General requirements
Is a post office box acceptable to disclose applying for an Esthetics license?
No, must be a physical address
For the basic esthetician license how many facials must you complete prior to taking your state boards?
65
Define credit hour
combination of the number of hours worked in class each week and number of hours worked in a laboratory each week
What do applicants have to pass in order to receive their license?
Both the written and practical examinations
How do you receive your notice of renewal?
Through the mail
You must report felony convictions within the last:
20 years
How many hair removal services are required prior to taking state boards?
25
Define renewal
continuing the effectiveness of a license for another period of time
What happens if the application passes one examination but not the other?
They are not required to retake the examination they passed within a year
What is a general requirement for all esthetics schools?
You must report all misdemeanor convictions within the last:
2 years
How many body and back treatments are required?
20
Define reinstatement
having a license stored to effectiveness after the expiration date has passed
Within how many years do you have to apply for your initial license?
5 years
How many credit hours are needed for the esthetics program?
600 hours
How often do you have to renew your Esthetician license?
Every 2 years
How many machine or electrical facial treatments are required?
50
What is direct supervision?
a Virginia licensed esthetician or master esthetician shall be present in the esthetics salon or school at all times while services are being performed
All examination fees are?
subject to contracted charges to the board by an outside vendor
How often should salons and schools conduct a self-inspection?
Annually
What happens if you don't renew your license within 2 years?
Reinstatement is no longer possible
35
Define licensee
any sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, etc. permitted by law holding a license issued by the Board for barbers and cosmetology
When does an applicant forfeit the examination fee?
Define Esthetician
person who engages in the practice of esthetics for compensation