Indiana
http://www.in.gov/pla/
State Board of Cosmetology Examiners
302 W. Washington Street, Room E034
Indianapolis, IN
46204
Testing Centers
Indianapolis
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Electricity, facials, hair coloring and removal, makeup, manicuring, pedicuring,
salesmanship, sanitation, scalp, skin, shampooing, coloring
Nail Technology
Required Hours
450, 300 if enrolled
before 12/15/2002
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Sanitation, anatomy, statutes, techniques, manicuring, pedicuring, chemistry,
salesmanship, electric file
Esthetics
Required Hours
700
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Chemistry, physiology, bacteriology, sterilization, sanitation, skin care machinery, skin
care, makeup, eyebrows, hair removal, tweezing, safety, prof. development,
management, statute, discretionary hours
Electrolysis
Required Hours
300
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Intro, infection, electricity, chemistry, hair growth, anatomy, electrology treatments,
modalities, professional, clinical learning
Instructor
Required Hours
Cos, Electrology,
Esth - 1000 hours
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Curriculum, teaching, course outline and development, school administration,
teaching
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
Not regulated
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Barber
Required Hours
1500
Barber
Concepts Tested
Sanitation, laws, salesmanship, management, skin, hair, facials, hairstyling, chemistry,
shampoo, scalp, history, shaving, honing, hygiene, equipment care, coloring, haircuts,
per. waving, anatomy, hairpieces, discretionary
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
900
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Orientation, intro, course outline and development, laws and rules, teaching
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
-
Practical Provider NIC
Cost of
Practical Exam
-
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
Cos - $20, Cos Instr - $15, Nails - $10,
Electrology - $25, Electrology Instr -
$15, Esth - $25, Nail Instr - $25
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
75%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
Cos - $20, Electrology, Esth - $25, Nails, Instr - $15
Regulations on
Written Retake
Complete an additional 100 hours in the theory of
cosmetology
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Thermal curling, hair shaping, chemical waving, etc.
Mannequin
Required
No
Live Model
Required
Yes
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
Cos - $20, Electrology, Esth - $25, Nails, Instr - $15
Exam Dates
No set examination schedule
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Cos -1500, Esth - 700, Nails - 300, Electrology - 300
Renewal
All - $40, plus required Continuing Education
Source
Indiana
