New Mexico
http://rld.state.nm.us;
Phone: 505-476-4690
State Board of Barbers and
Cosmetologists
P.O. Box 25101
Santa Fe, NM
87504
Testing Centers
Alberquerque
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1600
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing
Nail Technology
Required Hours
350
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Basic manicure, nail tip application, nail wrap, sculptured nails, polish
Esthetics
Required Hours
600
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Client protection, cleansing the face, steaming face, massaging the face, application of
mask, eyebrows, hair removal, facial makeup
Electrolysis
Required Hours
600
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Professional practices, concepts, techniques
Instructor
Required Hours
1000 or 2 years current
work experience
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional instruction, classroom management, theory, lesson plans, theory
lecture, demonstration lesson plan, demonstration
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
-
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Regulated by another licensing board
Barber
Required Hours
1200
Barber
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, chemical services, physical services, hair designing, shaving, hair
shaping, blow dry styling, thermal curling, chemical waving, chemical relaxing, hair
lightening, hair coloring
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
-
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
-
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
$45
Practical Provider NIC
Cost of
Practical Exam
$45
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $45
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 and conditioners,
scalp, facials, makeup, manicuring
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
75%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
All - $45
Regulations on
Written Retake
If new, take national and 25-state law exam; if
expiration within 5 years, national and 50-state law
exam is required
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Thermal curling, hair shaping, chemical waving, hair lightening and hair coloring,
chemical relaxing, blow dry, manicuring
Mannequin
Required
Yes (Mannequin or live model) Live Model
Required
Yes (Mannequin or live model)
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $45
Exam Dates
First Monday each month unless holiday
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Course of study completed with requirements equal to this state
Renewal
All - $25
Source
New Mexico
