Md. Code Regs. 09.22.01.11

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 09.22.01.11 - Examinations

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.

Md. Code Regs. 09.22.01.11

Regulations .11 adopted effective June 22, 1992 (19:12 Md. R. 1133)
Regulation .11A amended effective February 6, 2012 (39:2 Md. R. 141); amended and recodified from Regulation .12 effective 44:9 Md. R. 437, eff. 5/8/2017; amended effective 46:11 Md. R. 516, eff. 6/3/2019; amended effective 48:6 Md. R. 237, eff. 3/22/2021