Oregon Board of Cosmetology Laws and
Rules Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Certificate - Correct answer-means a written authorization for the holder to
perform in one or more fields of practice
Cosmetology - Correct answer-the art or science of beautifying and improving the
skin, nails, and hair and the study of cosmetics and their application
Demonstration permit - Correct answer-a written authorization for a person to
practice, demonstrate and teach one or more fields of practice on a temporary basis
Esthetics - Correct answer-any of the following skin care or facial care practices
performed on the human body or face for the purpose of keeping the skin of the
human body or face healthy and attractive and not for medical diagnosis or
treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments
Esthetics - Correct answer-the use of the hands or mechanical or electric
apparatuses or appliances for cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exfoliating or
applying lotions or creams, temporary hair removal, makeup artistry, eyelash
services, facial and body wraps, facial and body waxing
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,Facility - Correct answer-means an establishment operated on a regular or irregular
basis for the purpose of providing services in one or more fields of practice
Fields of Practice - Correct answer-Barbering, esthetics, hair design, nail
technology, natural hair care
Freelance license - Correct answer-means a written authorization that allows a
practitioner to practice outside or away from a licensed facility
Independant contractor - Correct answer-a practitioner who qualifies as an
independent contractor, and who is not under the control and direction of a facility
license holder.
License - Correct answer-a written authorization issued to a person to operate a
facility or freelance business for providing services related to one or more fields of
practice to the public
Practitioner - Correct answer-a person certified to perform services included within
a field of practice
Registration - Correct answer-means a written authorization issued to an
independent contractor to hold forth to the public as a business entity providing
services in a field of practice
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, Temporary facility permit - Correct answer-a written authorization to provide
services on a temporary basis in one or more fields of practice
Practitioner certification requirements; rules - Correct answer-To qualify for
certification as a practitioner of hair design, barbering, esthetics, nail technology or
natural hair care, and applicant shall; successfully complete all courses required by
rule of the State Board of Education for graduation; pass the certification
examination recognized by the Board of Cosmetology for the field of practice
sought; pay the fees
Facility license and temporary facility permit requirements - Correct answer-To be
issued a license to operate a facility, each applicant shall: Be 18 years of age or
older, comply with rules of the Board of Cosmetology relating to health, safety and
infection control; comply with health and safety laws; pay the fees
To be issued a temporary facility permit, each applicant must - Correct answer-
Operate the facility on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 30 consecutive
calendar days; be 18 years of age; apply on forms from the HLO prior to opening
business; comply with the board on health, safety , and infection control; comply
with the health and safety laws and rules of the Oregon Health Authority; pay the
applicable fees
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Rules Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Certificate - Correct answer-means a written authorization for the holder to
perform in one or more fields of practice
Cosmetology - Correct answer-the art or science of beautifying and improving the
skin, nails, and hair and the study of cosmetics and their application
Demonstration permit - Correct answer-a written authorization for a person to
practice, demonstrate and teach one or more fields of practice on a temporary basis
Esthetics - Correct answer-any of the following skin care or facial care practices
performed on the human body or face for the purpose of keeping the skin of the
human body or face healthy and attractive and not for medical diagnosis or
treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments
Esthetics - Correct answer-the use of the hands or mechanical or electric
apparatuses or appliances for cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exfoliating or
applying lotions or creams, temporary hair removal, makeup artistry, eyelash
services, facial and body wraps, facial and body waxing
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,Facility - Correct answer-means an establishment operated on a regular or irregular
basis for the purpose of providing services in one or more fields of practice
Fields of Practice - Correct answer-Barbering, esthetics, hair design, nail
technology, natural hair care
Freelance license - Correct answer-means a written authorization that allows a
practitioner to practice outside or away from a licensed facility
Independant contractor - Correct answer-a practitioner who qualifies as an
independent contractor, and who is not under the control and direction of a facility
license holder.
License - Correct answer-a written authorization issued to a person to operate a
facility or freelance business for providing services related to one or more fields of
practice to the public
Practitioner - Correct answer-a person certified to perform services included within
a field of practice
Registration - Correct answer-means a written authorization issued to an
independent contractor to hold forth to the public as a business entity providing
services in a field of practice
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, Temporary facility permit - Correct answer-a written authorization to provide
services on a temporary basis in one or more fields of practice
Practitioner certification requirements; rules - Correct answer-To qualify for
certification as a practitioner of hair design, barbering, esthetics, nail technology or
natural hair care, and applicant shall; successfully complete all courses required by
rule of the State Board of Education for graduation; pass the certification
examination recognized by the Board of Cosmetology for the field of practice
sought; pay the fees
Facility license and temporary facility permit requirements - Correct answer-To be
issued a license to operate a facility, each applicant shall: Be 18 years of age or
older, comply with rules of the Board of Cosmetology relating to health, safety and
infection control; comply with health and safety laws; pay the fees
To be issued a temporary facility permit, each applicant must - Correct answer-
Operate the facility on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 30 consecutive
calendar days; be 18 years of age; apply on forms from the HLO prior to opening
business; comply with the board on health, safety , and infection control; comply
with the health and safety laws and rules of the Oregon Health Authority; pay the
applicable fees
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