Maine
http://www.state.me.us/pfr/olr/categories/cat08.htm
Office of Licensing & Registration
#35 State House Station
Augusta, ME
04333
Testing Centers
Herman
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500,
apprenticeship 2500
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts (32%), physical services (17%), chemical services (39%), hair
designing (12%)
Nail Technology
Required Hours
200,
apprenticeship 400
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts (35%), procedures (65%)
Esthetics
Required Hours
600,
apprenticeship 1250
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts (35%), services (65%)
Electrolysis
Required Hours
600
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Professional Practices (5%), Scientific Concepts (45%), Hair Removal (50%)
Instructor
Required Hours
Cos & Barber - 1000 hours
with 1500 hours experience,
Esth - 600 hours, Nails - 200
hours
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional instructor (40%), classroom management (60%)
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
500
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Human anatomy, physiology, pathology-120 hrs, massage theory, technique, practice,
contraindications, benefits, universal precautions, body mechanics, business, history,
ethics, legalities of massage and professional standards, hands-on 100 hours
Barber
Required Hours
1500,
apprenticeship 2500
Barber
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts (24%), physical services (32%), chemical services (24%), hair
designing (20%)
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
1000 + 1500 hours of
experience
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional Instructor (40%), classroom management (60%)
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
-
Practical Provider NIC
Cost of
Practical Exam
-
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $89
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
$89
Regulations on
Written Retake
Completed within 1year
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Thermal curling, hair shaping, chemical waving, etc.
Mannequin
Required
Yes
Live Model
Required
No
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
$89
Exam Dates
Monthly
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, if authorized to practice by another state
Renewal
Cos, Barber, Nails, Esth - $40
Source
Maine
