DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS  
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE  
COSMETOLOGY – GENERAL RULES  
(By authority conferred on the department of licensing and regulatory affairs by  
sections 205, 1203, 1205, 1207, 1208, 1209, and 1210 of the occupational code, 1980 PA  
299, MCL 339.205, 339.1203, 339.1205, 339.1207, 339.1208, 339.1209, and 339.1210;  
and on the board of cosmetology by section 308 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299,  
MCL 339.308; and by Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, and  
2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030)  
PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS  
R 338.2101 Definitions.  
Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules:  
(a) "Apprenticeship program" means a licensed cosmetology establishment that is  
teaching cosmetology to an apprentice without charging a fee.  
(b) “Autoclave” means a device registered and listed as an autoclave or dry-heat  
sterilizer with the United States Food and Drug Administration.  
(c) “Blade” means a flat or curved implement designed for cutting, including, but  
not limited to, implements commonly referred to as razors, callus shavers, graters, and  
credo blades intended to cut or shave growths of skin on the hands and feet.  
(d) “Clean" or "cleaned” means an item that was disinfected or sterilized pursuant  
to R 338.2171a or a new and unused single-use item.  
(e) “Code” means the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.101 to  
339.2677.  
(f) “Department” means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.  
(g) “Disinfectant” means a substance, or mixture of substances, that is registered  
as a disinfectant by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  
(h) "Equivalent" means the passing of a standard examination that is equal to or  
greater than the statutorily required grade level or a statement from a school administrator  
indicating that the person has potentially and scholastically achieved the required grade.  
(i) “Establishment” means a cosmetology establishment as defined under section  
1201(e) of the code, MCL 339.1201, and includes a mobile salon, as defined in section  
1201(o) of the code, MCL 339.1201, and a cosmetology suite as defined in section  
1201(g) of the code, MCL 339.1201.  
(j) “Patron” means an individual receiving a cosmetology service whether or not  
the individual intends to pay for the service.  
(k) "Practical application" means a service performed on a mannequin, student, or  
patron.  
(l) “Practical hours” means hours spend performing a practical application.  
(m) "Reactive chemicals" means, but is not limited to, any of the following:  
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(i) Permanent wave solutions.  
(ii) Relaxers.  
(iii) Temporary, semipermanent, or permanent hair colorings.  
(iv) Hair lighteners.  
(v) Acids.  
(vi) Bases.  
(vii) Creams.  
(viii) Fluids.  
(ix) Any other preparation designed to modify or rearrange the structure of the  
hair, skin, or nails.  
(n) “School” means a school of cosmetology licensed under section 1205 of the  
code, MCL 339.1205, which may include a school of cosmetology with a license limited  
only to the teaching of electrology.  
(o) “Specialty license” means an electrologist license, esthetician license,  
manicurist license, or natural hair cultivation license.  
(p) “Specialty service” means a service pertaining to electrology, skin care  
services, manicuring, or natural hair cultivation.  
(q) “Sterilant” means a substance, or mixture of substances, that is registered as a  
sterilant by the EPA.  
(r) "Wet sanitizer" means a covered container filled with a liquid substance, or  
mixture of liquid substances, that is registered as a disinfectant or sterilant by the EPA.  
(2) Terms that are defined in the code have the same meaning when used in these  
rules.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2004 AACS; 2006 AACS; 2014 AACS; 2017  
AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2102 Rescinded.  
History: 1998-2000 AACS; 2014 AACS.  
R 338.2103 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1998-2000 AACS.  
R 338.2106 Rescinded.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.  
R 338.2107 Rescinded.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.  
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R 338.2109 Rescission.  
Rule 9. Rules 1 to 360 and rules I to VIII of the state board of cosmetology,  
being R 338.751 to R 338.761 of the Michigan Administrative Code and appearing on  
pages 3601 to 3610 of the 1954 volume of the Code, are rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC.  
PART 2. LICENSES  
SUBPART 1. INDIVIDUALS  
R 338.2121 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1998-2000 AACS.  
R 338.2121a Examination requirement; examination administrator; valid score.  
Rule 21a. (1) For 1 year following the date of promulgation of these rules, an  
applicant for an initial cosmetology or specialty license, in addition to meeting all the  
requirements of the code, shall pass the state examination required for the license  
pursuant to Table 21a. A passing score is valid for 1 year from the date it was earned.  
(2) Beginning 1 year after promulgation of these rules, the board adopts the  
National Barber Cosmetology Program (NBCP) examination developed and scored by  
PSI Services, LLC, (PSI). An applicant for a cosmetology license or specialty license, in  
addition to meeting all the requirements of the code, shall achieve a passing score on the  
NBCP, as determined by PSI, on the examination required for the license pursuant to  
Table 21a. A passing score is valid for 1 year from the date it was earned.  
(3) For 1 year following the date of promulgation of these rules, an applicant for an  
initial cosmetology or specialty instructor license, in addition to meeting all the  
requirements of the code, shall pass the state examination required for the license  
pursuant to Table 21a. A passing score is valid for 1 year from the date it was earned.  
The examination does not need to be repeated if a licensed instructor applies for a  
subsequent cosmetology or specialty instructor license.  
(4) Beginning 1 year after promulgation of these rules, the board adopts the NBCP  
examination developed and scored by PSI. An applicant for an initial cosmetology or  
specialty instructor license, in addition to meeting all the requirements of the code, shall  
achieve a passing score on the NBCP, as determined by PSI, on the examination required  
for the license pursuant to Table 21a. A passing score is valid for 1 year from the date it  
was earned.  
(5) The state examination shall be administered by a third party chosen by the  
department. The NBCP shall be administered by PSI or its successor organization.  
(6) The passing score on the state or national examination is determined by the third  
party chosen to administer the examination.  
TABLE 21a  
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License Type  
Required Examination  
Cosmetologist theory  
Cosmetologist practical  
Electrologist theory  
Electrologist practical  
Esthetician theory  
Esthetician practical  
Manicurist theory  
Manicurist practical  
(
(
(
(
(
(
Cosmetologist  
a)  
b)  
c)  
d)  
e)  
f)  
Electrologist  
Esthetician  
Manicurist  
Natural hair culturist  
Instructor  
Natural hair culturist theory  
Natural hair culturist practical  
Cosmetology instructor theory  
History: 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2121b Licensure by endorsement; substantially equal requirements;  
substituted  
experience.  
Rule 21b. (1) An individual who is licensed to perform cosmetology services in  
another state may apply for a cosmetology license or specialty license by endorsement  
under this rule.  
(2) An applicant for licensure by endorsement, in addition to meeting all the  
requirements under section 1211 of the code, MCL 339.1211, shall submit an application  
on a form provided by the department, pay the required fee, and satisfy all of the  
following requirements:  
(a) Establish that he or she has an education equivalent to the completion of the  
ninth grade.  
(b) Hold an active license or registration in good standing from another state that  
authorizes him or her to perform a cosmetology service in that state. An applicant’s  
license or registration in good standing shall be verified by the licensing or registering  
agency of each state in which the applicant holds or ever held a license or registration as  
a cosmetologist. If applicable, verification must include the record of any disciplinary  
action taken or pending against the applicant.  
(c) Provide proof of any name change, if the name on the application does not  
match the name shown on the submitted documents.  
(d) Demonstrate that the licensure or registration requirements of the state in  
which he or she is authorized to perform cosmetology services are substantially equal to  
the requirements for licensure under the code and these rules.  
(3) Another state’s requirements are considered substantially equal to the  
requirements of a cosmetologist license if both of the following conditions are satisfied:  
(a) The state required an applicant for a cosmetology license or registration to pass  
1 or more examinations that tested cosmetology theory and practical cosmetology  
application that is substantially equal to the theory and practical application examinations  
for licensure in this state.  
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(b) The state required an applicant to receive not less than 1,500 hours of  
prelicensure training as a student in cosmetology services or not less than 2 years of  
prelicensure training as an apprentice in cosmetology services.  
(4) Another state’s requirements are considered substantially equal to the  
requirements of a specialty license if both of the following conditions are satisfied:  
(a) The state required an applicant for a specialty cosmetology license or  
registration to pass 1 or more examinations that tested the specialty cosmetology theory  
and practical specialty cosmetology application substantially equal to the theory and  
practical application examinations for licensure in this state.  
(b) The state required an applicant to receive not less than 400 hours of  
prelicensure training as a student in the services for which the applicant seeks a specialty  
license or not less than 6 months of prelicensure training as an apprentice in the services  
for which the applicant seeks a specialty license.  
(5) Pursuant to section 1211(2) of the code, MCL 339.1211, the hours of  
prelicensure training required under the code and these rules may be substituted with  
work experience at a ratio of 100 hours of training for each 6 months of work experience.  
To receive credit, the applicant shall attest, on a form provided by the department, that he  
or she was employed for a period of time equal to the number of hours of training  
required for the license.  
(6) An applicant’s license must be verified by the licensing agency of each state of  
the United States in which the applicant holds or has ever held a cosmetology,  
electrology, esthetician, manicuring, or natural hair culturist license. Verification  
includes, but is not limited to, showing proof that the applicant’s license is in good  
standing and, if applicable, any disciplinary action taken or pending against the applicant.  
History: 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2121c Relicensure requirements.  
Rule 21c. (1) An applicant whose cosmetologist or specialty license has lapsed for  
3 years or less after the expiration date of the last license may be relicensed under section  
411(3) of the code, MCL 339.411, after submitting a completed application on a form  
provided by the department and the required fee.  
(2) An applicant whose cosmetologist or specialty license has lapsed for more than  
3 years after the expiration date of the last license may be relicensed under section 411(4)  
of the code, MCL 339.411, after submitting a completed application on a form provided  
by the department, the required fee, and satisfying either of the following requirements:  
(a) Pass the examinations required for the applicable license pursuant to Table 21a  
under R 338.2121a within a 1-year period immediately preceding the date of the  
relicensure.  
(b) Establish that he or she has held an active cosmetology license in good  
standing in another state within the 3 years preceding application for relicensure.  
History: 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2122 Rescinded.  
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History: 1979 AC; 1998-2000 AACS; 2014 AACS.  
R 338.2123 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2014 AACS.  
R 338.2124 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1998-2000 AACS.  
R 338.2125 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.  
R 338.2126 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1998-2000 AACS.  
SUBPART 2. ESTABLISHMENTS AND SCHOOLS  
R 338.2126a Cosmetology establishment license.  
Rule 26a. An applicant for an establishment license, in addition to meeting the  
requirements of the code, shall satisfy all of the following:  
(a) Submit an application as required by the department, together with the required  
fee.  
(b) If the premises of the establishment is either a permanent, physical location,  
including a cosmetology suite, or is a mobile salon as defined in section 1201(o)(i) of the  
code, MCL 339.1201, a drawing or diagram showing the location of the equipment and  
facilities required by the code and these rules must be submitted to the department at the  
time of application.  
(c) If the premises of the establishment is a mobile salon as defined in section  
1201(o)(ii) of the code, MCL 339.1201, photographs demonstrating the establishment’s  
compliance with the requirements of R 338.2171(1)(c) to (e), (g) to (i), (2)(e), (3), and (4)  
must be submitted to the department at the time of application.  
(d) The establishment and its premises shall pass the inspection required by section  
1204(1)(c) of the code, MCL 339.1204. To pass the inspection the establishment shall  
demonstrate its compliance with all requirements of the code and these rules.  
History: 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
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R 338.2127 Permanent, physical business address; change of ownership or  
location; closure; branch facility license.  
Rule 27. (1) An establishment or school shall provide a permanent, physical  
business address. The permanent, physical business address of a mobile salon is  
determined as follows:  
(a) If the establishment is a mobile salon as defined in section 1201(o)(i) of the  
code, MCL 339.1201, the permanent, physical business address is the physical location  
from which the mobile salon is dispatched and to which it returns.  
(b) If the establishment is a mobile salon as defined in section 1201(o)(ii) of the  
code, MCL 339.1201, the permanent, physical business address is the owner’s premises.  
(2) Pursuant to section 1204(4) of the code, MCL 339.1204, the sale or transfer of a  
cosmetology establishment voids the owner’s cosmetology establishment license. If a  
cosmetology establishment changes ownership, the parties involved shall inform the  
department, in writing, within 30 calendar days before the change occurs.  
(3) The change in the location of a cosmetology establishment, except for a mobile  
salon, voids the owner’s cosmetology establishment license. If a cosmetology  
establishment, other than a mobile salon, changes location, the parties involved shall  
inform the department, in writing, within 30 calendar days before the change occurs. A  
change in the permanent, physical business address of a mobile salon must comply with  
the requirements of R 338.2180(3).  
(4) Pursuant to section 1205(5) of the code, MCL 339.1205, the sale or other  
transfer of a school, a sale or transfer of its ownership, or a change in the location of a  
school, including a branch facility, voids the owner’s school of cosmetology license. If a  
cosmetology school changes ownership or location, the parties involved shall inform the  
department, in writing, within 30 calendar days before making the change.  
(5) Within 30 calendar days before a school or establishment that is conducting an  
apprenticeship program is closed, changes ownership, or changes its permanent, physical  
business address, the school or establishment that is conducting an apprenticeship  
program shall provide the department with up-to-date information pertaining to each  
student’s or apprentice’s record. The up-to-date information must include all reports and  
timesheets that have not previously been reported to the department.  
(6) Branch facilities where training by a cosmetology school is conducted in a  
physical location apart from the main school premises, may be approved by the  
department if the branch facility meets all of the following criteria:  
(a) Is not used for training students until the department has approved the use of  
the facility, based upon school need.  
(b) Meets all requirements for Michigan cosmetology schools, except that it shall  
not include a full-service facility and shall not offer clinic services to the public.  
(c) Provides for proper supervision of students.  
(d) Is submitted for approval on an application provided by the department, to  
include, at a minimum, both of the following:  
(i) The complete address of the premises to be licensed.  
(ii) A current, detailed floor plan, not larger than 8 1/2 by 11 inches, of the  
proposed premises, showing arrangement of the classroom, placing of equipment,  
entrances, exits, and a statement of the purpose for which the premises will be used.  
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(7) Beginning 60 calendar days after the promulgation of these rules, the  
department shall not accept an application for an initial branch facility license.  
(8) Beginning 1 year after the promulgation of these rules, the department shall not  
grant a renewal of a branch facility license.  
(9) Beginning 1 year after the promulgation of these rules, a branch facility license  
becomes void on the expiration date of the license and the facility shall not operate  
without obtaining a school of cosmetology license.  
(10) A school whose licensure application involved the approval of more than 1  
premises shall satisfy all of the following requirements:  
(a) Display a copy of the school license at each premises in a prominent place that  
is always visible to the public.  
(b) Display a copy of the license of each instructor who works for the school,  
whether or not the instructor works on the premises. The license must be displayed in a  
prominent place that is always visible to the public.  
(c) Provide the department with the address of each premises and identify the  
primary address at which to receive correspondence from the department.  
History: 1979 AC; 1998-2000 AACS; 2006 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2128 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 2014 AACS.  
PART 3. GENERAL TRAINING ADMINISTRATION  
R 338.2131 Substitution of hours for credits earned in Michigan-licensed barber  
college; substantially similar criteria and determination; notice to department.  
Rule 31. (1) Pursuant to section 1205(6) of the code, MCL 339.1205, a school of  
cosmetology may allow a student who is a Michigan-licensed barber to substitute up to  
1,000 hours of substantially similar instruction obtained from a Michigan-licensed barber  
college for hours of instruction required by the school of cosmetology.  
(2) In determining if an hour of instruction earned from a Michigan-licensed barber  
college is substantially similar and may be substituted for required instruction in the  
cosmetology student’s curriculum, the school of cosmetology may consider all of the  
following:  
(a) The student’s barber college transcript.  
(b) The student’s scores on examinations.  
(c) The barber college’s course descriptions.  
(d) The student’s performance on an examination conducted by the school of  
cosmetology that tests the student’s theory and practical knowledge.  
(3) The school of cosmetology shall determine the number of substantially similar  
instruction hours that will be substituted for required instruction in the student’s  
cosmetology curriculum before the student begins his or her cosmetology program.  
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(4) The school of cosmetology shall notify the department of the number of  
substantially similar hours it permitted the student to substitute in the student’s  
cosmetology curriculum and the number of minimum practical applications it has verified  
for the student.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2132 School equipment requirement.  
Rule 32. A school shall have all of the following items:  
(a) Seating facilities for patrons.  
(b) An adequate number of chairs and adequate desk space to meet the needs of  
each student attending.  
(c) If services are performed on the public, an adequate amount of equipment,  
supplies, and tools necessary for performing services on patrons in compliance with the  
requirements under part 4 of these rules.  
(d) A shampoo bowl installed in a classroom other than the main clinic classroom,  
unless a limited school of electrology.  
(e) If services are not performed on the public, an adequate amount of equipment,  
supplies, and tools necessary for providing the theory hour and practical training offered  
on the premises.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2132a Rescinded.  
History: 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.  
R 338.2133 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2134 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2006 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2135 Rescinded.  
History: 1999 AACS; 2014 AACS.  
R 338.2136 School and apprenticeship records.  
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Rule 36. (1) A school or apprenticeship program shall keep complete records for  
each student or apprentice. The records must be maintained for not less than 7 years after  
the last date of attendance of the student or apprentice.  
(2) The records must be available to the department upon request and must include  
all of the following information:  
(a) A summary of the attendance record.  
(b) A summary of the practical hours and theory hours of training that were  
completed by the student or apprentice, including the subjects and number of practical  
applications, practical hours, and theory hours that were credited under R 338.2138(4)  
and (5).  
(c) The date of the enrollment and the last date of attendance.  
(d) The final grades.  
(e) A copy of the contract that is required under section 1205(2)(j) of the code,  
MCL 339.1205.  
History: 1999 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2137 Rescinded.  
History: 1999 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2138 School and apprenticeship program requirements.  
Rule 38. (1) A school or apprenticeship program, in addition to meeting all the  
requirements of the code and these rules, shall satisfy all of the following:  
(a) Submit a monthly report to the department that contains the daily record of  
attendance of each student or apprentice.  
(b) Establish a system of grades for the advancement of training in each  
curriculum.  
(c) Require a student or apprentice to pass at least 1 examination based on the  
curriculum in which the student or apprentice is enrolled.  
(d) Certify, on a form provided by the department, that the student or apprentice  
has completed the training in the curriculum under part 4 of these rules in which he or she  
is enrolled. A school or apprenticeship program that grants transfer credit under subrules  
(4) and (5) of this rule shall identify on the form the subjects and number of theory and  
practical hours that it granted transfer credit to a student or an apprentice.  
(e) Notify the department in writing when a student’s or apprentice’s training is  
terminated prior to completion of the training program.  
(2) A school licensed under the code shall provide instruction in not less than both  
of the following:  
(a) The cosmetology curriculum pursuant to Table 11 under R 338.2169a.  
(b) The cosmetology instructor and cosmetology limited instructor curriculum  
pursuant to Table 16 under R 338.2169b.  
(3) An establishment conducting an apprenticeship program shall display its  
apprenticeship program permit in a prominent place on the premises that is visible to the  
public at all times.  
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(4) A school may transfer credit of hours a student had previously earned in a  
school of cosmetology toward the completion of a curriculum under part 4 of these rules,  
if the school determined that the previously earned hours are substantially similar to the  
hours required under the applicable curriculum. A school has the discretion for  
determining whether to grant credit.  
(5) An apprenticeship program may transfer credit of hours an apprentice has  
earned in an apprenticeship program toward the completion of a curriculum under part 4  
of these rules, if the apprenticeship program determined that the previously earned hours  
are substantially similar to the hours required under the applicable curriculum. An  
apprenticeship program has the discretion for determining whether to grant credit.  
(6) A school shall not transfer credit of hours that were earned in an apprenticeship  
program. An apprenticeship program shall not transfer credit of hours that were earned  
as a student.  
History: 1999 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2139 Rescinded.  
History: 1999 AACS; 2004 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2139a Rescinded.  
History: 1999 AACS; 2006 AACS; 2014 AACS.  
PART 4. SCHOOL TRAINING PROGRAMS  
R 338.2141 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2004 AACS; 2014 AACS.  
R 338.2142 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2014 AACS.  
R 338.2143 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2014 AACS.  
R 338.2144 Rescinded.  
History: 1999 AACS; 2014 AACS.  
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R 338.2145 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2006 AACS; 2014 AACS.  
R 338.2146 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000.  
R 338.2147 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS.  
R 338.2148 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.  
R 338.2149 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.  
PART 5. APPRENTICE TRAINING PROGRAMS  
R 338.2151 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2004 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2151a Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.  
R 338.2152 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.  
R 338.2153 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
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R 338.2155 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS.  
R 338.2156 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1998-2000 AACS.  
PART 4. CURRICULUM  
R 338.2158 Distance education requirements.  
Rule 58. (1) As used in this rule, “distance education” means education that uses  
technology to deliver instruction to a student who is physically separated from the  
instructor while permitting live interaction between the student and the instructor.  
(2) Distance education is permitted in the delivery of theory hours of the curriculum  
if all of the following are satisfied:  
(a) The instructor has been trained in the use of the modality and technology  
resources used in distance education.  
(b) The technology and practices are in place to verify the identity of the distance  
education student who participates, while protecting student privacy.  
(c) The student has been provided with written information that clearly describes  
the distance education technology requirements to successfully complete the course.  
(3) A cosmetology school offering distance education pursuant to subrule (2) of this  
rule shall have a policy in place that it provides to each student and includes all of the  
following information:  
(a) A clear statement that all practical hours and practical applications in the  
curriculum must be done in-person.  
(b) A clear statement that the student’s interaction with the instructor through  
distance education must be logged by the instructor.  
(c) A clear statement that an in-person performance evaluation must be completed  
after each 10% of the distance education component.  
(d) A clear statement that the student shall pass a comprehensive theory and  
practical examination before he or she graduates from the program.  
(e) A clear statement that the student’s transcript and other documents will identify  
the portion of the curriculum that was delivered through distance education.  
(4) Before a student enrolls in the cosmetology school, the student shall be provided  
with, and shall sign, a disclaimer that advises him or her that distance education may not  
be accepted for reciprocity or licensure in some states. The cosmetology school shall  
maintain a copy of the signed waiver in the student’s record.  
History: 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
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R 338.2161 Cosmetology curriculum.  
Rule 61. Students and apprentices who were enrolled in the study of cosmetology  
before 1 year after the promulgation of this rule shall complete a curriculum pursuant to  
the following table:  
TABLE 1  
Subject  
Theory  
Hours  
Practical  
Hours  
Unassigned  
Hours  
Total Hours Minimum  
Practical  
Applications  
Sanitation and patron  
protection.  
90  
40  
0
130  
585  
(Sanitation  
and patron  
protection  
must be  
Laws and rules.  
Personal hygiene.  
Salon management.  
included in  
all services.)  
Mechanical and  
electrical  
equipment safety.  
Facials.  
35  
80  
0
115  
40  
(a minimum  
of 5 services  
in each  
Skin analysis and care.  
Manipulation, massage,  
electricity.  
category)  
Removal of hair by the  
use of wax, tweezers, or  
depilatories.  
Makeup and eyebrow  
arch.  
Hairdressing.  
125  
400  
0
0
525  
300  
(a minimum  
of 20 services  
in each  
Arranging, cutting,  
dressing, curling,  
pressing, artificial hair  
finger waving, and  
natural hair cultivation.  
category)  
Scalp and hair  
treatments.  
10  
15  
25  
30  
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Temporary, semi-  
permanent, and  
permanent hair coloring.  
40  
170  
0
210  
80  
(a minimum  
of 8 services  
in each  
Bleaching and  
category)  
dimensional coloring.  
Color mixing.  
Chemical hair  
restructuring.  
40  
180  
0
220  
80  
(a minimum  
of 15 services  
in each  
Permanent waving.  
category)  
Straightening and  
relaxing.  
Applied chemistry and  
occupational safety and  
health administration as  
related to skin, hair,  
nails, and scalp.  
20  
45  
15  
10  
0
0
0
0
30  
45  
70  
5
Applied anatomy,  
physiology, and  
histology of the human  
head, hands, nails, skin,  
and hair.  
0
Manicuring and  
pedicuring.  
55  
35  
Artificial nails.  
Unassigned hours.  
Totals  
5
15  
0
0
20  
5
0
110  
110  
110  
1500  
0
425  
965  
1160  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2161a Rescinded.  
History: 2004 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2161b Rescinded.  
History: 2004 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
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R 338.2162 Manicuring curriculum.  
Rule 62. Students and apprentices who were enrolled in the study of manicuring  
before 1 year after the promulgation of this rule shall complete a curriculum pursuant to  
the following table:  
TABLE 2  
Subject  
Theory  
Hours  
Practical  
Hours  
Unassigned  
Hours  
Total Hours Minimum  
Practical  
Applications  
Sanitation and patron  
protection.  
50  
50  
0
100  
100  
(Sanitation  
and patron  
protection  
must be  
Laws and rules.  
Personal hygiene.  
Salon management.  
included in  
all services.)  
Mechanical and  
electrical equipment  
safety.  
Anatomy and disorders.  
Artistic principles.  
25  
10  
20  
0
0
0
0
25  
10  
70  
0
0
0
Manicuring and  
50  
40  
pedicuring techniques.  
Chemistry and  
occupational safety and  
health administration.  
15  
25  
0
0
0
15  
0
Artificial nails,  
105  
130  
50  
extensions, and repairs.  
Unassigned hours.  
Totals  
0
0
50  
50  
50  
0
145  
205  
400  
190  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2162a Rescinded.  
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History: 2004 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2163 Electrology curriculum.  
Rule 63. Students and apprentices who were enrolled in the study of electrology  
before 1 year after the promulgation of this rule shall complete a curriculum pursuant to  
the following table:  
TABLE 3  
Subject  
Theory  
Hours  
Practical  
Hours  
Unassigned  
hours  
Total Hours Minimum  
Practical  
Applications  
Sanitation and patron  
protection.  
40  
10  
0
50  
160  
(Sanitation  
and patron  
protection  
must be  
Laws and rules.  
Personal hygiene.  
Salon management.  
included in  
all services.)  
Applied anatomy,  
physiology, and  
histology.  
25  
25  
0
0
0
25  
0
Applied electrolysis.  
250  
275  
150  
Mechanical and  
electrical equipment  
safety.  
Techniques.  
Unassigned hours.  
Totals  
0
0
50  
50  
50  
0
90  
260  
400  
310  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2163a Esthetics curriculum.  
Rule 63a. Students and apprentices who were enrolled in the study of esthetics  
before 1 year after the promulgation of this rule shall complete a curriculum pursuant to  
the following table:  
TABLE 4  
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Subject  
Theory  
Hours  
Practical  
Hours  
Unassigned  
Hours  
Total Hours Minimum  
Practical  
Applications  
25  
25  
0
50  
Sanitation and patron  
protection.  
90  
(Sanitation  
and patron  
protection  
must be  
included in  
all services.)  
Laws and rules.  
Personal hygiene.  
Salon management.  
25  
25  
0
50  
15  
Mechanical and  
electrical equipment  
safety.  
40  
20  
0
0
0
40  
40  
0
0
Anatomy and disorders.  
20  
Artistic principles and  
makeup.  
20  
15  
125  
0
0
0
145  
15  
50  
0
Facial and skin care  
techniques.  
Chemistry and  
occupational safety and  
health administration.  
5
5
0
10  
5
Temporary removal of  
hair.  
0
0
50  
50  
50  
0
Unassigned hours.  
Totals  
150  
200  
400  
160  
History: 1998-2000 AACS; 2004 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2163b Natural hair cultivation curriculum.  
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Rule 63b. Students and apprentices who were enrolled in the study of natural hair  
cultivation before 1 year after the promulgation of this rule shall complete a curriculum  
pursuant to the following table:  
TABLE 5  
Subject  
Theory  
Hours  
Practical  
Hours  
Unassigned  
Hours  
Total Hours Minimum  
Practical  
Applications  
Sanitation and patron  
protection.  
25  
25  
0
50  
50  
(Sanitation  
and patron  
protection  
must be  
Laws and rules.  
Personal hygiene.  
Salon management.  
included in  
all services.)  
Equipment safety.  
Anatomy and disorders.  
Artistic principles.  
25  
30  
0
0
0
0
25  
0
0
30  
0
Braiding techniques and 40  
extensions.  
215  
255  
40  
Occupational safety and  
health administration.  
5
0
0
5
0
Unassigned hours.  
Totals  
0
0
35  
35  
35  
0
125  
240  
400  
90  
History: 1998-2000 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
338.2163c Cosmetology instructor curriculum.  
Rule 63c. Students who were enrolled in the study of cosmetology instructor before  
1 year after the promulgation of this rule shall complete a curriculum pursuant to the  
following table:  
TABLE 6  
Subject  
Theory Hours  
Practical  
Hours  
Total Hours  
Minimum  
practical  
applications  
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Orientation and review of the 25  
cosmetology curriculum.  
50  
75  
20  
0
Introduction to teaching.  
30  
80  
0
30  
Course outlining and  
development.  
85  
165  
20  
(a minimum of 5  
services in each  
category)  
Lesson planning.  
Teaching techniques.  
Teaching aids.  
Developing, administering,  
and grading examinations.  
Laws and rules.  
Record keeping.  
School administration.  
Teaching.  
15  
0
10  
75  
25  
75  
70  
15  
Assisting in the clinic and  
theory classrooms.  
Practice teaching in the clinic  
and theory classrooms.  
0
130  
350  
130  
500  
25  
Totals  
150  
150  
History: 1998-2000 AACS; 2004 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2164 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS.  
R 338.2165 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS.  
R 338.2166 Electrology instructor curriculum.  
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Rule 66. Students who were enrolled in the study of electrology instructor before 1  
year after the promulgation of this rule shall complete a curriculum pursuant to the  
following table:  
TABLE 7  
Subject  
Theory Hours  
Practical  
Hours  
Total Hours  
25  
Minimum  
Practical  
Applications  
Orientation and review of the 10  
curriculum.  
15  
10  
0
Introduction to teaching.  
30  
80  
0
30  
Course outlining and  
development.  
85  
165  
20  
(a minimum of  
5 services in  
each category)  
Lesson planning.  
Teaching techniques.  
Teaching aids.  
Developing, administering,  
and grading examinations.  
Laws and rules.  
Record keeping.  
School administration.  
Teaching.  
15  
0
10  
55  
25  
55  
40  
15  
Assisting in the clinic and  
theory classrooms.  
Practice teaching in the clinic  
and theory classrooms.  
Totals  
135  
165  
300  
85  
History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2167 Limited specialist manicuring instructor curriculum.  
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Rule 67. Students who were enrolled in the study of limited specialist manicuring  
instructor before 1 year after the promulgation of this rule shall complete a curriculum  
pursuant to the following table:  
TABLE 8  
Subject  
Theory Hours  
Practical  
Hours  
Total Hours  
25  
Minimum  
Practical  
Applications  
Orientation and review of the 10  
curriculum.  
15  
10  
0
Introduction to teaching.  
30  
80  
0
30  
Course outlining and  
development.  
85  
165  
20  
(a minimum of  
5 services in  
each category)  
Lesson planning.  
Teaching techniques.  
Teaching aids.  
Developing, administering,  
and grading examinations.  
Laws and rules.  
Record keeping.  
School administration.  
Teaching.  
15  
0
10  
55  
25  
55  
40  
15  
Assisting in the clinic and  
theory classrooms.  
Practice teaching in the clinic  
and theory classrooms.  
Totals  
135  
165  
300  
85  
History: 1979 AC; 1998-2000 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2168 Limited specialist skin care instructor curriculum.  
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Rule 68. Students who were enrolled in the study of limited specialist skin care  
instructor before 1 year after the promulgation of this rule shall complete a curriculum  
pursuant to the following table:  
TABLE 9  
Subject  
Theory Hours  
Practical  
Hours  
Total Hours  
25  
Minimum  
Practical  
Applications  
Orientation and review of the 10  
curriculum.  
15  
10  
0
Introduction to teaching.  
30  
80  
0
30  
Course outlining and  
development.  
85  
165  
20  
(a minimum of  
5 services in  
each category)  
Lesson planning.  
Teaching techniques.  
Teaching aids.  
Developing, administering,  
and grading examinations.  
Laws and rules.  
Record keeping.  
School administration.  
Teaching.  
15  
0
10  
55  
25  
55  
40  
15  
Assisting in the clinic and  
theory classrooms.  
Practice teaching in the clinic  
and theory classrooms.  
Totals  
135  
165  
300  
85  
History: 1998-2000 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
R 338.2169 Limited specialist natural hair culturist instructor curriculum.  
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Rule 69. Students who were enrolled in the study of limited specialist natural hair  
culturist instructor before 1 year after the promulgation of this rule shall complete a  
curriculum pursuant to the following table:  
TABLE 10  
Subject  
Theory Hours  
Practical  
Hours  
Total Hours  
25  
Minimum  
Practical  
Applications  
Orientation and review of the 10  
curriculum.  
15  
10  
(Sanitation and  
patron  
protection must  
be included in  
all services.)  
Introduction to teaching.  
30  
80  
0
30  
0
Course outlining and  
development.  
85  
165  
20  
(a minimum of  
5 services in  
each category)  
Lesson planning.  
Teaching techniques.  
Teaching aids.  
Developing, administering,  
and grading examinations.  
Laws and rules.  
Record keeping.  
School administration.  
Teaching.  
15  
0
10  
55  
25  
55  
40  
15  
Assisting in the clinic and  
theory classrooms.  
Practice teaching in the clinic  
and theory classrooms.  
Totals  
135  
165  
300  
85  
History: 1979 AC; 1998-2000 AACS; 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 4, 2021.  
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R 338.2169a Cosmetologist, esthetician, electrologist, manicurist, and natural  
hair culturist curriculum.  
Rule 69a. (1) Students and apprentices who are enrolled in the study of  
cosmetology 1 year or later after the promulgation of this rule shall complete a  
curriculum pursuant to the following table:  
TABLE 11  
Subject  
Theory  
Hours  
Practical  
Application  
Hours  
Total Hours Minimum  
Practical  
Applications  
(a) Health and safety related to  
hair care services, manicuring  
services, skin care services,  
and natural hair cultivation  
that include all of the  
100  
100  
200  
Health and  
safety must be  
included in all  
practical  
applications.  
following topics:  
(i) Anatomy and physiology.  
(ii) Chemical safety.  
(iii) Diseases and disorders.  
(iv) Laws and rules.  
(v) Occupational safety.  
(vi) Personal hygiene.  
(vii) Sanitation.  
(viii) Equipment, supply, and  
tool safety.  
(b) Hair care services and natural  
hair cultivation that include all  
of the following topics:  
(i) Arranging.  
250  
800  
1050  
425  
(ii) Artificial Hair.  
(iii) Bleaching.  
(iv) Cleansing.  
(v) Curling.  
(vi) Cutting.  
(vii) Coloring and bleaching.  
(viii) Dressing.  
(ix) Perming.  
(x) Relaxing.  
(xi) Singeing.  
(xii) Straightening.  
(xiii) Tinting.  
(xiv) Waving.  
(xv) Natural hair cultivation.  
(c) Esthetic services that include  
all of the following topics:  
50  
75  
125  
25  
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(i) Beautifying the skin using  
cosmetic preparations,  
chemicals, and liquids,  
including body wrapping.  
(ii) Cleansing the skin with  
hands and equipment.  
(iii) Temporary hair removal.  
(iv) Facials, makeup, and  
eyelashes.  
(d) Manicuring services that  
include all of the following:  
(i) Artificial nails, extensions,  
and repairs.  
50  
75  
125  
25  
(ii) Manicuring.  
(iii) Pedicuring.  
Total Hours  
450  
1050  
1500  
475  
(2) Students and apprentices who are enrolled in the study of electrology 1 year or  
later after the promulgation of this rule shall complete a curriculum pursuant to the  
following table:  
TABLE 12  
Subject  
Theory  
Hours  
Practical  
Application  
Hours  
Total Hours Minimum  
Practical  
Applications  
(a) Health and safety related to  
electrology services that  
include all of the following  
topics:  
50  
50  
100  
Health and  
safety must be  
included in all  
practical  
(i) Anatomy and physiology.  
(ii) Chemical safety.  
(iii) Diseases and disorders.  
(iv) Laws and rules.  
applications.  
(v) Occupational safety.  
(vi) Personal hygiene.  
(vii) Sanitation.  
(viii) Equipment, supply, and  
tool safety.  
(b) Electrology services that  
include the topic of removal  
of the hair with electricity.  
125  
175  
175  
225  
300  
400  
150  
150  
Total Hours  
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(3) Students and apprentices who are enrolled in the study of esthetics 1 year or later  
after the promulgation of this rule shall complete a curriculum pursuant to the following  
table:  
TABLE 13  
Subject  
Theory  
Hours  
Practical  
Application  
Hours  
Total Hours Minimum  
Practical  
Applications  
(a) Health and safety related to  
esthetic services that include  
all of the following topics:  
(i) Anatomy and physiology.  
(ii) Chemical safety.  
50  
50  
100  
Health and  
safety must be  
included in all  
practical  
applications.  
(iii) Diseases and disorders.  
(iv) Laws and rules.  
(v) Occupational safety.  
(vi) Personal hygiene.  
(vii) Sanitation.  
(viii) Equipment, supply, and  
tool safety.  
(b) Esthetic services that include  
the following topics:  
125  
175  
300  
50  
(i) Beautifying the skin using  
cosmetic preparations,  
chemicals, and liquids,  
including body wrapping.  
(ii) Cleansing the skin with  
hands and equipment.  
(iii) Temporary hair removal.  
(iv) Facials, makeup, and  
eyelashes.  
Total Hours  
175  
225  
400