MN COSMETOLOGY LAWS AND RULES
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
◉ The board of cosmetologist examiners established consists of 7
members appointed by the_________? Answer: Governor
◉ What are the 7 members established by the board of
cosmetologists? Answer: 1, 2) 2 cosmetologists, one reccomened by
a professional association of cosmetologists, nail technicians, and
estheticians
3, 4) two school instructors, one of whom is teaching at a public
cosmetology school in the state, and one of whom is teaching at a
private cosmetology in the state.
5) one esthetician
6) one nail technician
7) one public member
◉ What is the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners? Answer: Board
,◉ What is the practice of personal services, for compensation, for
the cosmetic care of the hair, nails and skin? Answer: Cosmetology
◉ What means the maximum number of students present on the
school premises at any one time and for which the school has the
required physical and program resources? Answer: Accomodate or
to be Accommodated
◉ any written or graphic representation designed to elicit
enrollment of the sale of goods or services and includes signs,
displays, circulars, business cards, brochures, and recruitment
materials; in one print, on air or online Answer: Advertising
◉ the portion of a cosmetology school where cosmetology services
performed by the students are offered to the public for
compensation Answer: Clinic
◉ free from all soil, dirt and debris. and washed wit soap and water
or a cleaning agent and then rinsed Answer: Clean
◉ a monetary or nonmonetary remuneration for services Answer:
Compensation
◉ the use of an antimicrobial pesticide that eliminates harmful
bacteria, fungi and viruses on nonporous surfaces Answer: Disinfect
, ◉ antimicrobial pesticide that is registered wit h the EPA for use in
hospital setting and is a bactericide, virucide, and fungicide Answer:
Disinfectant
◉ a physical location or area in a salon or school where products,
chemicals, and disinfectants are prepared, measured, mixed,
portioned or disposed of, and where tools and implements are
cleaned and disinfected Answer: Dispensary
◉ a signed, notarized statement attesting the truth of the facts
stated in it Answer: Documentation
◉ written proof Answer: Evidence
◉ an item is clean, no holes, frayed wires, or tears in coverings and
fully operational for the purpose intended Answer: Good repair
◉ a natural for of hair manipulation that results in tension on hair
strands by beading, braiding, cornrowing, extending, etc, Answer:
hair braiding
◉ a person who for compensation performs personal services for
the cosmetic care of the skin, including the use of mechanical or
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
◉ The board of cosmetologist examiners established consists of 7
members appointed by the_________? Answer: Governor
◉ What are the 7 members established by the board of
cosmetologists? Answer: 1, 2) 2 cosmetologists, one reccomened by
a professional association of cosmetologists, nail technicians, and
estheticians
3, 4) two school instructors, one of whom is teaching at a public
cosmetology school in the state, and one of whom is teaching at a
private cosmetology in the state.
5) one esthetician
6) one nail technician
7) one public member
◉ What is the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners? Answer: Board
,◉ What is the practice of personal services, for compensation, for
the cosmetic care of the hair, nails and skin? Answer: Cosmetology
◉ What means the maximum number of students present on the
school premises at any one time and for which the school has the
required physical and program resources? Answer: Accomodate or
to be Accommodated
◉ any written or graphic representation designed to elicit
enrollment of the sale of goods or services and includes signs,
displays, circulars, business cards, brochures, and recruitment
materials; in one print, on air or online Answer: Advertising
◉ the portion of a cosmetology school where cosmetology services
performed by the students are offered to the public for
compensation Answer: Clinic
◉ free from all soil, dirt and debris. and washed wit soap and water
or a cleaning agent and then rinsed Answer: Clean
◉ a monetary or nonmonetary remuneration for services Answer:
Compensation
◉ the use of an antimicrobial pesticide that eliminates harmful
bacteria, fungi and viruses on nonporous surfaces Answer: Disinfect
, ◉ antimicrobial pesticide that is registered wit h the EPA for use in
hospital setting and is a bactericide, virucide, and fungicide Answer:
Disinfectant
◉ a physical location or area in a salon or school where products,
chemicals, and disinfectants are prepared, measured, mixed,
portioned or disposed of, and where tools and implements are
cleaned and disinfected Answer: Dispensary
◉ a signed, notarized statement attesting the truth of the facts
stated in it Answer: Documentation
◉ written proof Answer: Evidence
◉ an item is clean, no holes, frayed wires, or tears in coverings and
fully operational for the purpose intended Answer: Good repair
◉ a natural for of hair manipulation that results in tension on hair
strands by beading, braiding, cornrowing, extending, etc, Answer:
hair braiding
◉ a person who for compensation performs personal services for
the cosmetic care of the skin, including the use of mechanical or
