Minnesota Salon Manager Test Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
Advertising
any written or graphic representation designed to elicit enrollment or the sale of goods or services
and include signs, displays, circulars, business cards, and recruitment materials in print, on air, or
online.
Board
the board of cosmetologist examiners
Cosmetology
the practice of personal services, for compensation, for the cosmetic care of the hair, nails, and skin.
These services include cleaning, conditioning, shaping, reinforcing, coloring, and enhancing the body
surface in the areas of the head, scalp, face, arms, hands, legs, feet, and trunk of the body, except
where these services are performed by a barber.
Cosmetologist
any person who, for compensation, performs personal services including cleaning, conditioning,
shaping, reinforcing, coloring, and enhancing the body surface in the areas of the head, scalp, face,
arms, hands, legs, feet, and trunk of the body.
Salon
an area, room, or rooms employed to offer personal services.
DLSM
Designated licensed salon manager
CE credits
After August 1 2017 a cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, or salon manager renewing a license
must complete 8 hours of CE credits from board approved providers within three years prior to the
date of license renewal.
Can a DLSM be be responsible for more than one salon?
No, a DLSM must not be responsible for more than one salon UNLESS the salons are not open
concurrently AND the salons or DLSM attest in writing to the board of the business hours of both
salons.
Does the DLSM have to be present at all operating hours of the salon?
No, the DLSM is not required to be present at all times during the salons operating hours but remains
responsible for compliance even when away from the salon.
Types of salon licenses
The services a salon may offer are determined by the type of salon license held. Cosmetology salons
may offer cosmetology services, esthetic services, and nail services. Nail salons must offer only nail
services, Esthetician salons may offer only esti services, and nail salons may offer only nail services. A
single salon may hold both a nail salon license and an esti salon license.
with 100% Correct Answers
Advertising
any written or graphic representation designed to elicit enrollment or the sale of goods or services
and include signs, displays, circulars, business cards, and recruitment materials in print, on air, or
online.
Board
the board of cosmetologist examiners
Cosmetology
the practice of personal services, for compensation, for the cosmetic care of the hair, nails, and skin.
These services include cleaning, conditioning, shaping, reinforcing, coloring, and enhancing the body
surface in the areas of the head, scalp, face, arms, hands, legs, feet, and trunk of the body, except
where these services are performed by a barber.
Cosmetologist
any person who, for compensation, performs personal services including cleaning, conditioning,
shaping, reinforcing, coloring, and enhancing the body surface in the areas of the head, scalp, face,
arms, hands, legs, feet, and trunk of the body.
Salon
an area, room, or rooms employed to offer personal services.
DLSM
Designated licensed salon manager
CE credits
After August 1 2017 a cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, or salon manager renewing a license
must complete 8 hours of CE credits from board approved providers within three years prior to the
date of license renewal.
Can a DLSM be be responsible for more than one salon?
No, a DLSM must not be responsible for more than one salon UNLESS the salons are not open
concurrently AND the salons or DLSM attest in writing to the board of the business hours of both
salons.
Does the DLSM have to be present at all operating hours of the salon?
No, the DLSM is not required to be present at all times during the salons operating hours but remains
responsible for compliance even when away from the salon.
Types of salon licenses
The services a salon may offer are determined by the type of salon license held. Cosmetology salons
may offer cosmetology services, esthetic services, and nail services. Nail salons must offer only nail
services, Esthetician salons may offer only esti services, and nail salons may offer only nail services. A
single salon may hold both a nail salon license and an esti salon license.
