Rule 130-3-.18 - Curriculum Requirements for Barber to Become Master CosmetologistIn 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.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 130-3-.18
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.