Georgia State Board
1. What is the other person on the GSBC&B?: One member shall not have an connection with
barbering or the practice of a cosmetology set or any business related thereto whatsoever but
shall have a recognized interest in consumer affairs and in consumer protection
2. How many members of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology are there: 9
3. The GSBC are appointed by : governor
4. The GSBC are approved by : Secretary of State
5. The GSBC are confirmed by : Senate
6. How many master cosmetologists are on the board and what are the qual- ifications?: 2; at least
25 years, high school diploma or GED, post secondary or college degree, at least five years of
practical experience as a cosmetologist at the master level, a portion of which must have been
a beauty shop or beauty salon owner or manager
7. How many nail technicians are on the board and what are the qualifica- tions?: 1; five years
of practical experience
8. How many estheticians are on the board and what are the qualifications?: 1; five years of
experience at esthetics level
9. How many Master Barbers and what are the qualifications?: 2; five years of practical
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experience as a master barber
10.How many cosmetology instructors can be on the board?: 1
11.How many Barber instructors can be on the board?: 1
12.Can a barber apprentice another barber in a cosmetology shop?: no
13.Can a cosmetologist work in a barber shop?: yes
14.How many months after completion of school/training do you have to take the NIC exam?: 24
15.What happens if you do not take the NIC exam in the required time frame?-
: required to repeat all of such required credit hours before retaking the examination.
16.Each facility must have proper toilet and plumbing facilities and an ad- equate supply of
and running water in accordance with recognized health standards.:
hot and cold
17.A shop/salon may have apprentice per master cosmetologist.: 1
18.How many months must a master cosmetologist have his/her Master li- cense before training
an apprentice?: 36
19.Where must sanitation rules and inspection reports be posted in the salon: where they
are openly visible
20.Business names of a salon/shop shall include the word
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1. What is the other person on the GSBC&B?: One member shall not have an connection with
barbering or the practice of a cosmetology set or any business related thereto whatsoever but
shall have a recognized interest in consumer affairs and in consumer protection
2. How many members of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology are there: 9
3. The GSBC are appointed by : governor
4. The GSBC are approved by : Secretary of State
5. The GSBC are confirmed by : Senate
6. How many master cosmetologists are on the board and what are the qual- ifications?: 2; at least
25 years, high school diploma or GED, post secondary or college degree, at least five years of
practical experience as a cosmetologist at the master level, a portion of which must have been
a beauty shop or beauty salon owner or manager
7. How many nail technicians are on the board and what are the qualifica- tions?: 1; five years
of practical experience
8. How many estheticians are on the board and what are the qualifications?: 1; five years of
experience at esthetics level
9. How many Master Barbers and what are the qualifications?: 2; five years of practical
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, Georgia State Board
experience as a master barber
10.How many cosmetology instructors can be on the board?: 1
11.How many Barber instructors can be on the board?: 1
12.Can a barber apprentice another barber in a cosmetology shop?: no
13.Can a cosmetologist work in a barber shop?: yes
14.How many months after completion of school/training do you have to take the NIC exam?: 24
15.What happens if you do not take the NIC exam in the required time frame?-
: required to repeat all of such required credit hours before retaking the examination.
16.Each facility must have proper toilet and plumbing facilities and an ad- equate supply of
and running water in accordance with recognized health standards.:
hot and cold
17.A shop/salon may have apprentice per master cosmetologist.: 1
18.How many months must a master cosmetologist have his/her Master li- cense before training
an apprentice?: 36
19.Where must sanitation rules and inspection reports be posted in the salon: where they
are openly visible
20.Business names of a salon/shop shall include the word
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