Arizona
http://www.cosmetology.state.az.us/
Arizona Board of Cosmetology
1721 East Broadway
Tempe, AZ
85282
Testing Centers
Phoenix, Tucson
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1600
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing
Nail Technology
Required Hours
600
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, procedures
Esthetics
Required Hours
600
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, services
Electrolysis
Required Hours
Not regulated
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Instructor
Required Hours
Cos - 650; Esth - 500;
Nails - 350
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional instruction, classroom management
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
500
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, clinical pathology, massage therapy/theory
assessment, ethics
Barber
Required Hours
1500
Barber
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical services, chemical services, hair designing
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
2 years' experience
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional instruction, classroom management
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
All - $50
Practical Provider NIC
Cost of
Practical Exam
All - $50
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
-
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 - $50
Regulations on
Written Retake
If within 1 year, only have to take part of exam failed
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Thermal curling, chemical waving, hair shaping, hair lightening/hair coloring, blow
dry styling, chemical relaxing, shaping & pin curl placement, facial, roller placement,
manicure, sculptured nails
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 - $50
Exam Dates
Monthly
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes; licensed in another state; graduated with similar requirements to state of Arizona; pay fees
Renewal
Cos - $30, Initial - $40, expires annually on birth date Source
Arizona
