Iowa cosmetology laws
License requirements - correct answer ✔1. Graduated high
school/equivalent
2. Diploma from cosmetology school
3. Completes application form
4. Passes an examination
Consent and reporting requirements for laser product, intense pulsed light,
chemical peels, microdermabrasion - correct answer ✔In writing:
A. Nature & purpose;known risks
B. acknowledges disclosure of information & answered any questions
C.signed by client or someone with legal authority for the client
Sanitary rules-practice in the home - correct answer ✔A salon may be
established in a residence if a room other than the living quarters is equipped
for that purpose
School license (owner, fees) - correct answer ✔Apply for a license with the
annual fee- with the chosen name and location. Valid for one year but can be
renewed. A school for cosmetology and barbering cannot be in the same
location.
Instructor requirements - correct answer ✔Minimum of 2 instructors for up to
30 students, additional instructor for each 15 students.
In a community college, a school can operate at 1:15.
Before licensure, must be actively engaged for 2 years, complete a course of
study or an instructors course
, Application must be accompanied with a biennial fee
Course of study cosmetology - correct answer ✔2100 clock hours (70
semester credits)
Salon licenses - correct answer ✔Sanitary inspection biennially, inspection
before licensure, inspection upon receipt of a complaint
License is biennial- valid for two years and then may be renewed
Exceptions for violations - correct answer ✔A. Extenuating circumstances
from physical/mental disability or death of a customer
B. place of practice of a physician & under their supervision
Fine for violations - correct answer ✔Each day a new offense: not to exceed
1,000, or 10,000 maximum
Penalty - correct answer ✔Serious misdemeanor
Requirements for licensure - correct answer ✔A. Submit a completed, board
approved application
B. submit to the board a diploma/ transcript
C.pass a national examination at 75% or higher
Requirements for licensure as an instructor - correct answer ✔A. Completed
application and appropriate fee
B. licensed in the area desired to teach
License requirements - correct answer ✔1. Graduated high
school/equivalent
2. Diploma from cosmetology school
3. Completes application form
4. Passes an examination
Consent and reporting requirements for laser product, intense pulsed light,
chemical peels, microdermabrasion - correct answer ✔In writing:
A. Nature & purpose;known risks
B. acknowledges disclosure of information & answered any questions
C.signed by client or someone with legal authority for the client
Sanitary rules-practice in the home - correct answer ✔A salon may be
established in a residence if a room other than the living quarters is equipped
for that purpose
School license (owner, fees) - correct answer ✔Apply for a license with the
annual fee- with the chosen name and location. Valid for one year but can be
renewed. A school for cosmetology and barbering cannot be in the same
location.
Instructor requirements - correct answer ✔Minimum of 2 instructors for up to
30 students, additional instructor for each 15 students.
In a community college, a school can operate at 1:15.
Before licensure, must be actively engaged for 2 years, complete a course of
study or an instructors course
, Application must be accompanied with a biennial fee
Course of study cosmetology - correct answer ✔2100 clock hours (70
semester credits)
Salon licenses - correct answer ✔Sanitary inspection biennially, inspection
before licensure, inspection upon receipt of a complaint
License is biennial- valid for two years and then may be renewed
Exceptions for violations - correct answer ✔A. Extenuating circumstances
from physical/mental disability or death of a customer
B. place of practice of a physician & under their supervision
Fine for violations - correct answer ✔Each day a new offense: not to exceed
1,000, or 10,000 maximum
Penalty - correct answer ✔Serious misdemeanor
Requirements for licensure - correct answer ✔A. Submit a completed, board
approved application
B. submit to the board a diploma/ transcript
C.pass a national examination at 75% or higher
Requirements for licensure as an instructor - correct answer ✔A. Completed
application and appropriate fee
B. licensed in the area desired to teach
