1. (a) Notwithstanding any other rule in this Subchapter, pursuant to G.S. 88B-18(d), a cosmetologist, apprentice, esthetician, manicurist, natural hair care specialist, or teacher candidate who has failed the practical section of the examination three times shall complete the following amounts of study at an approved cosmetic art school before an applicant may reapply:

   1. (1) Cosmetologist 40 hours;
   2. (2) Apprentice 40 hours;
   3. (3) Esthetician 40 hours;
   4. (4) Manicurist 40 hours;
   5. (5) Natural Hair Care Specialist 40 hours; and

   6. (6) Teacher:

      1. (A) cosmetology 40 hours;
      2. (B) esthetician 40 hours; and
      3. (C) manicurist 40 hours.
2. (b) Schools shall evaluate students returning to complete additional hours in accordance with Paragraph (a) of this Rule and shall provide remedial assistance or training in the areas of deficiency.
3. (c) Additional hours as required in Paragraph (a) of this Rule may be completed as online instruction through enrollment in a licensed cosmetic art school.

History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-2; 88B-4; 88B-16; 88B-18;
Eff. January 1, 2012;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 13, 2015;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2023; September 1, 2021; August 1, 2014;
Readopted Eff. April 1, 2026.