D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, § 3703
3703.1 To qualify for licensure under this chapter an applicant must meet the following requirements;
3703.2 An applicant for a license by examination as a cosmetology operator shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has successfully completed:
| 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
(1,500) hours.
3703.3 The 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.
3703.4 A 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).
3703.5 Applicants 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.
3703.6 The 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.
3703.7 If 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.
3703.8 If 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.
3703.9 Applicants 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.
3703.10 The 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.
3703.11 The Board may waive the braider examination requirement for applicants who meet the waiver requirements of §3708 of this chapter.
3703.12 Applicants 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.
3703.13 The 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.
3703.14 Applicants 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.
3703.15 The 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.
3703.16 The Board may waive the electrologist examination requirement for applicants who meet the waiver requirements of §3708 of this chapter.
3703.17 Applicants for a specialty license by examination as an esthetician shall furnish proof, satisfactory to the Board, that the applicant has 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 |
|---|---|
| Preparation for Aesthetics Profession | 70 Theory, 25 Clinic |
| Facial & Peel Procedures | 55 Theory, 110 Clinic |
| Color Theory & Makeup (non-permanent) | 35 Theory, 53 Clinic |
| Methods of Hair Removal (non-permanent) | 10 Theory, 55 Clinic |
| Enemies of the Skin/Advanced Topics | 18 Theory, 35 Clinic |
| Male Skin Care & Grooming | 5 Theory, 15 Clinic |
| Machines In Skin Care | 30 Theory, 15 Clinic |
| Business Practices/Job Skills | 36 Theory, 25 Clinic |
| State Laws & Regulations | 8 Theory |
| Total Hours | 600 |
or
(b) Training and experience equivalent in the judgement of the Board to six hundred (600) hours.
3703.18 The 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.
3703.19 Applicants 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 |
3703.20 Applicants 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 Applicants for a license by examination as a manager of a specialty cosmetology salon shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has:
(a) At least two (2) years experience as a licensed operator within the applicant's limited specialty in a licensed cosmetology or specialty salon; or
(b) 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:
| COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|
| Shop Management | 300 |
| Ethics, Salesmanship | 50 |
| Courtesy, Conduct, D.C. Law | 150 |
| Total hours | 500 |
3703.22 Applicants for a license by examination as an instructor shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant qualifies for the examination under either (a) or (b) of this section:
(a) Served as a licensed barber, cosmetology operator, or specialty cosmetologist in a licensed salon or barbershop for at least six (6) months, has completed one thousand (1000) hours of training in an instructor's course in a licensed school, and has completed all of the hours of study necessary to become a barber, cosmetology operator, or specialty cosmetologist. The barber or cosmetology instructor course
shall include:
| SUBJECT | HOURS |
|---|---|
| Barber or Cosmetology Practical Procedures and Theory | 155 |
| Specialty Cosmetology Practical Procedures and Theory | 100 |
| Basic Teaching Methods, Principles of Preparing Lessons Plans | 70 |
| Shop Management | 50 |
| Ethics and Salesmanship | 30 |
| Oral, Written and Performance Testing | 140 |
| Safety Measures | 30 |
| D.C. Law and Regulations | 10 |
| Supervision and Training of students in a laboratory Setting | 50 |
| Practice Teaching | 300 |
| Using Computers in Cosmetology and Barbering | 65 |
| Total hours | 1000 |
(b) Holds a current barber, cosmetology operator, specialty cosmetologist, or barber manager, cosmetology manager, or specialty cosmetology manager's license and has completed a course of study in teaching techniques at the post secondary educational level.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 7699 (September 12, 2003).