Michigan
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Board of Cosmetology
P.O. Box 30244
Lansing, MI
48909
Testing Centers
Detroit, Grand Rapids, Marquette, Fort Wayne, Saginaw, Southfield, Toledo, Merrillville
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
General, anatomy, physical services, chemical services, styling & shaping, state laws
and regulations
Nail Technology
Required Hours
400
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
General concepts, anatomy, physical/chemical concepts, state laws & regulations
Esthetics
Required Hours
400
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
General concepts, anatomy, skin treatments, hair removal, makeup, state laws &
regulations
Electrolysis
Required Hours
400
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
General, anatomy, electricity, basic electrology, machines & equip, state laws
regulations
Instructor
Required Hours
Cos - 500 & 3 years
experience, Elec - 300 & 3
years' experience
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Motivation & learning, teacher preparation, teaching methods, classroom
management, testing, instruction evaluation, laws & regulations
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
Not regulated
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Barber
Required Hours
2000
Barber
Concepts Tested
General concepts, hair & scalp, physical/chemical services, hairstyling & shaping, state
laws & regulations
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
2 years' experience,
1 year instruction
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Motivation & learning, teacher preparation, teaching methods, classroom management,
testing, instruction evaluation, state laws & regulations
Written Provider
PSI
Cost of
Written Exam
$60
Practical Provider PSI
Cost of
Practical Exam
$60
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $99
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
General, anatomy, physical services, chemical services,
styling & shaping, state laws & regulations
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Applied anatomy, infection control
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Shampooing, rinsing, scalp & hair care, skin, facials,
hair removal, manicuring
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
75%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
All - $60
Regulations on
Written Retake
No
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Manicure, blended nail tip application, facial, hair lightening, hair coloring, chemical
relaxer, retouch application, permanent waving, hair shaping, blow drying, thermal
curling
Mannequin
Required
No
Live Model
Required
Yes
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $60
Exam Dates
Monday-Saturday
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes
Renewal
All - $48, Barber - $60, Barber Instr - $80, every 2
years
Source
Michigan
