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Policies, Regulations and Statutes (Cosmetology and Barbering)

Statutes and Regulations (Cosmetology and Barbering)

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Statutes

Creation of Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering (LAWS/GENERALLAWS/PARTI/TITLEII/CHAPTER13/SECTION42 )
Licensing Provisions for Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering (M.G.L. Chapter 112, Sections 112, Sections 87T to 87KK; Chapter 112, Sections 61 to 65E) (LAWS/GENERALLAWS/PARTI/TITLEXVI/CHAPTER112 )

Regulations Governing Cosmetology, Barbering and Electrology

240 CMR 2.00: Licensure of Cosmetologists, Manicurists, Aestheticians, Demonstrators and Instructors (PDF )
240 CMR 3.00: Cosmetology Salons (PDF )
240 CMR 4.00: Operation of Cosmetology Schools and Post-Secondary Institutions (PDF )
240 CMR 5.00: Operation of Aesthetics Schools and Post-Secondary Institutions (PDF )
240 CMR 6.00: Advanced Seminars (PDF )
240 CMR 7.00: Operation of Manicuring Schools (PDF )
240 CMR 8.00: Barber Regulations (PDF )
240 CMR 9.00: Administrative Practices for Electrolysis (PDF )
240 CMR 10.00: Licensure of Electrolysis Schools (PDF )
240 CMR 11.00: Continuing Education for Electrolysis (PDF )
Cosmetology, Barbering, and Electrology Regulations in Effect Prior to June 1, 2019 (PDF )

Cosmetology Policies and Guidelines

Intense Pulsed Light Devices
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology Policy Bulletin Regarding Expiration of Incomplete Education
Body Piercing and Tatooing - Advisory
Dual Use of Room for Cosmetology and Massage Therapy (PDF 72.72 KB)

Electrology Policies and Guidelines

Licensure Requirements for Laser Hair Removal (PDF 133.16 KB)

General Policies and Guidelines

Policy Bulletin on Practices Outside the Scope of Licensure (PDF 91.71 KB)
Policy on English Language Testing and Translation Dictionaries (PDF 32.33 KB)
Review of Applicants With Criminal History or Pending Criminal Charges (PDF 119.81 KB)
Policy Bulletin Mobile Cosmetology and Barbering Services (PDF 78.37 KB)
Policy Bulletin on Student Apprenticeship and Employment (PDF 75.93 KB)
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