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Arizona Health & Safety Rules

The Arizona State Board of Cosmetology enforces sanitation and infection-control standards to protect the public. These rules apply the same universal principles you learned nationally, framed as Arizona's enforceable requirements for implements, single-use items, blood exposure, and the work station.

Disinfecting Implements

Clean all reusable implements of hair and debris before disinfecting them.

Disinfect hard, non-porous tools with an EPA-registered disinfectant used at the correct dilution and full contact time.

Immerse combs, shears, and clips fully; disinfect clippers with an approved spray or wipe, not immersion.

Store disinfected tools clean and dry in a covered container, separate from soiled implements.

Single-Use Items & Station Sanitation

Discard porous single-use items (emery boards, wooden sticks, neck strips) after one client.

Use freshly laundered towels and linens for each client.

Dispense powders, creams, and lotions with a clean spatula or shaker, never with fingers.

Keep work surfaces, chairs, and shampoo bowls clean and disinfected between clients.

Blood Exposure & Universal Precautions

Treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious.

If a cut occurs, stop, put on single-use gloves, and control the bleeding.

Clean then disinfect any blood-contaminated surfaces and implements; discard contaminated single-use items.

Place used razor blades and other sharps in a proper sharps container.

State-specific details

State exam facts

State regulator: Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board
Exam vendor: Professional Credential Services (PCS)
Prelicensing education: 1,500 hours (set in statute, A.R.S. § 32-511)
Passing score: 75

How many training hours does Arizona require for a cosmetology license?

Arizona requires 1,500 hours, a figure fixed in statute (A.R.S. § 32-511). A proposal to cut this to 1,000 hours did not pass, so 1,500 remains the requirement.

Who licenses cosmetologists in Arizona?

The Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board — created when the former Board of Cosmetology merged with the Board of Barbers effective January 1, 2022 — licenses cosmetologists. Exams are administered by Professional Credential Services (PCS).

Does Arizona still require a hands-on practical exam?

No traditional hands-on practical. Arizona's exam consists of a theory portion and a 'written practical,' both administered as computer-based tests, with a passing score of 75.

Sources: https://bcb.az.gov/, https://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/00511.htm

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