Pennsylvania
http://www.dos.state.pa.us
Phone: 717-783-7130
State Board of Cosmetology
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA
17105
Testing Centers
Prometric Testing Centers - Allentown, Clarks Summit, Erie, Harrisburg, Lancaster, North Wales, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, York
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1250, apprenticeship
2000
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
General, anatomy, physical, chemical, hairstyling
Nail Technology
Required Hours
200
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
General concepts, applied anatomy, chemical services, physical services, laws,
regulations
Esthetics
Required Hours
Not regulated
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Electrolysis
Required Hours
Not regulated
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Instructor
Required Hours
500 hours
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Qualified to perform the functions of a teacher, manager, cosmetologist or
manicurist, professional instructor
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
Not regulated
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Barber
Required Hours
Not regulated
Barber
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
Not regulated
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Written Provider
Thomson Prometric
Cost of
Written Exam
$60
Practical Provider Thomson Prometric
Cost of
Practical Exam
$60
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $120
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Gen, anatomy, physical, chemical, hairstyling, laws
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Hair, scalp, skin, nails
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Shampoo, rinse, scalp and hair care, skin, facials,
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
70%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
$60
Regulations on
Written Retake
Closed book, no reference
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Manicure, facial, blow-dry, thermal, comb out, shave
Mannequin
Required
Yes
Live Model
Required
Yes
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
70%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
$50
Exam Dates
Daily, 5 or 6 days a week
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, fee of $20
Renewal
Barber - $42, Nails - $21, Barber Instr - $67, Cos
Instr - $36
Source
Pennsylvania
