MN Cosmetology Laws and Rules |88 questions| with
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cosmetologists, one of whom is recommended by a professional association of
cosmetologist, nail technicians, and esthetician CORRECT ANSWER 2
_ School instructors, one of whom is teaching at a public cosmetology school and
state in one of them is teaching at a private cosmetology school in the state CORRECT ANSWER
2
_ esthetician CORRECT ANSWER 1 _ nail technician CORRECT ANSWER 1
public member CORRECT ANSWER 1
The legislature finds that the health and safety of the people of the state are served by the
licensing of a practice of cosmetology because of________ and the use of _
implements, apparatus, and other appliances requiring special skills and education CORRECT
ANSWER Infection control; chemicals
_ means the board of cosmetologists examiners CORRECT ANSWER Board
is the practice of personal services, for compensation, for the cosmetic care of
hair, nails, and skin. The services include cleaning, conditioning, shaping, reinforcing, coloring
and enhancing the body surface in the areas of the head, scalp, face, arms, hands, legs, feet,
and the trunk of the body, except where the services are performed by a barber. CORRECT
ANSWER Cosmetology
___ is any person who, for compensation, performs personal services for the cosmetic
care of the skin only. CORRECT ANSWER Esthetician
_ is any person who, for compensation, performs personal services for the
cosmetic care of the hands, feet, and nails only. CORRECT ANSWER Nail technician
is an area, room, or rooms employed to offer personal services, as defined in
subdivision 3. “Salon” does not include the home of a customer but the board may adopt health
and infection control rules governing practice in the homes of the customers. CORRECT
ANSWER Salon
practiced esthetician is a person who for compensation performs personal
services for the cosmetic care of the skin, including the use of mechanical or electrical skin care
apparatuses or. Appliances that are used on the epidermal layer of the skin CORRECT ANSWER
Advanced practice esthetician
_ is a manager designated by a salon owner and registered with the board, who is
responsible with the salon owner for salon and practitioner compliance CORRECT ANSWER
Designated licensed salon manager
Practitioner is any person licensed in the practice of cosmetology, _, nail technology
services, or eyelash technology services CORRECT ANSWER Esthiology
A licensee who applies for licensee the second category shall pay the full license fee
and______ for the second category of license CORRECT ANSWER Application fee
Individual licenses expire on the of the licensee’s birth month of the year due.
CORRECT ANSWER Last day
Within __ working days of receiving a complete application and the required fees to apply
for or renew an individual or salon license but is not expedited license or military license, the
board must (1) issue the license, (2) deny the license and notify the applicant of the denial, or
(3) if the conditions in subdivision 6 are we met, notify the applicant that the board must
conduct an additional review CORRECT ANSWER 15
Minnesota Cosmetology Laws and Rules questions with
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A Board of Cosmetologist Examiners is established to consist of how many members? CORRECT
ANSWER 7
The board of cosmetologist examiners established consists of 7 members appointed by
the_________? CORRECT ANSWER Governor
What are the 7 members established by the board of cosmetologists? CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2) 2
cosmetologists, one recommended by a professional association of cosmetologists, nail
technicians, and estheticians
3, 4) two school instructors, one of whom is teaching at a public cosmetology school in the
state, and one of whom is teaching at a private cosmetology in the state.
5) one esthetician
6) one nail technician
7) one public member
What is the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners? CORRECT ANSWER Board
What is the practice of personal services, for compensation, for the cosmetic care of the hair,
nails and skin? CORRECT ANSWER Cosmetology
What means the maximum number of students present on the school premises at any one time
and for which the school has the required physical and program resources? CORRECT ANSWER
Accommodate or to be Accommodated
any written or graphic representation designed to elicit enrollment of the sale of goods or
services and includes signs, displays, circulars, business cards, brochures, and recruitment
materials; in one print, on air or online CORRECT ANSWER Advertising
the portion of a cosmetology school where cosmetology services performed by the students are
offered to the public for compensation CORRECT ANSWER Clinic
free from all soil, dirt and debris. and washed with soap and water or a cleaning agent and then
rinsed CORRECT ANSWER Clean
a monetary or nonmonetary remuneration for services CORRECT ANSWER Compensation
the use of an antimicrobial pesticide that eliminates harmful bacteria, fungi and viruses on
nonporous surfaces CORRECT ANSWER Disinfect
antimicrobial pesticide that is registered with the EPA for use in hospital setting and is a
bactericide, virucide, and fungicide CORRECT ANSWER Disinfectant
a physical location or area in a salon or school where products, chemicals, and disinfectants are
prepared, measured, mixed, portioned or disposed of, and where tools and implements are
cleaned and disinfected CORRECT ANSWER Dispensary
a signed, notarized statement attesting the truth of the facts stated in it CORRECT ANSWER
Documentation
written proof CORRECT ANSWER Evidence
an item is clean, no holes, frayed wires, or tears in coverings and fully operational for the
purpose intended CORRECT ANSWER Good repair
a natural for of hair manipulation that results in tension on hair strands by beading, braiding,
cornrowing, extending, etc., CORRECT ANSWER hair braiding
a person who for compensation performs personal services for the cosmetic care of the skin,
including the use of mechanical or electrical skin care apparatuses or appliances that are used
on the epidermal layer of the skin CORRECT ANSWER advanced practice esthetician
any person licensed in the practice of cosmetology, esthiology, nail technology services, or
eyelash technology services CORRECT ANSWER Practitioner
initial practitioner, manager, or instructor license CORRECT ANSWER $195 ($155 and $40 for
application fee)
Initial practitioner, manager or instructor license: _ for each initial license; and__ for
each initial license application fee CORRECT ANSWER $155 and $40 application fee
renewal of practitioner license CORRECT ANSWER $115 ($100 and $15 for application fee)
Renewal practitioner License: _ for each renewal license; and for each renewal application fee; CORRECT ANSWER $100 and $15 application fee
renewal of manager or instructor license CORRECT ANSWER $145 ($130 and $15 application
fee)
Renewal manager or instructor license: _ for each renewal license; and _ for each renewal application fee; CORRECT ANSWER $130, $15 application fee
initial salon license CORRECT ANSWER $350 ($250, and $100 application fee)
MN Board of Cosmetology Study Guide questions with
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Define Manager CORRECT ANSWER A “manager” is any person who is a cosmetologist,
esthetician, advanced practice esthetician, nail technician practitioner, or eyelash technician
practitioner, and who has a manager license and provides any services under that license, as
defined in subdivision
Define Operator CORRECT ANSWER Operator” means a standard license for a practitioner and
not a manager license.
How many people are on the board of cosmetology? CORRECT ANSWER 7
What group makes the laws and which group makes the rules? CORRECT ANSWER Legislature
makes the laws and the board makes the rules
Who is responsible for inspections? CORRECT ANSWER The board
What is the purpose of an inspection? CORRECT ANSWER Determine if the salon or school is
safe for the public
Does the board have the authority to change the rules if they see necessary? CORRECT ANSWER
Yes
Does a cosmetology license include removing and applying acrylics? CORRECT ANSWER Yes
What is the purpose of maintaining your license? CORRECT ANSWER The licensee is responsible
for verifying that the salon or school in which the licensee is practicing has an active license,
and the licensee must continuously comply with all applicable provisions of Minnesota statutes
and rules.
Who hold you accountable if you break a rule CORRECT ANSWER The board
How often do you have to renew your license? CORRECT ANSWER 3 years from your birthday of
that year
What has to be on the school roster? CORRECT ANSWER The school licensee must provide a
current and complete roster of the DSM and instructional staff, including license numbers and
expiration dates, employment status, and days and hours scheduled to work.
How many hours of continued education must you complete to renew your license? CORRECT
ANSWER 8 hours
What happens if you don’t renew your license after 3 years? CORRECT ANSWER If more than
three years have passed since the expiration date of the license
Can you do hair in a salon without a cosmetology license? CORRECT ANSWER no, a person must
not offer cosmetology services for compensation unless the services are provided by a licensee
in a licensed salon or as otherwise provided in this section
Does a salon need insurance? CORRECT ANSWER Yes it needs all the required insurance
Can a salon space be used for residential areas? CORRECT ANSWER The salon space must not
be used for any residential purposes at any time
Can you wash your hands in a hair washing sink? CORRECT ANSWER No, each suite-style salon
must have a designated handwashing sink and disinfecting area in the suite-style salon that
meets the requirements
Can your first year of the license cycle have less then 12 months in it? CORRECT ANSWER Yes,
the first year of the license cycle may consist of less than 12 months, and begins on the issuance
date and ends on the last day of the individual’s birth month.
Minnesota Cosmetology Laws & Rules questions with
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Clean CORRECT ANSWER Free from all soil, dirt; washed w/ soap and hot water
Good repair CORRECT ANSWER Item is clean, w/ no holes, frayed wires, or tears and fully operational
Unregulated service CORRECT ANSWER Ear piercing, body wrapping, permanent depilitation, tattooing,
artificial tanning, services incidental to theatrical productions, mortuary practices, massage services, hair
braiding
Unregulated services signage CORRECT ANSWER Clearly identified, posted in reception area, lettering at
least one-inch high
Salon advertisement CORRECT ANSWER Shall list the licensed name of the establishment & type o’
license held
Salon advertisement — no, no CORRECT ANSWER Reference to any unregulated service
How many days for correcting violation? CORRECT ANSWER W/in ten business days & written
notification of the correction sent to board w/in that time
Name all eight violations CORRECT ANSWER 1. Lapsed licenses — practitioner, instructor, salon, school —
- failure to display license, 3. failure to dispose of single-use items, 4. presence of prohibited razor-type
callus shavers, 5. esthetician or Cosmo services performed or offered at nail salon, 6. nail or Cosmo
services at esthi salon, 7. operator working as independent contractor, 8. refusal or failure to cooperate
w/ inspection
Business hours & location CORRECT ANSWER Provide accurate schedule. If by appointment only, then
designate one-half day a month when available for inspection
Inspection requirements CORRECT ANSWER Each Cosmo salon subject to inspection at any time the
board deems necessary to affirm compliance
Results of inspection CORRECT ANSWER Discussed at conclusion, in private w/ responsible person.
Written report given or sent.
Report availability notice CORRECT ANSWER 5 by 7 in notice in reception area, boldface
Reexam limit CORRECT ANSWER Passing exam score is valid for 12 months
Instructor examination CORRECT ANSWER Board shall have access to clinic of school no more than once
yearly and to licensed instructors no more than twice a year for assistance in conducting practical
examination for instructors. Each examinee responsible for providing model –over 16, not a licensed
cosmetologist or Cosmo student
Applicants for individual license CORRECT ANSWER Applications made in writing and contain: a. HS or
GED, b. Examination minimal skills, successfully completed board-approved written and practical
examination, c. Payment of required fees
Hour documentation CORRECT ANSWER 1,550 hours for cosmetology
600 for esthetician
350 for nail technician
Managers — hours CORRECT ANSWER Documentation of current Cosmo, esthi, or nail tech license & at
least 2700 hours of licensed practice in licensed salon w/in 3 years prior to application. Payment of fees.
School manager need take applicable test covering laws related to schools & hold a current active
Cosmo salon manager license.
How many years may be substituted if having less than the required hours? CORRECT ANSWER Three
years of experience under a current active license in another jurisdiction
If more than three years have elapsed since expiration of most active license CORRECT ANSWER Then
completion of refresher course, including certification of skills
155 hours Cosmo
60 hours esthi
35 hours nail tech
Continuing education CORRECT ANSWER Required for renewal of operator and salon manager licenses.
Four credit hours must include one credit hour on state L&R and three credit hours on Health, S&S.
Providers of continuing education must CORRECT ANSWER Provide attendees w/ receipt showing
successful completion, must retain records of attendees for five years, must respond to any board
request w/in 15 days of request
Change of name or address CORRECT ANSWER Notify board w/in 30 days of change & pay duplicate
license fee
Compliance w/ applicable law CORRECT ANSWER Licensee shall continuously comply w/ all MN statutes
& rules
When do licenses expire? CORRECT ANSWER All licenses expire on last day of individual’s birth month of
the year due. Failure to receive notice of renewal does not constitute a valid excuse for not renewing
Knowledge & skills up to date: a Cosmo, nail tech, esthi or salon manager shall provide documentation
of? CORRECT ANSWER Having practiced in licensed salon at least 1,800 hours w/in the three years prior
to expiration; or 400 hours acquired through approximately regular weekly experience w/in each of the
last three years; or completed successfully an approved refresher course, of at least 40 hours, w/in the
three years prior to license expiration or reactivation
Knowledge & skills up to date part II CORRECT ANSWER Provide documentation of four credit hours at
recognized institution. Including one credit L&R and three on S&S. Four credit hours to be w/in the 3
years prior to expiration. Valid for only one license renewal period. Continuing ed. credits are required
as of August 1, 2014.
Knowledge & skills up to date: instructor CORRECT ANSWER 45 hours of continuing ed. w/in 3 years
before license expiration. Including at least 15 hrs. of teaching related material & 15 hrs. related to
analysis & use of prof. clinical products. To renew instructor license, instructor must have an active
operator or salon manager license.
Knowledge & skills up to date: school manager CORRECT ANSWER Must maintain active salon manager
license, & documentation of having practiced in licensed school as school manager for at least 1,800 hrs.
at any time w/in the 3 years prior to expiration; or 400 hrs. via regular weekly experience w/in each of
the last three years; or successful refresher course completion of at least 40 hrs., w/in the 3 years prior
to expiration or reactivation
Procedure for lapsed license CORRECT ANSWER If expired, then license reissued after submission of
request for renewal, proof of experience & education; & payment of fees. If more than 3 years have
elapsed, then apply for new license
Procedure for inactive license CORRECT ANSWER If expired by < 3 years, then active license reissued for remainder of licensing period. If > 3 years since most recent license expiration, then active license
reissued after submission of application, payment of fees and evidence of completion of refresher
course
Refresher courses CORRECT ANSWER When license has expired by > 3 years, refresher program of
minimum 155 hrs. Cosmo, 60 hrs. esthiology, 35 hrs. nail tech. Documentation need include certification
of skills.
Reinstatement after revocation CORRECT ANSWER 1. Provide documentation of the correction or
elimination of the grounds for revocation, 2. Make application in writing and on all forms provided by
the board, 3. Pay the fees identified in MN statutes, 4. Meet the requirements for initial licensure, 5.
Meet requirements for individual license, for license renewal — practical educational requirements —
and requirements for reactivation — refresher courses, & 6. At least 2 yrs. expired from the effective
date of revocation
Transfer of license prohibited CORRECT ANSWER Licenses not transferable and to be used only by the
named licensee
Salon application for licensure CORRECT ANSWER Apply in writing to the board on forms supplied by
board:
A. Name & address of salon, names, addresses & phone numbers of owners
B. Notarized signatures of owners
C. Days & hours of operation
D. Evidence of compliance w/ zoning, ordinances & fire codes
MINNESOTA NAIL TECHNICIAN LAW TEST questions with
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A nonresident nail tech can be mn certified if… CORRECT ANSWER the individual has completed
cosmetology school in a state or country with the same or greater school hour requirements,
has an active license in that state or country, and has passed a board-approved theory and
practice-based examination
If an individual has less than the required number of school hours, the individual must have
CORRECT ANSWER a current active license in another state or country for at least three years
and have passed a board-approved theory and practice-based examination, and the Minnesotaspecific written operator examination
Licensing in each classification shall be for a period of CORRECT ANSWER three years.
Renewal of license shall be for a period of CORRECT ANSWER three years and subject to
continuing education requirements
price after three years renual CORRECT ANSWER $115 renewal of practitioner license, divided
as follows:
(i) $100 for each renewal license; and
(ii) $15 for each renewal application fee;
To qualify for a license renual CORRECT ANSWER must complete four hours of continuing
education credits from a board-approved continuing education provider during the three years
prior to the applicant’s renewal date
Effective August 1, 2017, in addition to the hours of continuing education credits required
under paragraph (a), to qualify for license renewal under this chapter as an individual CORRECT
ANSWER (1) product chemistry and chemical interaction;
(2) proper use and maintenance of machines and instruments;
(3) business management, professional ethics, and human relations; or
(4) techniques relevant to the type of license held.
Homebound CORRECT ANSWER an individual lacks the physical or intellectual capacity for
independent transportation and is unable to travel independently to a licensed salon
Suite-style salon CORRECT ANSWER A business specializing in leasing or renting individual
rooms to licensees, where the salon license may be carried by the business or where each room
has its own salon license
Unregulated service CORRECT ANSWER not defined as the practice of cosmetology.
examples of unregulated services. CORRECT ANSWER Ear piercing, body art, body painting,
henna tattoos, eyebrow embroidery, eyebrow micro blading, permanent hair removal,
permanent makeup, tanning by up radiation and spray tanning units, injectables, services for
theater television fashion photography or media productions, body wraps performed by a
massage therapist and hair braiding.
a separate work area is created when the service area is partition from other salon spaces or
work areas by walls at least —- ft. high and doors of less than —ft. in width CORRECT ANSWER
6ft 5ft
the cosmetic treatment of the stratum corneum of the epidermal layer of the skin surface
CORRECT ANSWER esthetics
It is a violation of this chapter to advertise or offer any .. CORRECT ANSWER board regulated
services from an unlicensed salon or an unlicensed practitioner
any salon advertisement must CORRECT ANSWER list the licensed name of the salon as shown
on the salon license.
MN Cosmetology Boards questions with correct answers
Alkaline Perm/Cold Wave CORRECT ANSWER pH between 9.0 and 9.6 – Ammonium
Thioglycolate – Room Temp. – Coarse, thick, resistant hair
True Acid Perm CORRECT ANSWER pH between 4.5 and 7.0 – Glyceryl Monothioglycolate –
Endothermic (add heat) – Extremely porous or very damaged hair
Acid Balanced Perm CORRECT ANSWER pH between 7.8 and 8.2 – Glyceryl Monothioglycolate –
Room Temp. – Porous or Damaged hair
Ammonia Free Perm CORRECT ANSWER pH between 7.0 and 9.6 –
Monoethanolamine/Aminomethylpropanol – Room temp. – Porous to normal hair
Low pH Perm CORRECT ANSWER pH between 6.5 and 7.0 – Ammonium sulfite/Ammonium
bisulfite – Endothermic (add heat) – Normal, fine, or damaged hair
Lye Relaxer CORRECT ANSWER pH between 12.5 and 13.5 – Sodium Hydroxide – Good for
extremely curly hair – May cause scalp irritation and breakage
No-lye Relaxer CORRECT ANSWER pH between 13 and 13.5 – Guanidine Hydroxide – less skin
irritation – more drying to hair
Thio Relaxer CORRECT ANSWER pH between 9.6 and 10.0 – Ammonium Thioglycolate –
compatible with soft curl permanents – strong ammonia smell
Low pH relaxer CORRECT ANSWER pH between 6.5 and 8.5 – Ammonium Sulfite/Bisulfite
Relaxer , – less damaging to hair – does not relax extremely curly hair well
No-mix, lye relaxer CORRECT ANSWER pH between 12.5 and 13.5 – Lithium Hydroxide and
potassium hydroxide
Texture CORRECT ANSWER Fine, medium, coarse
Density CORRECT ANSWER Thickness or number of hairs per square inch on the head
Porosity CORRECT ANSWER Ability of hair to absorb moisture
Elasticity CORRECT ANSWER How far the hair stretches before breaking
Metallic dyes CORRECT ANSWER Darken hair after each use
Hyponichium CORRECT ANSWER Under the free edge
Temporary color CORRECT ANSWER Washes out after each use
Refresher course CORRECT ANSWER 155 hrs
Animals allowed in salon CORRECT ANSWER Guide dogs only
Cape sanitation CORRECT ANSWER cleaned back and front and hung at least 5ft from stations
Cutting tool sanitations CORRECT ANSWER Sanitize before and after each use
Personal name change CORRECT ANSWER 30 days
Salon name change CORRECT ANSWER 60 days