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Board asks licensing unit to review hairdresser exam blueprint after educators raise concerns
Summary
Educators told the board that cosmetology and barber exams include substantial content on skin and nail services; Prometric explained exams are developed from national textbooks and provided an alternative "hair design" exam outline. The licensing unit agreed to review the exam blueprint if provided.
Board members raised concerns that current cosmetology and barber exam content places substantial weight on skin care and nail services that may not reflect the state-authorized scope of practice for cosmetologists and barbers.
The chair described reports from schools that students encounter exam questions “that were not included in their studies,” and said some candidates reported being asked multiple questions about facials rather than hair services. “It seems like there are way too many questions on skin care and nail care where the focus…
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