Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Subtitle 22 - BOARD OF COSMETOLOGISTS
Chapter 09.22.01 - General Regulations
Section 09.22.01.11 - Examinations
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 09.22.01.11
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. The Board shall schedule examinations as often as necessary to meet the demand.
B. Each qualified applicant for examination shall be sent a notice of the examination that contains the:
(1) Time, date, and location of the
examination;
(2) Amount of time
allotted for the examination;
(3)
Areas that will be tested during the theoretical and practical portions of the
examination;
(4) Requirements for
models;
(5) Equipment the applicant
shall bring;
(6) Requirements for
passing the examination; and
(7)
Board's policy on bringing books or other materials into the examination
room.
C. Requirements for Taking Examination.
(1) A candidate shall
arrive in a timely fashion to take the examination.
(2) A candidate shall present the notice of
examination and a proper identification with the candidate's signature and
photograph.
(3) A candidate may not
bring books or papers into the examination room and may not use those materials
during either the practical or the theoretical portion of the
examination.
(4) A candidate taking
the practical portion of an examination shall:
(a) Appear in a clean, washable
garment;
(b) If taking the
cosmetologist examination, appear with an appropriate mannequin head;
(c) If taking the nail technician
examination, appear with an appropriate mannequin hand;
(d) If taking the esthetician examination:
(i) Be accompanied by a live model who is 16
years old or older; or
(ii) Appear
with a mannequin head; and
(e) Appear with the equipment necessary to
take the examination which shall be in a clean and disinfected condition and in
good repair.
D. Disqualification. A candidate who violates any of the provisions of §C of this regulation may not be admitted to the examination and shall forfeit the examination fee.
E. Interpreters-Foreign Language Dictionaries.
(1) The Board may permit a
Board-approved interpreter to accompany an applicant and assist in the theory
portion of the examination.
(2) If
approved by the Board or its authorized representative, an applicant may use a
word-for-word, bilingual dictionary during the theory portion of an
examination.
(3) During any portion
of an examination:
(a) A sign interpreter may
assist an applicant who is hearing impaired; and
(b) A reader may assist an applicant who has
dyslexia or another, similar reading impairment.
F. When a practical test cannot be completed for any reason, the grade for that test shall be "incomplete" and not "failure."
G. Passing Examination.
(1) In order to be certified as passing an
examination, a candidate shall:
(a) Receive a
score of 75 percent or more on the practical portion of the
examination;
(b) Score at least 75
percent or more on the theoretical portion of the examination; and
(c) Demonstrate a sufficient ability to
verbally communicate and comprehend the English language in order to
understand, converse, and properly respond to the requests, needs, and
explanations of English speaking patrons.
(2) An individual who passes one or more
portions of the examination shall be excused from retaking the portion
passed.
(3) An applicant who has
not passed all parts of the examination within 1 year of the original
examination date shall be required to retake the entire examination.
H. Content of Cosmetologist Examination.
(1) A cosmetologist examination
shall consist of a theoretical portion and a practical portion.
(2) The theoretical portion of the
cosmetologist examination shall consist of questions which embrace the subjects
of cosmetology found in basic cosmetology textbooks including, but not limited
to, the following:
(a) Sanitation and
disinfection;
(b) Chemical
applications;
(c) Hair cutting and
styling techniques;
(d) Diseases
and disorders;
(e) Facial
massage;
(f) Skin care;
(g) Makeup application;
(h) Hair removal;
(i) Application of artificial
nails;
(j) Manicuring and
pedicuring procedures; and
(k) Laws
and regulations regarding the practice of cosmetology.
(3) The practical portion of the
cosmetologist examination shall consist of the candidate demonstrating and
explaining:
(a) Wet set or thermal curl
set;
(b) Permanent cold
wave;
(c) Chemical
relaxing;
(d) Hair
pressing;
(e) Croquignole
curl;
(f) Bleach and
tint;
(g) Blended
haircut;
(h) Fingerwave;
(i) Pincurls;
(j) Roller placement; and
(k) Manicure.
I. Content of Senior Cosmetologist Examination.
(1) A senior cosmetologist
examination shall consist of a theoretical portion only.
(2) A candidate shall be required to
demonstrate a knowledge of cosmetology including, but not limited to, an
advanced knowledge of:
(a) Sanitation and
disinfection techniques;
(b)
Chemical applications;
(c) Hair
cutting and styling techniques;
(d)
Diseases and disorders; and
(e)
Laws and regulations regarding the practice of cosmetology.
J. Content of Esthetician Examination.
(1) An esthetician
examination shall consist of a theoretical portion and a practical
portion.
(2) The theoretical
portion of the esthetician examination shall consist of questions which embrace
the subjects of esthetics found in basic esthetics textbooks including, but not
limited to, the following:
(a) Sanitation and
disinfection;
(b) Diseases and
disorders;
(c) Facial
massage;
(d) Skin care;
(e) Makeup application;
(f) Hair removal; and
(g) Laws and regulations regarding the
practice of esthetics.
(3) The practical portion of the esthetician
examination shall consist of the candidate demonstrating and explaining:
(a) Patron preparation;
(b) Skin cleansing;
(c) Skin analysis;
(d) Location and names of motor
points;
(e) Tweezing and arching of
eyebrows;
(f) Massage movements;
and
(g) Application of women's
daytime makeup.
K. Contents of Nail Technician Examination.
(1) A nail technician examination shall
consist of a theoretical portion and a practical portion.
(2) The theoretical portion of the nail
technician examination shall consist of questions which embrace the subjects of
manicuring found in basic manicuring textbooks including, but not limited to,
the following:
(a) Sanitation and
disinfection;
(b) Diseases and
disorders;
(c) Manicuring and
pedicuring procedures;
(d)
Application of artificial nails; and
(e) Laws and regulations regarding the
practice of a nail technician.
(3) The practical portion of the nail
technician examination shall consist of the candidate demonstrating and
explaining:
(a) Basic manicure;
(b) Hairline tip of a free edge;
(c) Half moon;
(d) Application of acrylic nails;
and
(e) Pedicure
procedure.
L. Contents of Blow Drying Examination.
(1) A
blow drying examination shall consist of a theoretical portion and a practical
portion.
(2) The theoretical
portion of the blow drying examination shall consist of questions which embrace
the subjects of beautifying, cleaning, and arranging hair found in cosmetology
textbooks including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Sanitation and disinfection;
(b) Disease and disorders;
(c) Arranging hair;
(d) Cleansing hair;
(e) Curling hair;
(f) Dressing hair;
(g) Blow drying hair;
(h) Singeing hair; and
(i) Beautifying hair.
(3) The practical portion of the blow drying
examination shall consist of the candidate demonstrating and explaining:
(a) Arranging hair;
(b) Cleansing hair;
(c) Curling hair;
(d) Dressing hair;
(e) Blow drying hair;
(f) Singeing hair; and
(g) Beautifying hair.
M. Content of Hair Stylist Examination.
(1) A hair stylist examination
shall consist of a theoretical and a practical portion.
(2) The Theoretical portion of the hair
stylist examination shall consist of questions which embrace the subjects of
the hair styling found in basic cosmetology textbooks, including, but not
limited to, the following:
(a) Sanitation and
disinfection;
(b) Chemical
applications;
(c) Hair cutting and
styling techniques;
(d) Diseases
and disorders; and
(e) Laws and
regulations regarding the practice of hair styling.
(3) The practical portion of the hair styling
examination shall consist of the candidate demonstrating and explaining:
(a) Wet set or thermal curl set;
(b) Permanent cold wave;
(c) Chemical relaxing;
(d) Hair pressing;
(e) Croquignole curl;
(f) Bleach and tint;
(g) Blended haircut;
(h) Fingerwave;
(i) Pincurls; and
(j) Roller placement.
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