Louisiana
Phone: 225-756-3404
Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology
11622 Sunbelt Court
Baton Rouge, LA
70809
Testing Centers
Baton Rouge, Shreveport
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
State laws, national theory
Nail Technology
Required Hours
500
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Same, plus a practical
Esthetics
Required Hours
750
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Same
Electrolysis
Required Hours
600
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
-
Instructor
Required Hours
No less then 500 hours
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Lesson plan, presentation, grading, consultation, teaching practical, state laws
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
500
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Massage therapy-325 hours, anatomy and physiology-125 hours, discretionary-50 hours
Barber
Required Hours
1500
Barber
Concepts Tested
Practical, 2 haircuts, male style, perm rod and wrap
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
500 hours plus 3 years'
experience
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Same plus a shave
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
$25.00
Practical Provider Appointed by Board
Cost of
Practical Exam
$25.00
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $25
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Chemical and physical services, sterilization, procedures,
manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, sanitation
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Human physiology, infection control
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Facials, chemical and physical services, hair
designing and cutting; Esth-skin diseases and
histology
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
70% Weighed
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
All - $25
Regulations on
Written Retake
No
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Cos - set, comb out, wet work, chemical, hair cut, manicure, esth - facial, skin,
massage, skin conditions, makeup / nail-manicure, advanced nail techniques
Mannequin
Required
Yes (2 preferred)
Live Model
Required
Yes (Esthetics only)
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
70%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $25
Exam Dates
Changes yearly, Mondays & Tuesdays
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, if authorized to practice by another state, license to license
Renewal
All - $25, Barber - $40
Source
Louisiana
