The New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists requires you to be examined on the following services for the practical examination. For the tasks, study guides, essential instructions, examination supplies, and references, please review your profession's latest Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB).
Cosmetology: A Mannequin is Required
Core Domain Services
- Work Area and Client Preparation, and Set up of Supplies (Client 1)
- Thermal Curling
- Haircutting
- Work Area and New Client Preparation, and Set up of Supplies (Client 2)
- Chemical Waving
- Predisposition Test and Strand Test with Simulated Product
- Highlighting with Foil, Virgin Application with Colored Simulated Product
- Hair Color Retouch with Colored Simulated Product
- Virgin Hair Relaxer Application with Colored Simulated Product
- Blood Exposure Procedure
Additional Services Determined by the Board
- Basic Facial
- Hair Removal of The Eyebrows by Tweezing and Using Simulated Soft Wax
- Manicure and Polish Application
Hairstylist: A Mannequin is Required
Core Domain Services
- Work Area and Client Preparation, and Set up of Supplies (Client 1)
- Thermal Curling
- Haircutting
- Work Area and New Client Preparation, and Set up of Supplies (Client 2)
- Chemical Waving
- Predisposition Test and Strand Test with Simulated Product
- Highlighting with Foil, Virgin Application with Colored Simulated Product
- Hair Color Retouch with Colored Simulated Product
- Virgin Hair Relaxer Application with Colored Simulated Product
- Blood Exposure Procedure
Barbers: Mannequin is Required
Core Domain Services
- Work Area and Client Preparation, and Set up of Supplies (Client 1)
- Haircutting
- Work Area and New Client Preparation, and Set up of Supplies (Client 2)
- Shaving with Straight Razor
- Blood Exposure Procedure
- Permanent Waving
- Predisposition Test and Strand Test with Simulated Color Product
- Chemical Relaxer - Virgin Application
- Hair Color - Retouch Application
Additional Services Determined by the Board
Esthetician: A Mannequin is Required
Core Domain Services
- Work Area and Preparation, and Set up of Supplies (First Client)
- Client Preparation and Basic Facial
- Work Area Preparation for New Client and Set Up of Supplies (Second Client)
- New Client Preparation and Hair Removal of the Eyebrows Using Simulated Soft Wax and Tweezing
- Facial Makeup
- Blood Exposure Procedure
Additional Services determined by the Board:
- Particle Microdermabrasion on the Forehead
- Eyelash Enhancement
Manicurist/Pedicurist: A Mannequin Hand is Required
Core Domain Services
- Work Area Preparation, Client Preparation, and Set up of Supplies (Client 1)
- Manicure and Polish Application
- Work Area and New Client Preparation, and Set up of Supplies (Client 2)
- Nail Tip Application and Blending
- Sculptured Nail
- Removal of Sculptured Nail
- Blood Exposure Procedure
Electrologist: A Model is Required
Core Domain Services
- Work Area Preparation and Set up of Supplies (Client 1)
- Thermolysis
- Prepare Work Area for New Client and Set up of Supplies (Client 2)
- Blend Method
- Galvanic Method
- Cataphoresis
- Blood Exposure Procedure
Aerosol Products: You are NOT permitted to use aerosol products during the examination.
Kit Size: Recommended kit size is no larger than 30” x 30”. For safety reasons, all kits must fit completely under the table areas.
Dress Code You should dress professionally, as you would when working in a shop. Your name, your school name, or a shop name may not appear on your professional attire or kit.
Please review the NIC Candidate Information Bulletin for details on what you will be tested on for both your theory and practical examinations.
