SUBCHAPTER 14J ‑ COSMETOLOGY CURRICULUM
SECTION .0100 ‑ BEGINNERS' DEPARTMENT
21 NCAC 14J .0101 DEPARTMENT SYSTEM
(a) The students in each cosmetology school must be divided into two departments known as beginner and advanced departments.
(b) Each student with 300 hours or less must wear a pin, or something similar, stating "Beginner Department."
(c) The beginner department must be separated from the advanced department and must be designated by a sign in a conspicuous place, which must read: "Beginner Department."
History Note: Authority G.S. 88‑23;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1989.
All students must wear a clean washable uniform or professional attire and nametag identifying academic status.
History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; 88-26(1);
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. December 1, 2004; August 1, 1998; January 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 14J .0103 TIME REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO HOURS
(a) The maximum time a student may earn in a cosmetology school in any one day is eight clock hours. The maximum time a student may earn in a cosmetology school in any one week is 40 clock hours.
(b) Hours earned on one day shall not be credited to another day.
(c) Each student must complete 1200 hours in a cosmetology school before applying to the Board for the cosmetologist's examination, except those students enrolled for the manicurist or esthetician course only.
(d) Each student must spend 300 hours in the beginner department before entering the advanced department and may not work on members of the public during this 300 hours except shampoo and scalp manipulations.
(e) Hours earned in the beginner department must be devoted to scientific study and mannequin practice.
(f) Manicuring practice in the beginner department must be done during the first 300 hours of instruction and shall be done on the students enrolled in the cosmetology school.
History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. August 1, 1998; January 1, 1989; April 1, 1988;
Temporary Amendment Eff. January 1, 1999;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2000.
21 NCAC 14J .0104 SCIENTIFIC STUDY
21 NCAC 14J .0105 MANNEQUIN PRACTICE
History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1989; April 1, 1988;
Repealed Eff. August 1, 1998.
21 ncac 14j .0106 Equipment for beginner department
The beginner department shall be equipped with the following minimum equipment for every 20 students in the department:
(1) one manicure table and stool;
(2) two shampoo bowls and chairs, each bowl must be at least 40 inches apart center of bowl to center of bowl;
(3) one mannequin with hair per student;
(4) thermal styling equipment for the purpose of curling or straightening the hair;
(5) visual aids;
(6) one mannequin practice table to accommodate at least ten students; and
(7) five dozen cold wave rods for each student in the department.
History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. June 1, 2010; May 1, 2007; January 1, 1989; April 1, 1988.
21 NCAC 14J .0107 APPROVED FIELD TRIPS
Cosmetology Educational Field Trips include the following activities:
(1) Beauty Shops;
(2) Cosmetology Conventions;
(3) Competition Training;
(4) Other Schools;
(5) State Board Office and Archives Museum;
(6) Supply Houses;
(7) College or Career Day at School;
(8) Fashion Shows;
(9) Rest Homes/Nursing Homes;
(10) Hospitals; and
(11) Funeral Homes.
An instructor must be present during these educational field trips, for credit to be given to student, with a ratio of one instructor per 20 students present. The maximum number of hours a student may earn for field trips is 40 credit hours for cosmetology students, 20 credit hours for esthetician students and 10 credit hours for manicurist students.
History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4;
Eff. October 1, 1990;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2001.
SECTION .0200 ‑ ADVANCED DEPARTMENT
21 NCAC 14J .0201 ELIGIBILITY FOR ADVANCED DEPARTMENT
(a) The advanced department shall be separated from the beginner department and shall be designated by a sign placed in a conspicuous place, which shall read: "Advanced Department."
(b) Each student with more than 300 hours shall wear a pin, or something similar, stating "Advanced Department."
History Note: Authority G.S. 88‑23;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 14J .0202 PRACTICAL WORK FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS
(a) The hours earned in the advanced department must be devoted to study and live model performance completions.
(b) Work in this department may be done on the public. Students with less than 300 hours credit must not work in this department and are not allowed to work on the public except shampoo and scalp manipulations.
(c) All work done by students on the public must be checked by the cosmetology teacher as the work is being performed and after the service has been completed so that the teacher may point out errors to the student in order that they may be corrected.
History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. August 1, 1998; January 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 14J .0203 STORING AND LABELING OF COSMETICS
All bottles and jars in the advanced department containing supplies and cosmetics shall be kept securely covered and labeled, stating contents and instructions for use.
History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2010; January 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 14J .0204 COURSE WORK REQUIREMENT
21 NCAC 14J .0205 LIVE MODEL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
History Note: Authority G.S. 88‑23;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. April 1, 1995; January 1, 1989; April 1, 1988;
Repealed Eff. August 1, 1998.
21 ncac 14j .0206 equipment in advanced department
The advanced department must be equipped with the following equipment:
(1) for departments with 20 to 29 stations, two manicure tables and stools;
(2) for departments with 30 or more stations, four manicure tables and stools;
(3) for departments with 20 to 29 stations, eight dryers and chairs;
(4) for departments with 30 or more stations, 12 dryers and chairs;
(5) eight shampoo bowls and chairs, each bowl must be at least 40 inches apart center of bowl to center of bowl;
(6) 20 dressing tables and styling chairs;
(7) for departments with 20 to 29 stations, one facial chair;
(8) for departments with 30 or more stations, two facial chairs; and
(9) thermal styling equipment for the purpose of curling or straightening the hair.
History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. June 1, 2010; May 1, 2007; April 1, 2004; August 1, 1998; October 1, 1990; January 1, 1989; April 1, 1988.
21 NCAC 14J .0207 Live Model/Mannequin performance requirements
(a) The following live model/mannequin performance completions shall be done by each student in the advanced department before the student is eligible to take the cosmetologist's examination. Sharing of performance completions is not allowed. Credit for a performance shall be given to only one student.
1200 Hours 1500 Hours
Live Model Maniq. Live Model Maniq.
(1) scalp and hair treatments
with massage 8 10
(2) fullhead fingerwave and style 3 OR 3 5 OR 5
(3) fullhead pincurl and style 3 OR 3 5 OR 5
(4) Hair Styling – sets, blowdrying
Thermal press/flat iron, artificial hair 80 56 100 70
(5) haircuts 60 8 75 10
(6) chemical reformation or permanent
waving and relaxers 16 12 20 15
(7) temporary color 3 5
(8) Color Application – semi, demi,
Permanent color, and hair lightening 24 8 30 10
(9) Multidimensional Color – low/high
Lighting, cap, bleach 3 8 5 10
(10) lash and brow tinting 2 4
(11) Nail Care – manicures and pedicures 12 15
(12) artificial nails 4 OR 4 4 OR 4
(13) facials with massage/makeup 3 10
(14) hair removal 3 5
(b) Certification of live model or mannequin performance completions is required along with the application for the examination.
(c) A live model may be substituted for a mannequin for any mannequin service.
(d) All mannequin services may be performed using a simulated product.
(e) Simulated product is not allowed for credit for live model performance.
History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4;
Eff. August 1, 1998;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2011; June 1, 2010; July 1, 2009; November 1, 2005.
21 NCAC 14J .0208 INTERNSHIPS
Schools and cosmetic art shops desiring to implement an internship program shall follow these requirements:
(1) Schools wishing to participate in an internship program must notify the Board of intent to implement a program before credit for an internship may be granted. Cosmetic art shops and student selection criteria must be submitted along with the notification.
(2) Schools shall report to the Board all cosmetic art shops contracted and students selected to participate in the program.
(3) Internships may be arranged in various time frames but shall never exceed 10 percent of a student's training period.
(4) Credit for an internship shall be granted upon submission of student hours verification based on a daily attendance record. Hours must be recorded on a form approved by the school.
(5) Students may be assigned a variety of duties, but client services are restricted. Cosmetology and natural hair care students may only provide shampoo services, manicurist students may only remove nail polish and esthetician students may only drape and prep clients. Cosmetic art shop violation of restrictions or school requirements may result in the termination of the internship contract and the loss of student training hours.
(6) Students must follow all cosmetic art shop employee rules and regulations. Violations of cosmetic art shop rules or any misconduct may result in dismissal of the intern or loss of training hours.
(7) A licensed teacher need not be in attendance during this internship.
(8) Students participating in the program shall not receive compensation for duties performed in the cosmetic art shop.
History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4;
Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 1999;
Eff. August 1, 2000;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2010; August 1, 2002.
SECTION .0300 ‑ COMBINED STUDIES
21 NCAC 14J .0301 PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS AND RECITATIONS
History Note: Authority G.S. 88‑23;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Repealed Eff. January 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 14J .0302 EQUIPMENT
Each cosmetology school shall provide training in the decontamination methods used to prevent the growth of germs and bacteria. Each cosmetology school shall provide the following equipment or supplies for use in the training and teaching of all students:
(1) containers of sufficient size for the purpose of disinfecting implements by the immersion of implements in an EPA recommended, hospital grade disinfectant solution;
(2) covered containers for storage of disinfected implements until they are needed to prevent contamination.
History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4; 88B-14;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. December 1, 2008; May 1, 2007; January 1, 1989; April 1, 1988.
21 NCAC 14J .0303 STUDENTS' PERSONAL SUPPLIES
Each student shall have the following minimum supplies:
(1) manicure supplies and implements for a complete manicure;
(2) six combs;
(3) six brushes;
(4) sufficient pin curl clips;
(5) sufficient smooth rollers;
(6) hard rubber or nonflammable comb for heat protection used in thermal styling;
(7) one electric curling iron, marcel;
(8) one razor;
(9) two scissors, one tapered and one straight;
(10) one eyebrow tweezer;
(11) one tint comb;
(12) one blow dryer; and
(13) one copy of "An Act to Regulate the Practice of Cosmetic Art in the State of North Carolina" and a copy of the course curriculum requirements, both of which shall be at no charge to the student for the first copy.
History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. May 1, 2007; August 1, 1998; March 1, 1994; January 1, 1989; April 1, 1988.
21 NCAC 14J .0304 CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT
21 NCAC 14J .0305 TEACHING PROGRAM
History Note: Authority G.S. 88‑23;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. April 1, 1988;
Repealed Eff. January 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 14J .0306 COURSE WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED
The course work done by beginners and advanced students shall be as follows:
(1) orientation,
(2) your professional image,
(3) sanitation and bacteriology,
(4) properties of the scalp and hair,
(5) draping, shampooing, rinses,
(6) hair shaping,
(7) hair and hairstyling,
(8) thermal pressing and styling,
(9) permanent waving and chemical relaxing,
(10) hair coloring,
(11) artificial hair,
(12) nails and manicuring,
(13) facials, makeup, and skin care,
(14) anatomy,
(15) electricity,
(16) chemistry,
(17) salon business.
History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23;
Eff. August 1, 1998.
21 NCAC 14J .0307 TESTS
Written tests and examinations shall be given in all subjects.
History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23;
Eff. August 1, 1998.
SECTION .0400 ‑ COURSE OF STUDY
21 NCAC 14J .0401 CURRICULUM REQUIRED
21 NCAC 14J .0402 PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF STUDY
21 NCAC 14J .0403 RELATIVE SUBJECTS
21 NCAC 14J .0404 TESTS
History Note: Authority G.S. 88‑23;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1989; April 1, 1988;
Repealed Eff. August 1, 1998.
section .0500 – credit for cosmetology study outside of north carolina
21 ncac 14j .0501 APPROVAL OF CREDIT FOR COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTION/ANOTHER STATE
(a) An applicant shall receive credit for instruction taken in another state if the conditions set forth in this Rule are met.
(b) The applicant's record shall be certified by the state agency or department that issues licenses to practice in the cosmetic arts. If this agency or department does not maintain any student records or if the state does not give license to practice in the cosmetic arts, then the records may be certified by any state department or state agency that does maintain such records and is willing to certify their accuracy. If no state department or board will certify the accuracy of the student's records, then the Board shall review the student's records on a case-by-case basis.
History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-16:
Eff. March 2, 1992;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2011; May 1, 2004; August 1, 2000; August 1, 1998; June 1, 1994.
21 NCAC 14J .0502 APPROVAL OF CREDIT FOR COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTION/ANOTHER COUNTRY
History Note: Authority G.S. 88‑10; 88-12; 88‑13; 145-12;
Eff. March 2, 1992;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1996;
RRC Objection May 18, 2006 and rule returned to agency on November 16, 2006.