Minnesota
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Minnesota Dept. of Commerce,
Cosmetology Unit
133 East Seventh Street
St. Paul, MN
55101
Testing Centers
Arden Hills, Bloomington, Rochester, Bemidji, Duluth, Willmar; Fargo, ND; Sioux Falls, SD
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1550
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
General concepts, anatomy, physical concepts, chemical concepts, hairstyling &
shaping, law
Nail Technology
Required Hours
350
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
General concepts, anatomy, chemical concepts, physical concepts
Esthetics
Required Hours
600
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
General concepts, applied anatomy, skin treatments, hair removal, makeup
Electrolysis
Required Hours
Not regulated
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Instructor
Required Hours
1400 experience
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Motivation & learning, teacher preparation, teaching methods, classroom
management, testing, instruction evaluation
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
700
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Human body, clinical, massage, theory, practicum, allied modalities
Barber
Required Hours
1500
Barber
Concepts Tested
Oral, written, and four practical services (haircut, shave beard, trim beard, shampoo,
perm wrap, facial, or color application)
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
2 year voc. teaching cert., 5
years reg. barber experience
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Motivation & learning, teacher preparation, teaching methods, classroom management,
testing, instruction evaluation, state laws & regulations
Written Provider
Thomson Prometric
Cost of
Written Exam
$60
Practical Provider Thomson Prometric
Cost of
Practical Exam
$60
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $60
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
General, anatomy, physical services, chemical services,
styling & shaping, law
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
$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
Yes
Live Model
Required
No
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $65
Exam Dates
Monday-Friday
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, currently licensed applicants who pass the MN Board Exam and have 1800 hours licensed experience
Renewal
Cos, Nails, Esth - $100, expires on Dec. 31
of third year
Source
Minnesota
