Utah
http://www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/cosmetology
Division of Occupational &
Professional Licensing
P.O. Box 146741
Salt Lake City, UT
84111
Testing Centers
Logan, Taylorsville, Cedar City, Ogden
Cosmetology
Required Hours
2000
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
General concepts, applied anatomy, physical concepts, chemical concepts, hairstyling
and shaping, barber, laws
Nail Technology
Required Hours
200
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
General concepts, applied anatomy, chemical concepts, physical concepts, laws and
rules
Esthetics
Required Hours
600
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
General concepts, applied anatomy, skin treatments, hair removal, makeup, laws
Electrolysis
Required Hours
500
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
General concepts, physiology, electricity, basic dermatology, machines & equipment,
conduct & office mgmt, laws & rules
Instructor
Required Hours
Cos - 1000 plus 4000 exp,
Elect - 175 plus 1000 exp,
Esth - 300 plus 1000 exp,
Nails - 100 plus 400 exp
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Motivation, learning, teacher preparation, teaching methods, classroom
management, testing, instruction evaluation, laws & rules
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
600
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Anatomy, physiology, massage theory, clinical situations, hydrotherapy, hygiene and
sanitation
Barber
Required Hours
2000
Barber
Concepts Tested
General concepts, applied anatomy, physical concepts, chemical concepts, hairstyling
and shaping, barber, laws
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
1000 plus
4000 experience
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Motivation, learning, teacher preparation, teaching methods, classroom mgmt, testing,
instruction evaluation, laws & rules
Written Provider
Thomson Prometric
Cost of
Written Exam
All - $75; Instr - $105
Practical Provider Thomson Prometric
Cost of
Practical Exam
All - $75; Instr - $105
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
-
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
General concepts, applied anatomy, physical concepts,
chemical concepts, hairstyling and shaping, barber, laws
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Hair and scalp, skin, nails
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Shampooing, rinsing, scalp, hair care, skin, facials,
hair removal, manicuring, pedicuring
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
75%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
All - $75; Instr - $105
Regulations on
Written Retake
No
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Manicuring, facial, coloring, lightening, chemical relaxer, chemical waving, shaping,
blow dry, thermal curling, comb-out, hair shaping
Mannequin
Required
No
Live Model
Required
Yes
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $75; Instr - $105
Exam Dates
3 times per month
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, with equivalent educational hours
Renewal
Cos, Barber, Nails, Esth - $52; Electrology - $32
Source
Utah
