Barber and Cosmetology, Board of

Purpose

To license and regulate barbers, cosmetologists, and specialty cosmetologists; grant, suspend and revoke licenses for registrations. Advise, administer examinations approve licenses, receive and review complaints, request investigations, hold hearings and render decisions. Members must file personal financial disclosure statements. Nine members appointed by the Mayor. Practitioner members must have been engaged and/or licensed in the practice of barbering, cosmetology, or specialty cosmetology (braiding, manicuring, esthetics, or electrology) for the three-year period immediately preceding appointment, except for consumer member. Board includes three cosmetologists, three barbers, two specialty cosmetologists, and one consumer member.

Approval Type - Passive (If not disapproved by resolution within 45-day review period, deemed approved.)

Licensed - Yes

Paid stipend or salary - No