Missouri
http://pr.mo.gov/cosmetology.asp
Missouri State Board of Cosmetology
3605 Missouri Boulevard, P.O. Box 1062
Jefferson City, MO
65102
Testing Centers
St. Louis, Kansas City, Jefferson City, Springfield, Independence
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing
Nail Technology
Required Hours
400
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, procedures
Esthetics
Required Hours
750
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, services
Electrolysis
Required Hours
Not regulated
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Instructor
Required Hours
600 or 3 years experience
Instructor
Concepts Tested
The professional instructor, classroom management
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
Not regulated
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Barber
Required Hours
2000
Barber
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
Hold current license
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Written, practical, presentation of lesson plan
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
All - $75
Practical Provider NIC
Cost of
Practical Exam
All - $45
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $120
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services,
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, rinsing, conditioners, scalp,
facials, makeup, manicuring
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
75%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
All - $75
Regulations on
Written Retake
3 times, then more schooling
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Thermal curling, hair shaping, chemical waving, hair lightening/coloring, chemical
relaxing, manicuring
Mannequin
Required
Yes
Live Model
Required
No
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $45
Exam Dates
Self-scheduled
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, as long as requirements match
Renewal
Operator - $50, Cos Instr - $30, expires on Sept 30
of each odd year; Barber - $50, Barber Instr - $60,
expires on Feb 28 of each even year
Source
Missouri
