Georgia Administrative Code

(1) Number of Continuing Education Hours Required for Renewal or Reinstatement of License. (a) Renewal after January 1, 2003. In order to renew a license after January 1, 2003, each licensee shall provide to the Board proof of completion of five (5) continuing education (CE) hour…

(1) Each school desiring to teach cosmetology must provide the following minimum equipment: (a) secured metal filing cabinets for school and student records; (b) sufficient chalkboards; (c) one (1) wet disinfectant container for each work station; (d) a minimum of four (4) shampo…

The curriculum for students enrolled in a school of cosmetology for a complete course of a minimum of nine (9) months and fifteen hundred (1,500) credit hours for training shall be as follows: (a) Each school or licensed instructor shall require each student to obtain 250 total h…

(1) Credits will be allowed to student as listed below. Work Performed by Students (a) one cold or heat wave (including shampoo and set) - 3 hours; (b) one chemical relaxer (including shampoo and set - 2 hours; (c) bleach (including shampoo and set) - 2 1/2 hours; (d) one shampoo…

(1) Each esthetician school must provide the following minimum equipment: (a) secured metal filing cabinets for school and student records; (b) sufficient chalkboards; (c) one lavatory bowl for up to fifteen students; (d) eight facial chairs or cushioned massage tables; (e) one w…

The curriculum for students enrolled in an esthetician school for a complete course of at least nine (9) months and 1,000 credit hours of training shall be as follows: (a) No school or licensed instructor shall permit a student to render clinical services until the student has co…

(1) Credits will be allowed to students as listed below: Work Performed by Students (a) one facial - 1 credit hour; (b) one body treatment - 1 credit hour; (c) one make-up - 1 credit hour; (d) one hair removal or waxing (lip, chin, face) - 1/2 credit hour; (e) one hair removal (l…

(1) Each school of nail care must provide the following minimum equipment: (a) Secured metal filing cabinet for school and student records; (b) Sufficient chalkboards; (c) Audio visual aids; (d) Locker space must be furnished for each student; (e) School minimum floor space 1,500…

(1) One (1) credit hour EQUALS one (1) clock hour unless the credit is being given for an application. The curriculum for students enrolled in a nail care school for a complete course of at least four (4)months and 525 credit/525 clock hours of training shall be as follows: (a) N…

(1) Credits will be allowed to students as listed below: Work Performed by Students (a) Manicure with hand and forearm massage - 1 credit hour; (b) Pedicure with foot and leg massage - 1 credit hour; (c) Nail sculpting - 3 credit hours; (d) Artificial tip application with overlay…

(1) Each school desiring to teach hair design must provide the following minimum equipment: (a) secured metal filing cabinets for school and student records; (b) sufficient chalkboards; (c) one (1) wet disinfectant container for each work station; (d) a minimum of four (4) shampo…

The curriculum for students enrolled in a school of hair design for a complete course of a minimum of seven (7) months and thirteen hundred twenty five (1325) credit hours for training shall be as follows: (a) Each school or licensed instructor shall require each student to obtai…

(1) Credits will be allowed to student as listed below. Work Performed by Students (a) one cold or heat wave (including shampoo and set) - 3 hours; (b) one chemical relaxer (including shampoo and set) - 2 hours; (c) bleach (including shampoo and set) - 2 1/2 hours; (d) one shampo…

(1) Persons receiving instructor training in a cosmetology school shall spend all of their training time under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor and shall not be left in charge of students or school at any time without the direct supervision of a licensed instructor…

(1) Persons receiving instructor training in a hair design school shall spend all of their training time under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor and shall not be left in charge of students or school at any time without the direct supervision of a licensed instructor…

(1) Persons receiving esthetician instructor training in a cosmetology or esthetician school shall spend all of their training time under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor and shall not be left in charge of students or schools at any time without the direct supervis…

(1) Persons receiving nail care instructor training in a cosmetology or nail care school shall spend all of their training time under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor and shall not be left in charge of students or school at any time without the direct supervision o…

(1) Each School shall post in an open area, the current school license issued to them by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. (2) Each school shall post in an open area, available for public view, the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology Laws and rules, the sanitation regulation…

In order to be licensed as a master cosmetologist, a person licensed to practice barbering must meet all the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 43-10-9(h) and pass the master cosmetologist examination. Before taking the examination, a barber must submit proof of successfully completing 2…

(1) All facilities (salons/shops or schools) wherein cosmetology services are practiced or taught within the State of Georgia must provide suitable quarters equipped to give adequate services. All facilities are subject to inspection by any Board member or inspector, who shall ha…

Space used for a cosmetology facility must be separated by tight, ceiling high partitions from residence rooms and must have separate restrooms. The cosmetology facility shall have a separate outside entrance. Separate space must be provided for a cosmetology facility. The use of…

Space used for a cosmetology facility must be separated by tight, ceiling high partitions from other commercial facilities.

Walls, ceiling, floors, furniture and equipment must be kept free from excessive dust, dirt and debris. All equipment must be kept in good and safe working condition.

Each facility must have proper toilet and plumbing facilities and an adequate supply of hot and cold running water in accordance with recognized health standards.

No cosmetology salon/shop shall have in training more than one apprentice for each person licensed at the master cosmetologist, hair designer esthetician or nail technician level. More than one apprentice is permissible if affirmatively shown to the Georgia State Board of Cosmeto…

(1) A person holding a current Georgia Master Barber License may be employed in a cosmetology salon/shop without salon/shop having a barber shop license. (2) A licensed master barber shall not train an apprentice barber in a cosmetology salon/shop.

(1) Each salon/shop shall post in an open area the current salon/shop license issued to them by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, or a current copy of the online verification of licensure. (2) Each person employed in the salon/shop shall post, in an open area, the current l…

Shampoo bowls must be thoroughly cleansed and sanitized.

Towels/linens, after being used once, must be placed in a closed container until properly laundered. Clean towels must be kept in a closed cabinet, container, or closet except linens which are designated for use on current patrons. However, clean towels designated specifically fo…

The use of any article that is not properly cleansed and disinfected on any patron is prohibited. Hands must be properly cleansed and sanitized prior to servicing each client.

All waste material must be removed daily. Garbage shall be stored in a covered, washable container and shall not be left in the establishment overnight. Each facility must be free from stale food and soiled dishes.

(1) All multi-use tools, implements, and equipment used for cosmetology services that come in contact with a client must be cleaned of all visible debris after each use and disinfected after each use by complete saturation or immersion for at least 10 minutes in an EPA-registered…

Creams, lotions and other cosmetics for use on patrons must be kept in sanitary, closed containers.

Pets shall not be allowed in cosmetology facilities, with the exception of animals for handicapped patrons.

Patrons of Georgia schools/salons/shops which are open and operating shall wear appropriate clothing and/or footwear at all times during the provision of services to prevent exposure to potential infectious materials.

Practitioners of the cosmetology profession in Georgia shall wear appropriate protective clothing and/or footwear at all times during the provision of clinical services to prevent occupational exposure to potential infectious materials. Appropriate clothing and footwear may inclu…

The use of any type of blade or microplane-like device or any type of device or implement whose purpose is to cut, scrape and/or shred the skin from the bottom of the feet is prohibited.

(1) An applicant for the cosmetology examination at the master cosmetology, hair designer, esthetician, or nail technician level shall receive notice of eligibility sent by the Board or the Board's designated agent, stating the date, time and place of examination. If the applican…

(1) An applicant approved for the Instructor's examination and otherwise deemed qualified, will be excused in an emergency situation, from taking that examination only one time without payment of additional examination fee. In the event an applicant does not report to examination…

(1) The board may designate an agent or agents for the purpose of administering examinations to applicants for licensure in accordance with the authority and powers granted to the board by statue. The designated agent may perform tasks pertaining to the examination of applicants …