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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 17. BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS, AND PROFESSIONALS |
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Chapter 17-37. BARBER AND COSMETOLOGY |
Section 17-3703. QUALIFICATION FOR LICENSURE
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3703.1To qualify for licensure under this chapter an applicant must meet the following requirements;
(a)Be eighteen (18) years of age;
(b)Have completed the tenth (10th) grade or higher, unless otherwise indicated;
(c)Pass the applicable examination(s);
(d)Meet the educational and experience requirements for the license applied for, as set forth in the subsections below; and
(e)Provide the board with verification of completion of the above requirements.
3703.2An applicant for a license by examination as a cosmetology operator shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has successfully completed:
(a)Fifteen hundred (1,500) hours of training in a licensed school or school otherwise acceptable to the Board, which shall include the following courses of study and hours:
SUBJECT
HOURS
Manicuring/Pedicuring
50
Pressing
100
Croquinole Wave/Styling
100
Braiding
35
Shampooing
40
Permanent Wave
150
Wet Curls
100
Facials/Massage
50
Scalp Treatments
25
Dye and Bleach
100
Haircutting
100
Hairpieces
25
Chemical Straightening
225
Electrology
75
Personal Hygiene
50
Ethics, Salesmanship
25
Courtesy, Conduct, D.C. Law
50
Anatomy, Physiology, Bacteriology
Pathology, Chemistry, Electricity
150
Sanitation 50
Total hours
1,500
or
(b)Training and experience equivalent in the judgement of the Board to fifteen hundred (1,500) hours.
3703.3The equivalency requirement of §3703.2(b) shall be met by furnishing proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is licensed in another jurisdiction within the United States of America and has fifteen hundred (1,500) hours in combined experience and training.
3703.4A cosmetologist may not hold himself or herself out to the public as a specialist in any cosmetology specialty unless the cosmetologist has passed the examination for that specialty. A cosmetologist may take the examination(s) for any specialty cosmetology license at any time after passing the cosmetology operator examination(s).
3703.5Applicants for a license by examination as a barber shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has acquired:
(a)Fifteen hundred (1,500) hours of training in a licensed school or school otherwise acceptable to the Board, which shall include the following courses of study and hours:
SUBJECT
HOURS
Shaving/Beard Trimming
100
Styling
100
Shampooing
40
Permanent Wave
150
Wet Curls
100
Facials/Massage
50
Scalp Treatments
25
Dye and Bleach
100
Haircutting
210
Chemical Straightening
225
Personal Hygiene
50
Ethics, Salesmanship
25
Courtesy, Conduct D.C. Law
50
Anatomy, Physiology,
Bacteriology, Pathology,
Chemistry, Electricity
150
Sanitation
50
Hairpieces
25
Shop Management 50
Total hours
1,500
or
(b)Training and experience equivalent in the judgement of the Board to fifteen hundred (1,500) hours of training.
3703.6The equivalency requirements of §3703.5(b) shall be met by furnishing proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is licensed in another jurisdiction within the United States of America and has fifteen hundred (1,500) hours in combined experience and training.
3703.7If a licensed barber wishes to become a licensed cosmetologist, he or she shall have successfully completed the fifteen hundred (1,500) hour barber training course or shall possess a current District of Columbia barber license. Upon application to the Board, he or she shall be given up to one thousand (1000) hours of credit for subjects previously covered in the barber training course. Those subjects include, but are not limited to: shampooing; personal hygiene; ethics and salesmanship; courtesy, conduct, and D.C. law; anatomy, physiology, bacteriology, pathology, chemistry, and electricity; scalp treatments, and sanitation. Before being permitted to take the cosmetology practical and theory exam, he or she shall have successfully completed 50 hours of Manicuring, 100 hours of Pressing, 35 hours of Braiding, 40 hours of Sanitation, 100 hours of Croquinole Wave/Styling, 100 hours of Haircutting, 75 hours of electrology, and passed both the theory and practical portions of the Board's barber examination.
3703.8If a licensed cosmetologist wishes to become a licensed barber, he or she shall have successfully completed the fifteen hundred (1,500) hour cosmetology training course or shall possess a current District of Columbia cosmetology license. Upon application to the Board, he or she shall be given up to one thousand (1000) hours of credit for subjects previously covered in the cosmetology training course. Those subjects include, but are not limited to: shampooing; personal hygiene; ethics and salesmanship; courtesy, conduct, and D.C. law; anatomy, physiology, bacteriology, pathology, chemistry, and electricity; scalp treatments, and sanitation. Before being permitted to take the barber practical and theory exam, he or she shall have successfully completed 100 hours of Shaving/Beard trimming, 100 hours of Styling, 210 hours of Haircutting, 50 hours of Shop Management, and 40 hours of Sanitation, and passed both the theory and practical portions of the Board's cosmetology examination.
3703.9Applicants for a specialty license by examination as a braider shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the Applicant has successfully completed.
(a)One hundred (100) hours of training in a licensed school or school otherwise acceptable to the Board which shall include the following courses of study and hours:
SUBJECT
HOURS
Bacteriology & Sanitation
12
Safety, Health, & D.C. Law
8
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
5
Shampoos, Rinses, & Procedure
8
Chemistry of Natural Hair Coloring Processing
6
Structure of Hair
6
Scalp Disorders & Diseases
8
Hair & Scalp Care (applications & procedures)
15
Basic Braid, Cornrow
16
Basic Braid, Cornrow with extension 16
Total Subject Hours
100
or
(b)Training and experience equivalent in the judgement of the Board to one hundred (100) hours of training.
3703.10The equivalency requirement of §3703.9(b) may be met by furnishing proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is licensed in another jurisdiction and has one hundred (100) hours combined experience and training.
3703.11The Board may waive the braider examination requirement for applicants who meet the waiver requirements of §3708 of this chapter.
3703.12Applicants for a specialty license by examination as a manicurist shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the Applicant has acquired:
(a)Three hundred and fifty (350) hours of training in a licensed school or school otherwise acceptable to the Board, which shall include the following courses of study and hours:
SUBJECT
HOURS
Manicuring (water and oil)
100
Pedicure
25
Personal Hygiene
25
Ethics, Salesmanship
25
Courtesy, Conduct, Communication Skills, D.C. Law
35
Anatomy, Physiology
25
Bacteriology, Pathology
30
Chemistry
35
Electricity
20
Sanitation
30
Total hours
350
or
(b)Training and experience equivalent in the judgement of the Board to three hundred and fifty (350) hours.
3703.13The equivalency requirement of §3703.12(b) shall be met by furnishing proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is licensed in a jurisdiction within the United States of America and has three hundred and fifty (350) hours in combined experience and training.
3703.14Applicants for a specialty license by examination as an electrologist shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has completed high-school or passed the GED and acquired:
(a)Six hundred (600) hours of training in a licensed school or school otherwise acceptable to the Board, which shall include the following courses of study and hours:
SUBJECT
HOURS
Anatomy & Physiology of Skin & Hair
100
Infection Control
50
Clinical Observation & Application
300
Modalities
50
Equipment Operation and Safety
30
Professional, Ethical, & Legal Responsibilities
70
Total hours
600
or
(b)Training and experience equivalent in the judgment of the Board to six hundred (600) hours.
3703.15The equivalency requirement of §3703.14(b) shall be met by furnishing proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is licensed in another jurisdiction within the United States of America and has six hundred (600) hours in combined experience and training.
3703.16The Board may waive the electrologist examination requirement for applicants who meet the waiver requirements of §3708 of this chapter.
3703.17 Applicants for an Esthetician Operator license by examination shall furnish proof, satisfactory to the Board, that the applicant has completed six hundred (600) hours of instruction at a licensed school, or school otherwise acceptable to the Board, in the following:
(a) Infection control;
(b) Physiology and anatomy;
(c) Skin histology;
(d) Skin diseases and disorders;
(e) Hair and its growth cycle;
(f) Basic chemistry and cosmetic ingredients;
(g) Basic facials;
(h) Facial massage;
(i) Electricity and facial machines;
(j) Methods of hair removal;
(k) Make-up;
(l) Advanced topics and treatments; and
(m) Scope of practice and regulatory rules.
3703.18The equivalency requirement of §3703.17(b) shall be met by furnishing proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is licensed in another jurisdiction within the United States of America and has six hundred (600) hours in combined experience and training.
3703.19Applicants for a license by examination as a manager of a cosmetology salon shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has:
(a)At least two (2) years of licensed experience as a cosmetology operator in a beauty salon; or
(b)Served as a licensed operator in a registered cosmetology salon for six (6) months or more, completed five hundred (500) hours of training in a manager's course in a licensed school, and completed all of the hours of study necessary to become a cosmetologist. The manager's course shall include:
COURSE
HOURS
Shop Management
300
Ethics, Salesmanship
50
Courtesy, Conduct, D.C. Law 150
Total
500
3703.20Applicants for a license by examination as a barbershop manager shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has:
(a)At least two (2) years experience as a licensed barber in a barbershop; or
(b)Served as a licensed barber in a registered barbershop for six (6) months or more, completed five hundred (500) hours of training in a manager's course in a licensed school, and completed all of the hours of study necessary to become a licensed barber. The manager's course shall include:
COURSE
HOURS
Shop Management
300
Ethics, Salesmanship
50
Courtesy, Conduct, D.C. Law 150
Total hours
500
3703.21 Braider, Electrologist, and Manicurist applicants for a license by examination as a manager of a specialty cosmetology salon in the applicant’s specialty shall furnish proof, satisfactory to the Board, that the applicant:
(a) (1) Possesses at least two (2) years experience as a licensed operator within the applicant’s limited specialty in a licensed cosmetology or specialty salon; or
(2)Served as a licensed operator within the applicant’s specialty in a licensed cosmetology or specialty salon for six (6) months or more, completed five hundred (500) hours of training in a manager’s course in a licensed school, and completed all of the hours of study necessary to become a specialty cosmetologist. The manager’s course shall include:
(A)Shop management: 300 hours;
(B)Ethics and salesmanship: 50 hours; and
(C)Courtesy, conduct, and District law: 150 hours.
(b) (1) Subject to the exception in paragraph (2) of this subsection, possesses a master esthetician manager license in addition to a specialty cosmetology manager license if they intend to manage a shop or salon that provides services requiring a licensed master esthetician manager.
(2)If an esthetician operator who has an application pending for a specialty cosmetology manager’s license, on the date that this paragraph becomes effective, and who obtains the license under the rules that existed on the date that the application was made, has obtained a master esthetician manager’s license pursuant to § 3703.24 prior to managing a shop that provides services requiring a licensed master esthetician manager.
(c) Possesses a master esthetician manager’s license pursuant to the requirements of § 3703.24, if the esthetician is licensed as a specialty cosmetology manager on the date that this paragraph becomes effective, and manages a shop that provides services that must be provided by a master esthetician manager.
3703.22An applicant for a license as an instructor of individual specialties shall furnish proof, satisfactory to the Board, that the applicant qualifies for the examination under either (a) or (b) of this section:
(a) Applicants for licensure by examination shall demonstrate to the Board that they have served as a licensed barber, cosmetology operator, master esthetician manager, braider, electrologist, or manicurist, in a licensed salon or barbershop for at least six (6) months, and have completed one thousand (1,000) hours of training in an instructor’s course as set forth in the following paragraphs:
(1)Barbering or Cosmetology Instructor:
(A)Barbering or cosmetology practical procedures and theory: 255 hours;
(B)Basic teaching methods and principles of preparing lesson plans: 70 hours;
(C)Shop management: 50 hours;
(D)Ethics and salesmanship: 30 hours;
(E)Oral, written, and performance testing: 140 hours;
(F)Safety measures: 30 hours;
(G) District law and regulations: 10 hours;
(H)Supervision and training of students in a laboratory setting: 50 hours;
(I)Practice teaching: 300 hours; and
(J)Using computers in cosmetology and barbering: 65 hours.
(2) Braiding, Electrology, or Manicuring Instructor:
(A)Specialty cosmetology practical procedures and theory (electrology, braiding, and manicuring): 255 hours;
(B)Basic teaching methods and principles of preparing lesson plans: 70 hours;
(C)Shop management: 50 hours;
(D)Ethics and salesmanship: 30 hours;
(E)Oral, written, and performance testing: 140 hours;
(F)Safety measures: 30 hours;
(G) District law and regulations: 10 hours;
(H)Supervision and training of students in a laboratory setting: 50 hours;
(I)Practice teaching: 300 hours; and
(J)Using computers in electrology, braiding, or manicuring: 65 hours.
(3)Master Esthetician Instructor:
(A)Esthetics practical procedures and theory: 255 hours;
(B)Basic teaching methods and principles of preparing lesson plans: 70 hours;
(C)Facility management: 50 hours;
(D)Ethics and salesmanship: 30 hours;
(E) Oral, written, and performance testing: 140 hours;
(F)Safety measures: 30 hours;
(G)District law and regulations: 10 hours;
(H)Supervision and training of students in a laboratory setting: 50 hours;
(I)Practice teaching: 300 hours; and
(J)Using computers in esthetics: 65 hours.
(b)Applicants for licensure as an instructor without examination shall demonstrate to the Board that they hold a current, master esthetician manager, braider, electrologist, or manicurist, barber manager, cosmetology manager, or specialty cosmetology manager’s license and have completed a course of study in teaching techniques at the post-secondary educational level.
(1)Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless qualifying under the grace period set forth in § 3703.24, an esthetics instructor candidate must hold a current master esthetician manager license.
(2)An esthetician instructor who has taught esthetics at a school for at least two (2) of the past five (5) years and who obtains a master esthetician manager license within the grace period set forth in § 3703.24 shall qualify for an instructor’s license without examination.
3703.23Applicants for a Master Esthetician Manager license may apply for licensure by examination pursuant to the requirements set forth in paragraph (a) or without examination by meeting the requirements set forth in paragraph (b).
(a)Applicants for licensure by examination shall furnish proof, satisfactory to the Board, that the applicant has the training necessary to sit for the Master Esthetician Manager’s Examination. Applicants shall furnish such proof by completing the application provided by the Board and providing all information requested by the Board. Proof shall include documentation that the applicant has completed the Basic Esthetician training set forth in § 3703.17, passed the basic esthetics examination, and completed six hundred (600) hours of Master Esthetician Manager training in the following subjects:
(1)Advanced sciences:
(A)Skin histology;
(B)Anatomy and physiology;
(C)Chemistry and biochemistry;
(D)Skin analysis (classification systems);
(E)Cosmetic ingredients (health, lifestyle, and nutrition);
(F)Physics (advanced modalities);
(2)Esthetics:
(A)Advanced facials;
(B)Advanced facial massage;
(C)Advanced body treatments;
(D)Advanced make-up;
(E)Advanced facial machines;
(3)Medical:
(A) Surgical procedures
(i)Plastic surgery procedures; and
(ii)Pre- and post-operation care;
(B) Non-surgical procedures;
(C) Medical terminology and intervention;
(4)Business:
(A)Business plan;
(B)Marketing;
(C)Business operations;
(D)Industry relations; and
(E)Compliance and safety.
(b)The training and examination requirement for a master esthetician license may be waived by the Board if the applicant holds either a current District of Columbia Esthetician Operator license or a Cosmetology Operator license and is NCEA-certified.
3703.24Esthetician Operators, Cosmetology Operators, and Specialty Cosmetology Managers who have been providing services or managing a shop that provides services which must now be provided by and supervised by individuals who possess a master esthetician license must obtain a master esthetician manager license no later than two (2) years from the date that this section is published in the D.C. Register as a final rulemaking. Individuals will qualify for licensure as a master esthetician manager if they provide the Board with documentary proof that they have at least two (2) years of experience in providing master level esthetician services.