Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 130 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY
Chapter 130-3 - SCHOOL EQUIPMENT CURRICULUM
Rule 130-3-.18 - Curriculum Requirements for Barber to Become Master Cosmetologist

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 130-3-.18

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 27, 2023

In order to be licensed as a master cosmetologist, a person licensed to practice barbering must meet all the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 43-10-9(h) and pass the master cosmetologist examination. Before taking the examination, a barber must submit proof of successfully completing 250 credit hours of training in a board approved cosmetology school in the following subjects:

(a) Hairstyling = (75) - (75 credit hours):

1. hair cutting and shaping - (10 credit hours required -3/4 credit hours for 1 application);

2. roller placement; shampoo; set and comb-out; blow drying; one pressing; marcel iron and comb-out - (25 credit hours required -1 1/2 credit hours for 1 application);

3. fingerwaves - (20 credit hours required -1 credit hour for 1 application);

4. pincurls - (20 credit hours required -1 credit hour for 1 application);

(b) Nail care = (30) - (30 credit hours and applications are to apply to full sets only):

1. manicure - 10 credit hours (1 credit hour/1 application);

2. pedicures - 5 credit hours (1 credit hour/1 application);

3. nail sculpting - 15 credit hours (3 credit hours/1 application).

(c) Hair lightening and color removal = (95) - (95 credit hours):

1. hair lightening - 20 credit hours (2 1/2 credit hours/1 application);

2. virgin lightening -35 credit hours (1 credit hour/1 application);

3. virgin tint - 20 credit hours (2 credit hours/1 application);

4. retouch tint - 20 credit hours (1 credit hour/1 application);

(d) Permanent waving = (20) - 20 credit hours (1 credit hour/1 application);

(e) Chemical relaxing = (20) - 20 credit hours (1 credit hour/1 application);

(f) Skin care = (10) - 10 credit hours comprised of 1 credit hour per application or facial given.

Total Hours - 250 credit hours.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-10-2, 43-10-9.

Original Rule entitled "Curriculum Requirements for Barber to Become Master Cosmetologist" adopted. F. Mar. 29, 2007, eff. Apr. 18, 2007.

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