Cosmetology and Barbering Applications

Online application for businesses offering cosmetology, aesthetics, and/or manicuring services.

Use this form to formally notify the Board that you are changing your name or address, or to request a new copy of your license.

Use this form to request a renewal form to be mailed to your address, if you have not already received one. Renewal forms are automatically mailed to your address 60 days prior to your expiration date. You can also renew your license online at : https://www.mass.gov/service-details/renew-your-license-with-eplace

A summary of benefits available to military personnel and their families.

Online application for businesses offering cosmetology, aesthetics, and/or manicuring services.

For cosmetologists, aestheticians, and manicurists who have completed their education/training in another state and are looking to obtain a license in Massachusetts. Applicants who do not hold a current license in another state will have to take an exam.

For cosmetologists, aestheticians, and manicurists who have received their training outside of the United States.

For cosmetologists and aestheticians who are looking to obtain a license to teach in a licensed cosmetology, aesthetics, or manicuring school.

For cosmetologists and aestheticians with less than 2 years of work experience who are seeking a license to teach in a cosmetology, aesthetics, or manicuring school.

For cosmetologists, aestheticians, and manicurists whose license has been expired for more than 3 years.

For Cosmetologists, Barbers, Aestheticians, and Manicurists seeking to provide mobile services.

For Businesses employing Cosmetologists, Barbers, Aestheticians, and Manicurists who have individual mobile registrations.

For vehicles providing Cosmetology, barbering, Aesthetics, or Manicuring services

For any business offering barbering services.

For barbers applying for a license in Massachusetts who have received their training outside of the United States

For barbers applying for a license in Massachusetts who have received their training in a different state. Applicants who do not hold a current license in another state will have to take an exam

For barbers whose license has been expired for over 3 years.

For barbers who have two years of licensed work experience or who have been licensed as an Assistant Barber Instructor for two years

For licensed Barbers with less than two years of work experience

For apprentices in a Board-approved apprentice program.

For students currently enrolled in a Board-approved Cosmetology or Barbering program.

For Electrologists with 2 years of work experience who are seeking a license to teach in an Electrology school.

For Electrologists whose license has been expired for over 3 years.

To register a new Electrology office or a change in location of an Electrology office