New Hampshire
http://www.nh.gov/cosmet
State Board of Barbering, Cosmetology
& Esthetics
2 Industrial Park Drive
Concord, NH
03301
Testing Centers
Concord, schools licensed by board
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing
Nail Technology
Required Hours
300
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, procedures
Esthetics
Required Hours
600
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, services
Electrolysis
Required Hours
-
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Regulated by another agency
Instructor
Required Hours
Cos - 800, Esth - 700,
Nails - 550
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional Instructor and Classroom Management
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
-
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Regulated by another agency
Barber
Required Hours
1500
Barber
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
-
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Same as Cosmetology
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
-
Practical Provider NIC
Cost of
Practical Exam
-
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
Cos, Esth, Barber - $89, Electrology -
$100
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
$89
Regulations on
Written Retake
No
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Chemical waving, hair shaping, hair coloring, hair lightening, chemical hair relaxing,
thermal curling, manicuring, facials
Mannequin
Required
Yes
Live Model
Required
Barber exam requires both mannequin and live model
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $89
Exam Dates
Once per month
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes
Renewal
Cos (expires every 2 years on birth month even
years) - $35, Barber, Esth, Nails (expires every 2
years on birth month odd years) - $35, Instr - $50
Source
New Hampshire
