Hair Stylist

proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has completed high-school or passed the GED

Continuing Education

Hours Required Six (6) hours total

How Often

Type of Education

Comment

2-year license cycle

Two (2) Mandatory – Health, Safety & Welfare

Must complete to renew license

YES – Barber and Cosmetology

EXAM INFORMATION Exam Type

Foreign Language(s)

Developed By

Administered By

Since (Date)

Comment

§ 47–2853.81. Scope of practice for cosmetologists. For the purposes of this part, the term “practice of cosmetology” means providing or offering to the general public for a fee any of the following services solely for cosmetic purposes: bleaching, braiding, coloring, curling, cutting, dressing, eyebrow arching, the use of devices or chemicals to straighten, curl, or wave hair, shampooing, singeing, styling, weaving, or similar work performed upon the face, hair, hairpiece, or wig of a person; electrolysis; esthetics; and manicuring. The practice of cosmetology shall

State Laws and Rules

STATUTES https://code.dccouncil.us/ us/dc/council/code/section s/47-2853.06.html https://code.dccouncil.us/ us/dc/council/code/titles/4 7/chapters/28/subchapters /I-B/parts/D (Barbers) https://code.dccouncil.us/ us/dc/council/code/titles/4 7/chapters/28/subchapters /I-B/parts/E (Cosmetologists) Board Regulations/Rules https://dcregs.dc.gov/Com mon/DCMR/RuleList.aspx?C hapterNum=17-37

not include shaving or trimming the beard or moustache of a person.

PSI

Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese and

General Theory – YES (CBT)

NIC

DC Board of Barber & Cosmetology

Hands-On Practical - YES

DC Board of Barber and Cosmetology

NO (not currently)

Written Practical

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