Washington
http://www.dol.wa.gov/plss/
Cosmetology Licensing Program
P.O. Box 9026
Olympia, WA
98502
Testing Centers
Licensing Service Offices
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1600
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical & 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
500 or postsecondary degree
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Lesson and instructor planning
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
500
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Anatomy, physiology, pathology, theory and practice of massage, clinical/business
practices
Barber
Required Hours
1000
Barber
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, physical & chemical services, hair designing
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
500 postsecondary degree
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Lesson planning and teaching techniques
Written Provider
State Board
Cost of
Written Exam
Cos, Barber, Esth, Nails -
$25; Instr - $47
Practical Provider NIC
Cost of
Practical Exam
All - $89
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
-
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Safe and sanitary practices including use of tools, machines,
materials, provide safe and sanitary working conditions
Scientific Concepts
Included in
Written Exam
Infection control, human physiology, chemical principles, hair
and scalp, nails
Physical Services
Included in
Written Exam
Shampooing, draping, rinsing, conditioners, scalp,
facials, makeup, manicuring
Required
Passing Score
on Written Exam
76%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
All - $25
Regulations on
Written Retake
No
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Thermal curling, hair shaping, chemical waving, hair coloring, chemical relaxing,
blow dry, shaping & pin curl, roller placement, facial, manicure, Nails
Mannequin
Required
Yes (Except barber and
esthetician)
Live Model
Required
Yes (Except barber and esthetician)
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $25
Exam Dates
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes, hold a current license plus take state written and performance examinations
Renewal
All - $40
Source
Washington
