North Dakota
Phone: 701-224-9800
Board of Cosmetology
1102 S. Washington Street
Bismarck, ND
58504
Testing Centers
Written-Bismarck, Practical-At Schools
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1800
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
600
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, services
Electrolysis
Required Hours
600
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Laws, bacteriology, sanitation, sterilization, anatomy, physiology, endocrinology,
electricity, electrolysis, circulatory/nervous system, draping, positioning, structure,
dynamics, disease of skin/hair, ethics
Instructor
Required Hours
Cos license w/o work exp, 960
hours; 1 years' experience, 480
hours; 3 or more years'
experience, 160 hours
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional instruction, classroom management
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
750
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, clinical pathology and recognition of various
conditions, massage therapy and bodywork, professional standards, ethics, business
practices
Barber
Required Hours
1500
Barber
Concepts Tested
Scientific fundamentals, hygiene, bacteriology, histology, structure of the head, face
and neck, chemistry, skin diseases, glands, nails, massaging and manipulating the
muscles of the upper body, haircutting, shaving, arranging hair
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
5 years' experience
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Scientific fundamentals, hygiene, bacteriology, histology, structure of the head, face
and neck, elementary chemistry, diseases of the skin, glands, nails, massaging and
manipulating the muscles of the upper body, haircutting, shaving, arranging hair
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
-
Practical Provider State constructed practical
Cost of
Practical Exam
-
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
Cos, Esth, Nails - $40, Instr - $90
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
State school/salon controlled
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
State school/salon controlled
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
State school/salon controlled
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
75%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
$25
Regulations on
Written Retake
Portion failed is retaken
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
State school/salon controlled
Mannequin
Required
Yes
Live Model
Required
Yes (Esthetics only)
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $30
Exam Dates
Varies by school - 6 Cos schools, once per month
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Current license from state that reciprocates ND and meets ND requirements
Renewal
Operator - $15, Esth - $15, Instr - $20, Manicure -
$15, annual
Source
North Dakota
