours
of instructor training,
1 years' experience
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional instruction, classroom management
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
Not regulated
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Barber
Required Hours
1500
Barber
Concepts Tested
Patron protection, physical services, chemical services, hair and scalp, hairstyling and
shaping
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
750 of teacher training and
1500 credit hour
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional instructor, classroom management
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
-
Practical Provider NIC
Cost of
Practical Exam
-
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
Cos - $50, Nails - $45, Esth - $45,
Barbers, Instructors - $50
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Scientific, physical, chemical, hair designing
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Infection control, human physiology, chemical principles, hair
and scalp, nails
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Shampooing, draping, rinses and conditioners,
scalp, facials, makeup, manicuring
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
70%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
$50
Regulations on
Written Retake
No
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Hair services, nail services, facial services
Mannequin
Required
Yes
Live Model
Required
No
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
70%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $50
Exam Dates
Monthly
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, granted on individual basis, in accordance with the law
Renewal
Esth - $45, Instr - $75, Cos & Nails - $50
Source
Georgia
