Colorado
http://www.dora.state.co.us/barbers_cosmetologists/
Office of Barber and Cosmetology
Licensure
1560 Broadway, Suite 1340
Denver, CO
80202
Testing Centers
Aurora, Colorado Springs, Denver, Durango, Ft. Collins, Grand Junction, Greeley, Pueblo, Wheat Ridge
Cosmetology
Required Hours
1450
Cosmetology
Concepts Tested
Infection control, safety, haircutting/hairstyling, hair coloring, bleaching and tinting,
permanent waxing, chemical hair straightening and relaxing, esthetics,
manicure-pedicure
Nail Technology
Required Hours
350
Nail Technology
Concepts Tested
Infection control, safety, preservice consultation, conditioning treatments, basic
manicure/pedicure, tips and wraps, acrylic and gel nails
Esthetics
Required Hours
550
Esthetics
Concepts Tested
Scientific concepts, services
Electrolysis
Required Hours
Not regulated
Electrolysis
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Instructor
Required Hours
Credentialing through
the school
Instructor
Concepts Tested
Credentialing through the school
Massage Therapy
Required Hours
Municipal requirements
in some cities
Massage Therapy
Concepts Tested
Not regulated
Barber
Required Hours
1250
Barber
Concepts Tested
Infection control, safety, shaving, haircutting/hairstyling, hair coloring and bleaching,
permanent waving, chemical hair straightening and relaxing, skin care
Barber Instructor
Required Hours
Credentialing through
the school
Barber Instructor
Concepts Tested
Credentialing through the school
Written Provider
Promissor
Cost of
Written Exam
All - $40
Practical Provider Promissor
Cost of
Practical Exam
All - $35
Total Exam
Cost when
Combined
All - $75 plus first application fee of $20
Areas Tested
on Written Exam
Infection control, safety, haircutting/hairstyling, hair coloring,
bleaching, tinting, permanent waving, chemical hair
straightening, relaxing, esthetics, manicure, pedicure
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 - $35
Regulations on
Written Retake
Must pass practical prior to taking written
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
Live Model
Required
No
Required
Passing Score
for Practical
75%
Cost for Retake
on Practical Exam
All - $40
Exam Dates
Must apply with Promissor - 1-800-274-4132
Reciprocity/
Endorsement
Current license, substantially equivalent credentials and qualifications; minimum of 400 hours/yr for at least 2 of 5 years preceeding date
of application
Renewal
Expiration Date: April 30 of even numbered years -
Cosmetologists $15 for 2 years; Expiration date:
March 31 of even numbered years - Barber, Cos,
Nails - $40 for 2 years
Source
Colorado
