Montana
http://www.discoveringmontana.com
Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
301 South Park, 4th Floor
Helena, MT
59620
Testing Centers
LaserGrade
Cosmetology
Required Hours
2000
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing
Nail Technology
Required Hours
350
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, procedures
Esthetics
Required Hours
650
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, services
Electrolysis
Required Hours
600
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Professional practices, scientific concepts, hair removal techniques
Instructor
Required Hours
650 or 3 years' continuous full-
time
practice
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional instruction, 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
500 or continuously engaged
in practice for 3 years
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Methods of teaching, curriculum development, special vocational needs, intro to
business, speech communications, educational psychology
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
-
Practical Provider No practical exam required
Cost of
Practical Exam
-
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $70 except Barber - $150, Barber
Instr - $225
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, rinses & conditioners, scalp,
facials, makeup, manicuring
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
75%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
$70
Regulations on
Written Retake
No
Practical
Exam Required
No
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
-
Mannequin
Required
-
Live Model
Required
-
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
-
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
-
Exam Dates
Semi-annually fall & spring
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes
Renewal
All - $45, Instr - $50, expires every 2 years on Dec. 31 Source
Montana
