General Information
Licensing
Practice Reqiurements
Enforcement
BONUS
100

2 Cosmetologists, 2 School Instructors, 1 Esthetician, 1 Nail Technician, & 1 Public Member

Who are the members of the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners?

100

Displayed in a conspicuous place in the place of business.

What is a License?

100

May be substituted for an alcohol-based hand rub with a minimum of 60 percent alcohol, only when the hands are free of lotions, ointments, product, or visible soil.

What is Hand Washing?

100

This is the result if a licensee is found guilty of a violation within Ch. 155A.21-155A.36.

What is a Misdemeanor?

100

One of two programs consisting of 38 clock hours.

What is the Instructor program?

200

Responsible for inspecting salons and schools licensed pursuant to sections 155A.21 to 155A.36 to assure compliance with the requirements of the sections listed.

What is the MN Board of Cosmetology?

200

Occurring on the last day of the individual's birth month of the year due. 

What is the License Expiration?

200

This must be hospital-grade and registered with the Environmental Protection Agency.

What is Disinfectant?

200

Any written or graphic representation designed to elicit enrollment or the sale of goods or services and includes signs, displays, circulars, business cards, brochures, and recruitment materials in print, on air, or online.

What is Advertising?

200

1000 University West, Suite 100

St. Paul, MN 55104

What is the MN Board of Cosmetology's address?

300

The Board may develop and adopt these according to Ch. 14 that the Board considers necessary to carry out sections Ch. 155A.21-155A.36.

What are Rules?

300

Consisting of 1 hour pertaining to state laws and rules, 3 hours safety and infection control, and 4 hours professional practice.

What is Continuing Education (CE)?

300

These include methyl methacrylate (MMA) liquid monomers, skin cutting equipment (razor-type shavers, rasps, and graters), and roll-on wax.

What are Prohibited Substances and Equipment?

300

If the Board has a reasonable basis for believing that a person has engaged in or is about to engage in a violation of a statute, rule, or order that the Board has adopted, the Board may proceed as provided in 155A.33 subd. 2-3.

What are Legal Actions and Cease and Desist Orders?

300

A current license that has not expired and is not retired.

What is an Active License?

400

The cosmetic treatment of the stratum corneum of the epidermal layer of the skin surface.

What is Esthetics?

400

The cost is $115 (including application fee).

What is the Renewal Application Fee?

400

The licensee must stop the service, put on gloves, rinse the area with running water, clean area with antiseptic solution and cover with a sterile bandage.

What is a Blood and Body Fluid Exposure?

400

The Board may prohibit the licensee or registrant from engaging in practice of a profession regulated by the Board in whole or in part, as the facts require, and condition the termination of the prohibition based on compliance.

What is Temporary Suspension?

400

A device registered with the Food and Drug Administration used to sterilize tools, equipment, and supplies by subjecting them to high pressure saturated steam.

What is an Autoclave?

500

The application, removal, and trimming of threadlike natural or synthetic fibers to the eyelash.

What is Eyelash Technology?

500
Must be completely separated from all living quarters and must contain a permanent, solid partition from floor to ceiling, and all doors must remain closed.

What is a Salon Located in a Private Residence?

500

The salon must meet applicable building codes, fire codes, and zoning codes as determine by local zoning and building officials and the state fire marshal.

What is Space?

500

The Board may impose up to a $2000 fine per violation on a person who violates a statute, rule, or order under Ch. 155A, 2105, and 2110.

What is a Civil Penalty?

500

This has the power and duties necessary for the administration of the provisions of Ch. 155A.

What is the MN Board of Cosmetology?