State Board Exam| PA Cosmetology Laws| PA State
Board of Cosmetology Rules and Regulations|
Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) 2024/
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When was the Cosmetology Law passed? - ANSWERMay 3, 1933
The Cosmetology Law is also known as - ANSWERPL (Public Law) 242
Define Board - ANSWERState Board of Cosmetology
Define Bureau - ANSWERBureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs in the
Department of the State
Define Department - ANSWERCommissioner of Professional and Occupational Affairs
in the Department of the State
Before the State Board can change any law, what must they do? - ANSWERHold one
public hearing
Who heads the State Board of Cosmetology? - ANSWERThe Commissioner of
Occupational and Professional Affairs
How many members are on the State Board? - ANSWER13, including the
Commissioner
Where are the trade names registered? - ANSWERDepartment of State, Corporation
Bureau
What is considered to be a fictitious or trade name? - ANSWERAny name other than
the owner's name
What is the purpose of the Cosmetology Law? - ANSWERTo promote public health
and safety
The use of what supplies are prohibited by law in schools and salons? -
ANSWERPowder puffs, styptic pencils and neck dusters
How are creams and other semi-solid substances removed from jars? -
ANSWERThese products must be removed from jars with spatulas
In what way do we care for articles dropped on the floor? - ANSWERArticles dropped
on the floor must not be used again until they have been disinfected properly
, What is the State Law concerning permanent waving and chemical applications? -
ANSWERA client may not be left unattended during the heating or processing period
How are powders and lotions applied to the skin? - ANSWERWith cotton pledgets or
sterilized gauze
What is the State Law concerning hair tinting? - ANSWERMust follow manufacturer
directions and the regulations of the FDA that appear on or within the container or
packaging of the product
Why is it a State Law to use a paper sanex or towel around the client's neck? -
ANSWERTo prevent the cape from becoming "common use of"
What is the State Law concerning all equipment and tools used in the salon? -
ANSWERThey must be washed, rinsed and disinfected after each use
When is it unlawful to practice without a license? - ANSWERIt is prohibited to
practice or teach cosmetology for compensation or to use and maintain any place for
the practice or teaching of cosmetology for compensation
What must be submitted to the State Board before a salon may be licensed? -
ANSWERDiagram of the shop layout and completion of all State and local
requirements
What is the minimum age required to own a salon? - ANSWEROwner must be 18
years of age
What is the minimum floor space for a one operator salon? - ANSWER180 square
feet and at least 10 feet wide
How many additional square feet are required for each stylist in a salon? -
ANSWER60 square feet
Who is in charge of the salon? - ANSWERThe owner or the designated person in
charge of the salon in the owner's absence
How does the State Board Inspector know who is in charge of the salon? -
ANSWERThe name of the owner and/or designated in charge must be posted in a
conspicuous place in the salon and be readily available during regular business hours
to State Board Inspectors
What method of advertising is used to identify the entrance to a salon? - ANSWERA
sign at or near the main entrance to the salon that is visible from the road
When is a salon subject to inspection? - ANSWERAny reasonable time during normal
business hours