Licensees
- Consumer Notice
- What To Expect When You Are Inspected
- Self-Inspection Worksheet (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- Most Common Violations Cited During Inspections (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
- Schedule of Administrative Fines
- Illegal Instrument Flyer (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- BreEZe Online Services
- BreEZe Online Help
- CA Safe Salon
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Join the Board's Email List
- Laws and Regulations
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Licensee Fact Sheets
- #1 - Disciplinary Review Committee Hearing (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- #2 - Disinfection (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- #3 - Electrology Safety Tips (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
- #4 - Becoming An Establishment Owner (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- #5 - Artificial Nails (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- #6 - Hair Chemicals (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- #7 - Disinfectants (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- #8 - Hair Bleaches (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- #9 - Hair Color (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- #10 - Manicuring (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- #11 - Permanent Waving (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- #12 - Shampoos and Conditioners (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- #13 - Thermal Hairstyling (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- #14 - Home Salons (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- Message to the Consumer Posting Information
- Military Information
- Personal Service Permit (PSP) Information
- Petition for Reinstatement of a License Informational Packet (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
- Potential License Denial or Suspension for Failure to Pay Taxes
- Stylists Articles
- Workers' Rights
Barbers are licensed and regulated in California by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The Board works to ensure that barbers follow State law and infection control standards.
Cosmetology is the professional skill or practice of beautifying the face, hair, nails, and skin. Cosmetologists are licensed and regulated in California by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The Board works to ensure that cosmetologists follow State law and infection control standards.
- Cosmetology Brochure (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
- Cosmetologists Scope of Practice Flyer (Korean) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Simplified Chinese)
- Industry Bulletins
Please view Esthetics and Manicuring sections for more information.
Electroloysis is the permanent removal of unwanted facial and/or body hair by the use of a tiny needle or probe that conducts electric current. Electrologists are licensed and regulated in California by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The Board works to ensure that electrologists follow State law and infection control standards.
Esthetics is the practice of giving facials, applying makeup, applying eyelashes, removing hair (by waxing or tweezing), and providing skin care, which includes microdermabrasion services. It includes beautifying the face, neck, arms, or upper body (from the shoulders up) by the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams. Estheticians are licensed and regulated in California by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The Board works to ensure that estheticians follow State law and infection control standards.
Hairstylists are licensed and regulated in California by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The Board works to ensure that hairstylists follow State law and infection control standards.
Manicuring is the practice of cutting, trimming, polishing, coloring, tinting, or cleansing the nails. It includes, applying, sculpting, and removing artificial nails. In addition, manicurists massage and beautify the hands and feet. Manicurists are licensed and regulated in California by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The Board works to ensure that manicurists follow State law and infection control standards.
An Establishment is any location that contains any Board regulated services. Establishments are licensed and regulated in California by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The Board works to ensure that establishments follow State law and infection control standards.
