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Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering

The Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering regulates cosmetology, barbering, and electrology in Massachusetts. The Board issues licenses to qualified individuals, businesses, and schools to ensure public health and safety by maintaining high standards for these industries.

COVID-19 Information and Updates

Reopening Safety Standards for Close Contact Personal Services (Hair Salons, Barbershops, Nail Salons, Aesthetics Salons, and Electrology Offices)

Safety Standards and Control Plan: Occupational Schools and Testing Centers

Executive Order on Individual License Registration

Executive Order on Business License Registration

Contact Us

Address

Division of Professional Licensure
1000 Washington Street, 7th Floor, Boston , MA 02118
Directions 

Phone

617-701-8792

Online

cosmetologyandbarberingboard@mass.gov

Who we serve

The cosmetology profession includes hairdressers, manicurists and aestheticians, who provide a variety of services including haircutting, hairstyling, manicuring, and aesthetics. Barbers provide haircutting, hairstyling, facial shaving, permanent waving, hair coloring, and facial services to the general public, but primarily to men.  Electrologists provide hair removal through the application of an electrical current to the hair follicle. All three professions are regulated by the Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering.

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Top actions & services

Cosmetology and Barbering Applications   Renew Your Cosmetology or Barbering License  Verification / Name & Address Change / Duplicate License Request 

More actions & services

Policies, Regulations and Statutes (Cosmetology and Barbering)  Attend Board of Registration in Cosmetology and Barbering Meetings  Division of Professional Licensure: Check a License 

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