Maryland
Phone: 410-230-6320
State Board of Cosmetologists
500 N. Calvert Street, Room 307
Baltimore, MD
21202
Testing Centers
Baltimore, Virginia
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500,
apprenticeship 24
months
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
General, anatomy, physical, chemical, hairstyling and shaping, state laws
Nail Technology
Required Hours
250,
apprenticeship 3 months
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
General concepts, anatomy, chemical concepts and services, physical concepts and
services, state laws and regulations
Esthetics
Required Hours
600,
apprenticeship 12
months
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
General concepts, anatomy, chemical concepts, physical concepts, state laws and
requirements
Electrolysis
Required Hours
Not regulated
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Instructor
Required Hours
Not regulated
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
-
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
-
Barber
Required Hours
1250
Barber
Concepts Tested
General concepts, hair and scalp, physical services, chemical services, hairstyling and
shaping, state laws and requirements
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
Not regulated
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Written Provider
Thomson Prometric
Cost of
Written Exam
$45
Practical Provider Thomson Prometric
Cost of
Practical Exam
$45
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $75
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
General, anatomy, chemical, styling & shaping, law
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Applied anatomy, infection control
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Shampoo, scalp and hair, skin, facials, manicures
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
75%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
All - $45
Regulations on
Written Retake
Completed within 1 year
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Manicure, eyebrow, thermal, hair, chemical, etc.
Mannequin
Required
Yes
Live Model
Required
No
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $45
Exam Dates
Daily
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, if hours and requirements match
Renewal
Barber - $50, Cos, Esth, Nails - $25
Source
Maryland
