The Details
What you need
Any hairdresser, aesthetician, operator, or instructor licensed in Massachusetts can also be registered and practice as a demonstrator after paying the required fee. If you hold a license in another state, please attach a copy to your application.
To be eligible to apply for a demonstrator license, you must have at least 3 months of practical experience in this role.
What to include with your completed application:
- If you do not hold any cosmetology, aesthetics, barber, or instructor license, a notarized affidavit certifying work experience for each manufacturer or distributor must be submitted. This affidavit must be on the letterhead of the company or product for which you are demonstrating.
- A copy of your driver’s license or other government-issued photo ID
- A notarized Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) form
- A 2-inch by 2-inch photo of yourself
Note: Please retain copies of all paperwork submitted. It usually takes 3-4 weeks to process an application. Incomplete applications may delay processing time.
License restrictions:
- You may only perform demonstrations for individuals in the cosmetology industry and not the general public
- Demonstrations can take place in the following locations: in a licensed cosmetology shop, at hairdressers’ trade shows or meetings in the presence of licensed cosmetology shop owners and their employees, in the business quarters of distributors or supply houses, or in cosmetology schools with licensed instructors in attendance. You cannot charge a fee for demonstrations.
Fees
Application fees are non-refundable.
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrator license application fee | $136 | each |
How to apply
- When you create your MyMassGov account to access eLIPSE the first time, eLIPSE will ask you to enter information to help it locate your license and link it to your MyMassGov account.
- Please read the Linking Your License guide before creating your account to ensure it is linked correctly.
- Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE platform.
- You will be asked to submit all required documents via the eLIPSE platform, including a DOL CORI form. Once submitted, you will be notified of any required next steps.
- Payment will also be made via the eLIPSE platform.
- For general instructions on managing your licenses and permits, view the DOL eLIPSE How-to-Guides.
- Incomplete applications will be held open for 180 days from the date of application receipt in order to allow applicants to provide the missing information or documentation. After 180 days have elapsed, the incomplete application will be considered abandoned, and applicants will need to submit a new application and payment.
You may call our Welcome Center at 617-701-8895 any time between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process.
You may visit our Welcome Center at One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston MA 02110 between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process via our agency kiosks or your personal laptop/mobile device.
To apply by mail or email, or if you need reasonable accommodation, please reach out to the board for next steps via the email or phone number below.