Arkansas
http://www.arkansas.gov/cos
Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology
101 E Capital, Suite 108
Little Rock, AR
72201
Testing Centers
Little Rock
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1500
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
600 or 350 with Cos
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Professional practices, scientific concepts, hair removal techniques
Instructor
Required Hours
Cos - 600; Electrology -
3 years' practice
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
1500
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Professional instruction, classroom management
Written Provider
NIC
Cost of
Written Exam
$30
Practical Provider NIC
Cost of
Practical Exam
$30
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $30
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
70%
Cost for Retake
on Written Exam
All - $30
Regulations on
Written Retake
Within a year
Practical
Exam Required
Yes
Areas Tested on
Practical Exam
Shampooing, haircutting, hairdressing, permanent waving, wet hairdressing,
air waving, hair coloring, manicuring, facial and scalp massage
Mannequin
Required
Yes
Live Model
Required
Yes (Nails & esthetics required)
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $30
Exam Dates
Every Month
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Yes; licensed in another state or hours in another state and passes Arkansas State Board tests
Renewal
All - $12, expires annually on Jan. 31
Source
Arkansas
Arkansas State Board of Barber
Examiners
103 East 7th Street, Room 212
Little Rock, AR
72201
