Nevada
State Board of Cosmetology
Providing consumer protection in hair, nail, and skin care services since 1931.
Offices located in Las Vegas and Reno
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Contents
References
1- Nevada Revised Statutes 644A
2- NVCosmo Software System Data on Licensing and Google Website Analytics (2017-2018)
3- Professional Beauty Association estimates, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics & U.S. Census Bureau (2017)
4- PSI, Inc & Subject Matter Expert (SME) Test Content Development
5- Nevada Revised Statutes 644A & Nevada Administrative Code 644
6-NVCosmo Software System Data on Licensing (2018)
7- NVCosmo Software System Data on Violations (2017-2018)
8- Operating Data on Complaints Filed (2017-2018)
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of those that obtain cosmetology related services through the delivery of quality testing, licensing, inspection, and education services that focus on consumer protection.
Board Structure & Services
In 1931, during the 27th session of the Nevada State Legislature, the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology was established to protect consumers of beauty services.
Today, the Board of Cosmetology continues to deliver consumer protection services as a Board within the Nevada State Government’s Executive Branch. The Board is overseen by seven (7) board members that are appointed by the Governor.
Board staff manages the operations that deliver testing, licensing, inspection, and education services to consumers and other beauty service industry stakeholders.
Consumer Protection Services
Basic Competency Assessment
Consumer Confidence
Safety & Infection Prevention Compliance
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Rule and Regulation Modifications
Board Member Appointments
State Oversight
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Beauty Service Industry Stakeholders
There are many stakeholders in the beauty service industry. The Nevada State Board of Cosmetology primarily delivers its testing, licensing, inspection, and education services to consumers of beauty services, licensed industry participants, and prospective industry participants.
We deliver our testing, licensing, inspection, and education services to 30,000+ participants and consumers annually and our information is accessed online by 100,000+ individuals.
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Testing Services
The Nevada State Board of Cosmetology delivers three (3) tests as part of its testing services to prospective market-participants: a theory test, a state law test, and a practical demonstration test. Each test is designed to evaluate an applicant’s knowledge of minimal competency standards, safe delivery of 'hands-on' services, infection prevention, and beauty service industry regulations.
The Nevada State Board of Cosmetology offers the theory and state law test in five languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.
The theory test measures the competency within each profession’s scope of practice along with topics related to safety and infection prevention, consultation and professional conduct, and basic anatomy and physiology.
The practical demonstration tests for Nevada students are administered by schools while the Board administers tests to unlicensed applicants with out of state or out of country training.
- Safety and Infection Prevention
- Consultation and Professional Conduct
- First Aid
- Nevada Cosmetology Laws
- Hair, Skin, and Nail Anatomy
- Scalp, Hair, Nail, and Skin, Care
- Hairstyling
- Haircutting
- Hair Coloring
- Chemical Services
- Skin Structure and Physiology
- Basic Facial
- Hair Removal
- Makeup
- Basic Knowledge of Advanced Treatments
- Electricity and Electrotherapy
- Nail Structure
- Basic Manicure and Pedicure
- Nail Enhancements
Testing
Content Subjects
We offer the theory and the Nevada law tests on the top of every hour, daily!
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Licensing Overview (Beauty Service Industry)
The beauty service industry in Nevada generates more than $500 million dollars in sales annually. The Nevada State Board of Cosmetology offers licensing services for four (4) main license types and seven (7) specialty license types for beauty service professionals.
Licensed salon establishments are areas where licensed beauty service professionals can perform a variety of beauty services on the public. Licensed beauty service professionals can obtain a limited license in order to perform a limited number of services on the public outside of a salon establishment.
The entry point into the beauty service industry begins with training as a student enrolled at a licensed beauty school taught by licensed instructors or through an apprenticeship program. Registrations are available for some specialty (niche) scopes of practice which require little to no formal training.
Specialty License Types
1. Instructor
2. Makeup Artistry (Registration)
3. Shampoo Technology (Registration)
4. Threading (Registration)
6. Electrology
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Licensing Services
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Since 1931, the licensing structure for beauty service professions in Nevada adapted for economic growth and industry innovation.
The Nevada State Board of Cosmetology delivers nineteen (19) different licensing services to more than 30,000 licensed and prospective market-participants and to more than 2,000 businesses.
A license is an individual’s or business’ privilege to deliver or offer beauty services to consumers and is intended to demonstrate a level of consumer confidence that the service(s) will be delivered competently and safely.
*Other: Instructors, Makeup Artists, Threaders, Hair Braiders, Technicians, Electrologists, Provisional Instructors, Shampoo Technologists, Cosmetic Demonstrators, Limited Licences, Apprentices, Student Instructors, & Schools.
Growth & Innovation
1931
1960's
1980's
2010's
2000's
Cosmetology & Schools Established
Nail Technology & Electrology Established
Esthetics & Instructor Established
1990's
Hair Designer Established
Demonstrator of Cosmetics, Student Instructor, & Threader Established
Hair Braider, Shampoo Techs, Makeup Artists, & Apprenticeships Established
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Application Processing Times
The Nevada State Board of Cosmetology strives to efficiently deliver services to all stakeholders. We understand that delays in our processing times can adversely impact our licensed professionals. We strive to complete processing requests within 1-7 business days.
(*2018 averages in orange )
Test Schedule-to-License
Reciprocity
New Salon
License Renewal
License Certification
5 Days
1 Day
3 Days
2 Days
1 Day
2-7 Business Days
1-7 Business Days
1-7 Business Days
1-7 Business Days
1-7 Business Days
Average Application Processing Times
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Inspection Services
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The Nevada State Board of Cosmetology delivers inspection services through safety and sanitation compliance inspections that promote consumer protection.
Individuals or businesses that are not in compliance with the Nevada Revised Statutes 644A or Nevada Administrative Code 644 may receive a citation.
Citations are issued to promote compliance with licensing and sanitation regulations. Consumer complaints are investigated and findings are reported through citations and/or through administrative disciplinary action.
Complaints concerning the quality of a haircut, design, style, or any other artistic critiques are not investigated.
2,412
Total Violations Issued
Infection Prevention Violations
Licensing Violations
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Single-Use Items
Licensed beauty service professionals use a variety of tools and implements. Some of the tools and implements may be disinfected and reused, other items may only be used once and then must be thrown away.
Reusing single-use items on consumers can spread disease and can cause infections.
Infection Prevention Best Practice
Licensed beauty service professionals are required to apply infection prevention best practices on all tools and implements. Non-porous (metal) tools and/or implements can be disinfected or sterilized, while porous (nail buffers) tools and/or implements are single-use and can only be used once (on a single customer) and then must be thrown away.
Non-Porous Item Best Practice
Porous Item Best Practice
Step 1- Remove debris and clean item.
Step 2- Disinfect item using EPA-
registered product.
Throw away after single use on customer.
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Online Salon Inspection Lookup
Salon inspection reports are available for the public to view through the Board's website. Safe and sanitary salons reduce the spread of disease and infection.
How to File a Complaint
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The Nevada State Board of Cosmetology receives 500+ consumer complaints annually. Complaints related to salon cleanliness, consumer safety, infection prevention standards, unlicensed practice, and other health and safety matters are reviewed. Complaints with probable cause may result in monetary citations and/or a disciplinary hearing before the Board.
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Consumer Complaint Hotline
1-800-433-1931
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Education Services
The Nevada State Board of Cosmetology delivers education services focused on consumer protection and informational awareness to four (4) targeted constituents:
Consumer
Protection
through
Education
1- Consumers of Beauty Services
2- Licensed Beauty Service Professionals
3- Prospective Beauty Service Professionals
4- School Administrators
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How to Make Change
The professional beauty service industry experiences rapid growth and product innovation. Keeping government rules and regulations current with a fast-changing industry can be challenging.
It is important to provide stakeholders with the ability to propose modifications to regulations. Stakeholders interested in suggesting rule or regulation modifications or additions may file a Petition to Appear Before the Board for consideration at a quarterly Board Meeting.
All rule and regulation changes must be approved by the Nevada State Legislature before they go into effect.
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Contact Us
- General Information..........[email protected]
- Testing Information............[email protected]
- Licensing Information........[email protected]
- Inspection Information.....[email protected]
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