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| Fields of Practice |
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Cosmetology licensees may be certified in one or more individual fields of practice:
Barbering
Barbering is a separate discipline from hair design. Barbers shampoo, cut, style, condition and singe (lightly burn hair ends with a lighted wax taper) hair, but they cannot provide chemical hair treatments (see Hair Design).
Barbers also shave, trim and cut the beard, and massage the scalp, face and neck, applying facial and scalp treatments with creams, lotions, oils and other cosmetic preparations, either by hand or mechanical appliances, but such appliances shall not be galvanic (direct electrical current) or faradic (interrupted, or alternating, electrical current).
Esthetics
Estheticians, formerly facial technicians prior to the passage of House Bill 2105 in the 2005 Legislative Session, provide services to keep skin healthy and attractive. Estheticians use their hands or mechanical or electrical apparatuses or appliances for cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exfoliating or applying lotions or creams and for the temporary removal of hair, makeup artistry. facial and body wrapping, and facial and body waxing.
Hair Design
Hair designers shampoo, cut, style, condition and singe (see Barbering) hair and apply chemical treatments such as coloring, dyeing, relaxing and permanent waves. They also temporarily curl and braid hair as well as shave, trim and cut the beard or mustache.
Hair designers also massage the scalp and neck, but not the face, if in conjunction with the above services.
Nail Technology
Nail technicians cut, trim, clean, polish, color or tint the natural nails on hands and feet and massage, cleanse, treat and beautify the hands, arms (below the elbow) and legs (below the knee). They also apply, sculpt and remove artificial nails.
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| Where They Work |
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Cosmetologists work in a variety of settings, including hair and nail salons, barbershops, day spas, medi-spas, health care facilities, health clubs, resorts, and in collaboration with dermatologists and plastic surgeons.
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| Licensing Count |
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As of December 4, 2007:
- Practitioners (all four fields of certification): 29,702
- Facilities: 4,517
- Independent Contractors: 6,794
- Valid Certificate of Identification (CID) Holders: 136
By certification / field of practice (individual practitioners may be certified in one or more individual fields of practice):
- Barbers: 6,161
- Estheticians: 13,040
- Hair Designers: 20,591
- Nail Technicians: 14,489
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| Licensing Information |
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Duration of License: Two years
Licensing Fees
- Application: $15
- Examination: $25 for each section (individual fields of practice, Laws & Rules) taken
- Certification: $33 for each field of practice for two years
- Renewal: $33 for each field of practice for two years
- Late Fee: $25 for each field of practice for each year in expired status
For more information, click here to go to the Fees page.
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| Examination Information |
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Examinations are conducted on a walk-in basis, subject to space availability, and given on a touch-screen computer. Appointments and reservations are not necessary.
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Location: Oregon Health Licensing Agency
- Passing Score: 75 percent or higher
- To Retake: Failed sections of the examination may be taken at the next available date and time as scheduling allows, usually the same day. Applicants failing any part of the examination may apply to retake the failed section(s) three times before being required to obtain recertification of training through an Oregon licensed career school. Click here to learn more about the examination retake policy.
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| Prerequisites / Qualifications |
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There are two different routes to gain licensure in Oregon:
Route One: Graduation from an Oregon career school or non-credentialed from another state or country:
- Complete application.
- Complete an approved program at an Oregon career school, or; submit training, education and work experience to the Oregon Health Licensing Agency for evaluation and coordination of authorization with the Department of Education in one or more of the following:
Barbering: 1,100 hours
Esthetics: 250 hours
Hair Design: 1,450 hours
Nail Technology: 350 hours
In addition to the the hours above, cosmetology students must complete:
Safety/Infection Control: 150 hours
Career Development: 100 hours
- Submit an official transcript from a cosmetology college in Oregon.
- Pass a written and practical examination approved or recognized by the Board of Cosmetology.
- Pay appropriate certificate and examination fees.
Route Two: Applicants certified or licensed in another U.S. state or other country:
Complete application.
- Submit a current Affidavit of Licensure, available either from the Oregon Health Licensing Agency or your current state's licensing agency.
- Show evidence of no disciplinary action on certificate or license.
- Pay appropriate certificate and examination fees.
For more information, click here to go to the How to Get Licensed page.
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