New Jersey Administrative Code

Any individual rendering cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, manicuring, skin care specialty, or hair braiding services shall comply with all laws and rules relating to the provision of such services, including the Cosmetology and Hairstyling Act of 1984, N.J.…

The holder of a shop license, as well as the shop's designated experienced practicing licensee, shall be responsible for compliance with all laws and rules relating to the operation of the premises at which cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, manicuring, skin …

(a) The holder of a shop license and the designated experienced practicing licensee shall verify that each practitioner rendering cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, manicuring, skin care specialty, or hair braiding services in the shop holds a valid license o…

(a) The holder of a shop license shall at all times maintain a record of all practitioners rendering services within the shop that contains the following information for each practitioner: 1. Full name and any aliases; 2. Current street address, including apartment number, if app…

The Board may suspend and/or revoke the license of any practitioner or shop for engaging in any of the conduct set forth in N.J.S.A. 45:1-21. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:28-4.6 New Rule, R.2009 d.169, effective 5/18/2009. See: 40 N.J.R. 6739(a), 41 N.J.R. 2124(b).

(a) The following fees will be charged by the Board: 1. Student permit $ 5.00 2. Student registration card 5.00 3. Temporary permit 20.00 4. Examination fee (includes application fee) 50.00 5. initial license fee (individual) i. If paid during the first year of a renewal cycle 90…

Licensed schools shall comply with all laws and rules relating to the practice of cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, manicuring, skin care specialty, or hair braiding, including the Cosmetology and Hairstyling Act of 1984, N.J.S.A. 45:5B-1 et seq.; the Unifor…

(a) School classes shall commence on the first Monday of each month, provided; however, that if a holiday falls on the first Monday, school classes shall commence on the first working day following the holiday. The Board may, at its discretion, approve a date for the commencement…

(a) School hour credits shall not be granted for more than 40 hours of regularly scheduled class time in any calendar week. (b) A student may be given credit for up to eight hours of make-up classes per calendar week in excess of his or her regularly scheduled classes where such …

(a) The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. 1. "Full-time student" means a student who regularly attends classes more than 20 hours a week, Monday through Friday inclusive. 2. …

(a) Each school shall submit a schedule of proposed classes including hours of instruction to be taught during the school year. This schedule must be approved by the Board prior to implementation. 1. Board approval will not be granted for school class sessions of less than three …

Smoking shall be prohibited in all areas of licensed schools, including clinics, pursuant to the New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act, N.J.S.A. 26:3d-55, and the Smoke Free Air Rules, N.J.A.C. 8:6. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:28-6.14 Repeal and New Rule, R.2009 d.169, effective 5/18/200…

(a) Each school shall maintain a register of all students and check students' attendance twice daily. (b) Each school shall keep a detailed record of students' attendance at classes and subjects taught at these classes. (c) All school records relating to students shall be maintai…

(a) Trades or professions, other than the teaching of cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, manicuring, skin care specialty, and hair braiding, shall not be practiced on the premises of a licensed school. (b) A school shall not rent space for demonstrations to o…

(a) When a duly licensed school moves to a new location or undergoes a transfer of ownership, the school shall give notice to the Board as soon as practicable, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:5B-36, and shall submit an initial application for licensure. (b) In the case of a move by a dul…

A proposed new school shall supply the Board with satisfactory evidence, in the form of a one-year employment contract, of employment of a supervising teacher, consistent with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:28-6.24(b), prior to final approval of its application by the Board. Not…

All premises used as a licensed school, including each and every branch school, must be licensed separately. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:28-6.19

(a) When a request is received by the Board for information regarding initial licensure of a school, an application, bond forms, a school bulletin and an evaluation criteria work sheet will be forwarded to the individual requesting the information along with a copy of the school …

(a) Each school shall possess and operate equipment adequate and sufficient for the courses of instruction administered. This equipment shall be modern, installed in accordance with standard building codes or safety regulations and operated in conformity with standard safety regu…

(a) An application for student registration and all training courses administered by licensed schools shall be accompanied by proof, by affidavit or otherwise, that the particular student has been informed that he or she must meet the minimum requirements for admission to licensi…

The school shall submit applications to the Board for each student for examination within 30 days after the student's completion of the course of study. Each application must be accompanied by two recent photographs, a copy of a high school or equivalency diploma, and the appropr…

(a) The number of teachers a school shall employ shall be determined in the following manner: 1. A minimum of one licensed teacher for every clinic area attended by up to 25 senior students (whether cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, manicuring, skin care spe…

(a) A school shall permit only a licensed teacher or a registered teacher training student, under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher, to teach its students; provided, however, a demonstrator may demonstrate new processes, preparations and appliances to a class of school…

(a) Refresher courses may be administered to the following: 1. Any person who holds a practitioner's license; and 2. Any person who held a practitioner's license that has been suspended for failure to renew who desires to prepare for an examination. (b) The school shall forward a…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:28-6.26 Repealed by R.2012 d.169, effective 10/15/2012. See: 44 N.J.R. 1763(a), 44 N.J.R. 2366(a). Section was "Postgraduate courses".

(a) Any school performing clinical work shall display in a conspicuous place in the waiting room and senior room a sign readily visible and legible, stating: SERVICES DONE HERE BY SENIOR STUDENTS ONLY. This sign shall be in letters at least one inch high. (b) A school shall not p…

TIME DISTRIBUTION FOR INSTRUCTION UNITS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: Hours of Class and Subject Related Instruction Hours of Practical Instruction Total Make-up, Depilatory, Eyebrow Arching 15 45 60 Roller Control, Pin Curls, 50 90 140 Fingerwaving, Back Combing Bleaching including Fro…

TIME DISTRIBUTION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: Hours of Class and Subject Related Instruction Hours of Practical Instruction Total State Laws, Rules & Regulations for Cosmetology & Hairstyling & Administrative Shop Operations 10 0 10 Professional Image, Hygiene …

TIME DISTRIBUTION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: Hours of Class and Subject Related Instruction Hours of Practical Instruction Total State Laws, Rules & Regulations for Cosmetology & Hairstyling & Administrative Shop Operations 10 Y10 10 Decontamination & Infectio…

TIME DISTRIBUTION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: Hours of Class and Subject Related Instruction Hours of Practical Instruction Total State Laws, Rules & Regulations for 10 0 10 Cosmetology & Hairstyling & Administrative Shop Operations Decontamination & Infection …

TIME DISTRIBUTION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: Hours of Class and Subject Related Instruction Hours of Practical Instruction Total State Laws, Rules, & 10 0 10 Regulations for Cosmetology & Hairstyling & Administrative Shop Operations History of Hair & Barbering…

Students shall not be registered at a school until such time as that school has been licensed. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:28-6.3

TIME DISTRIBUTION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: Hours of Class and Subject Related Instruction Hours of Practical Instruction Total History of Barbering 4 0 4 Shaving 15 66 81 Beard & Mustache Trimming 5 10 15 TOTAL HOURS 24 76 100 Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:28-…

TIME DISTRIBUTION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: Hours of Class and Subject Related Instruction Hours of Practical Instruction Total State Laws, Rules & Regulations for Cosmetology & Hairstyling & Administrative Shop Operations 5 0 5 Decontamination & Infection Co…

TIME DISTRIBUTION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: Hours of Class and Subject Related Instruction Hours of Practical Instruction Total History of Barbering 4 0 4 Shaving 15 66 81 Beard & Mustache Trimming 5 10 15 TOTAL HOURS 24 76 100 Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:28-…

TIME DISTRIBUTION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: Hours of Class Hours of Total and Subject Related Practical Instruction Instruction State Laws, Rules & 10 0 10 Regulations for Cosmetology & Hairstyling & Administrative Shop Operations Professional Image, Hygiene,…

TIME DISTRIBUTION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: Hours of Hours of Total Class and Practical Subject Instruction Related Instruction State Laws, Rules & Regulations for 10 0 10 Cosmetology & Hairstyling & Administrative Shop Operations Professional Image, Hygiene,…

TIME DISTRIBUTION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: Hours of Class and Subject Related Instruction Hours of Practical Instruction Total State Laws, Rules & Regulations for Cosmetology & Hairstyling & Administrative Shop Operations Professional Image, 10 10 10 Hygiene…

TIME DISTRIBUTION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE: Hours of Class and Subject Related Instruction Hours of Practical Instruction Total State Laws, Rules, & Regulations for Cosmetology & Hairstyling & Administrative Shop Operations 10 Y10 10 Professional Image, Hygie…

(a) Each school of cosmetology and hairstyling licensed by the Board shall post a bond in favor of the State in an amount to be determined as follows: 1. Schools with an average weekly enrollment of 1 to 20 students............................................... $ 20,000 2. Schoo…

(a) An application for approval of a school of cosmetology and hairstyling to conduct an annex classroom separate and apart from the licensed main facility for specific training activities shall be submitted on an application form prescribed and provided by the Board. The applica…

(a) School advertisements shall set forth the name and address of the school as it appears on the license for that school. (b) False or misleading statements in school advertisements or any statement appearing in school advertisements endeavoring to influence the public to enroll…

Schools of cosmetology and hairstyling are prohibited from operating shops in conjunction with, or as a part of, the school administration. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:28-6.5

Where any person, organization, corporation, association or partnership has any interest in both a licensed school and a licensed shop and both operations are conducted on the same premises the licensed school and the licensed shop shall have separate and distinct entrances. Note…

(a) Each school shall have at least 2,750 square feet of floor space, consisting of at least 500 square feet for offices, reception area, and locker space separate and apart from the lavatories, and at least 2,250 square feet for working space. 1. The total number of students in …

(a) A request shall be submitted by the school to the Board for a student registration card. 1. This request shall be submitted on application forms to be provided by the Board. The application shall contain a declaration of the student's assigned class schedule as approved by th…

(a) A licensed school shall evaluate each non-English speaking student to determine whether such student is likely to succeed in the intended course of study. Upon such determination being made, the school may enroll the non-English speaking student. The school shall submit docum…