Pa State Board Cosmetology
Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
How are violations dealt with in a shared salon?—ANSWER-The board and the state board
of barber examiners shall consolidate all formal actions against such licensees for the
purpose of prosecution hearing provided that the board shall retain itself exclusively the
power to revoke or suspend licenses after such prosecution and hearing
How does the state board inspector know who is in charge of the salon?—ANSWER-The
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 the state board inspector
How long must you wait to receive a license through reciprocity?—ANSWER-Must be
licensed for at least 2 years and actively working in the field
With what states does PA NOT have reciprocity privileges for cosmetology and esthetics?—
ANSWER-Colorado, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Utah, Connecticut, Hawaii, Florida, New
Mexico
Can a Massage Therapist work together in a Cosmetology or Esthetician Salon?—ANSWER-
An individual license shall be permitted to practice massage therapy within the approved
premises of a licensed cosmetology salon or a licence esthetic salon.
Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
How are violations dealt with in a shared salon?—ANSWER-The board and the state board
of barber examiners shall consolidate all formal actions against such licensees for the
purpose of prosecution hearing provided that the board shall retain itself exclusively the
power to revoke or suspend licenses after such prosecution and hearing
How does the state board inspector know who is in charge of the salon?—ANSWER-The
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 the state board inspector
How long must you wait to receive a license through reciprocity?—ANSWER-Must be
licensed for at least 2 years and actively working in the field
With what states does PA NOT have reciprocity privileges for cosmetology and esthetics?—
ANSWER-Colorado, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Utah, Connecticut, Hawaii, Florida, New
Mexico
Can a Massage Therapist work together in a Cosmetology or Esthetician Salon?—ANSWER-
An individual license shall be permitted to practice massage therapy within the approved
premises of a licensed cosmetology salon or a licence esthetic salon.
