PREPARATION 2026 ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
●● Define Department. Answer: Department of Commerce and
Consumer Affairs
●● Define Board. Answer: the board of barbering and cosmetology
●● how many members is the board made up of. Answer: 7
• 2 licensed barbers
• 2 licensed beauty operators
• 3 are from the public "at large"
●● What are the qualifications to become a board member?. Answer: To
be actively, continuously practiced in the field for 5 years
●● Who shall appoint and remove the board members?. Answer: The
State Government
●● What are the boards responsibilities?. Answer: • Approving your
application for state examination
• Check eligibility and approval of temporary work permit
, • Issue license
●● to register the examination fee is??. Answer: $20.00, non refundable
●● What are additional requirements provided by the law?. Answer: The
licensing authority may require applicant to provide proof that the
applicant is a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or an alien. authorized to work
in the United States. Submit medical clearance if requested. To become a
beauty operator in the State of Hawaii you do not need to be an
American Citizen.
●● How much do the members of the board meet?. Answer: Once every
other month
●● Do the board members get paid for their services?. Answer: No
●● The requirements for the examination with the board are?. Answer:
actively continuously practiced in the field for 5 years
●● including age what requirements must you register for the
examination with the board. Answer: 16 years of age general education
Beauty training hours fill out pink application pay the required fees and
meeting the filing deadline