South Dakota
http://www.state.sd.us/dol/boards/cos/faq.htm,
Phone: 605-773-6193
Cosmetology Commission
500 E. Capitol
Pierre, SD
57501
Testing Centers
Pierre
Cosmetology
Required Hours
2100
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Hair care, nails, esthetics, non permanent hair removal
Nail Technology
Required Hours
400
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Cutting, filing, trimming, shaping, polishing
Esthetics
Required Hours
750
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Beautifying, massaging, cleansing, exfoliating
Electrolysis
Required Hours
Not regulated
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Instructor
Required Hours
10 education, 2000 work
experience
Instructor
Concepts Tested
No test
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
Not regulated
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Barber
Required Hours
1500
Barber
Concepts Tested
Scientific, physical, chemical, hair designing
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
License, HS diploma, 2 years
college, 3 years' practical
experience
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
Cos - $60, Barber - $20,
Esth - $80, Nails - $60,
Instr - $20
Practical Provider NIC
Cost of
Practical Exam
Covered with written
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
Cos - $60, Barber - $20, Esth - $80,
Nails - $60, Instr - $20
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Theory, laws and rules
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Infection, human physiology, chemical, principles, hair, scalp
and nails
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Facial, thermal, chemical, hair color
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
75%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
$60
Regulations on
Written Retake
No
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Basic professional tasks
Mannequin
Required
Yes
Live Model
Required
No
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $60
Exam Dates
Every other month
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, with all states having equal requirements and NIC test
Renewal
Fee of $10 for each year since it expired
Source
South Dakota
