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MN SALON MANAGER EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE YOUR
GRADES| LICENSING, SANITATION,
COSMETOLOGY LAW, SALON
OPERATIONS.
Include clips, combs, curlers, curling irons, hairpins, rollers,
scissors, needles, and thread. - correct answer -simple braiding
devices
Means the personnel of the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners -
correct answer -staff
Means those services not defined as the practice of cosmetology
under Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.23, subdivision 3, and
which are exempt from regulation by the board, and includes ear
piercing, body wrapping, permanent depilitation, tattooing,
artificial tanning of the skin; personal services incidental to
performance in theatrical or musical productions or media
appearances; any personal services performed incidental to
mortuary practice; massage services; hair braiding, hair braiding
services, and hair braiders, as defined in subparts 10a to 10c; and
threading as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.23,
subdivision 13. Ordinances by local units of government that
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prohibit hair braiding, hair braiding services, or hair braiders, as
defined in subparts 10a to 10c, or regulate any matter relating to
licensing, testing, or training of hair braiding, hair braiding
services, or hair braiders are preempted by - correct answer -
unregulated services
Individual licensing shall be required for persons seeking to
practice in the state as a cosmetologist, esthetician, nail
technician, manager, or instructor. - correct answer -Licensing
For licensing in each classification shall be determined by the
board and established by rule, and shall include educational and
experiential prerequisites. The rules shall require a demonstrated
knowledge of procedures necessary to protect the health of the
practitioner and the consumer of cosmetology services, including
but not limited to chemical applications. - correct answer -
Qualifications
All theory, practical, and Minnesota law and rule testing must be
done by a board-approved provider. Appropriate standardized
tests shall be used and shall include subject matter relative to the
application of Minnesota law. In every case, the primary
consideration shall be to safeguard the health and safety of
consumers by determining the competency of the applicants to
provide the services indicated. - correct answer -testing
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Licensing of persons may be allowed as determined by rule. -
correct answer -without testing
Duration of License - correct answer -Licensing in each
classification shall be for a period of three years.
Of license shall be for a period of three years under conditions
and process established by rule and subject to continuing
education requirements of section - correct answer -Renewal
Persons licensed to provide cosmetology services in other states
visiting this state for cosmetology demonstrations shall be
exempted from the licensing provisions of sections 155A.21 to
155A.36 if services to consumers are in the physical presence of
a licensed cosmetologist.
(b) A person who performs threading shall be exempt from the
licensing provisions of sections 155A.21 to 155A.36. - correct
answer -Exemptions
MN SALON MANAGER EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| ACE YOUR
GRADES| LICENSING, SANITATION,
COSMETOLOGY LAW, SALON
OPERATIONS.
Include clips, combs, curlers, curling irons, hairpins, rollers,
scissors, needles, and thread. - correct answer -simple braiding
devices
Means the personnel of the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners -
correct answer -staff
Means those services not defined as the practice of cosmetology
under Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.23, subdivision 3, and
which are exempt from regulation by the board, and includes ear
piercing, body wrapping, permanent depilitation, tattooing,
artificial tanning of the skin; personal services incidental to
performance in theatrical or musical productions or media
appearances; any personal services performed incidental to
mortuary practice; massage services; hair braiding, hair braiding
services, and hair braiders, as defined in subparts 10a to 10c; and
threading as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 155A.23,
subdivision 13. Ordinances by local units of government that
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prohibit hair braiding, hair braiding services, or hair braiders, as
defined in subparts 10a to 10c, or regulate any matter relating to
licensing, testing, or training of hair braiding, hair braiding
services, or hair braiders are preempted by - correct answer -
unregulated services
Individual licensing shall be required for persons seeking to
practice in the state as a cosmetologist, esthetician, nail
technician, manager, or instructor. - correct answer -Licensing
For licensing in each classification shall be determined by the
board and established by rule, and shall include educational and
experiential prerequisites. The rules shall require a demonstrated
knowledge of procedures necessary to protect the health of the
practitioner and the consumer of cosmetology services, including
but not limited to chemical applications. - correct answer -
Qualifications
All theory, practical, and Minnesota law and rule testing must be
done by a board-approved provider. Appropriate standardized
tests shall be used and shall include subject matter relative to the
application of Minnesota law. In every case, the primary
consideration shall be to safeguard the health and safety of
consumers by determining the competency of the applicants to
provide the services indicated. - correct answer -testing
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Licensing of persons may be allowed as determined by rule. -
correct answer -without testing
Duration of License - correct answer -Licensing in each
classification shall be for a period of three years.
Of license shall be for a period of three years under conditions
and process established by rule and subject to continuing
education requirements of section - correct answer -Renewal
Persons licensed to provide cosmetology services in other states
visiting this state for cosmetology demonstrations shall be
exempted from the licensing provisions of sections 155A.21 to
155A.36 if services to consumers are in the physical presence of
a licensed cosmetologist.
(b) A person who performs threading shall be exempt from the
licensing provisions of sections 155A.21 to 155A.36. - correct
answer -Exemptions
