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Welcome to the Barber & Cosmetology Homepage
The Office of Barber & Cosmetology Licensure regulates individuals who practice in the State of Colorado as barbers, cosmetologists, hairstylists, estheticians, and nail technicians. Licensure for these occupations is mandatory in Colorado. The Office also regulates the shops and salons where the services are performed.
The purpose of the Office of Barber & Cosmetology Licensure is to protect the consumer. The Office's activities include inspections, investigation of complaints, determination of discipline, and enforcement of discipline for those who violate the Barber and Cosmetologist Act and the Office of Barber and Cosmetologist Licensure Rules.
The Colorado Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform is currently conducting a sunset review of the Office of Barber & Cosmetology. Analysis is performed to determine if the program is necessary and should be continued, modified, or repealed. To provide input on this review, please visit COPRRR's website.
Program Information
- Advisory Committee
Kathryn Duran
Office of Barber & Cosmetology Licensure
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202Phone: 303-894-7800 | Fax: 303-894-0144 | Email: dora_barber-cosmetology@state.co.us
Committee Qualifications and ApplicationAdvisory Committee:
- April Allin
Professional Member-Esthetician | Term Expires: June 30, 2026 - Jamie Le-Lazar
Public Member | Term Expires: June 30, 2026 - Peggy Sue Schmoldt
Private School Representative-Cosmetologist | Term Expired: June 30, 2026 - Benjamin Timm
Professional Member-Barber | Term Expires: June 30, 2026 - LaVonya Todd-Washington
Public School Representative-Cosmetologist | Term Expires: June 30, 2026 - Dane Vickers
Professional Member-Barber | Term Expires: June 20, 2026
If you are interested in joining the Advisory Committee, please contact Kathryn Duran at Kathryn.duran@state.co.us
- April Allin
- Public Notices
Colorado Office of Barber & Cosmetology – Stakeholder Meeting – August 6, 2025
The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the Director to receive feedback regarding proposed revisions to Rule 1.8 – PROHIBITED ACTS AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE and Rule 1.9 – ADDITIONAL PRACTICES AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS - The purpose is to implement House Bill 25-1024 (CONCERNING REQUIRING A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO PATIENTS IF THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL DELEGATES MEDICAL-AESTHETIC SERVICES TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS NOT A LICENSED HEALTH-CARE PROVIDER).
- Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. (MDT)
- Stakeholder Meeting Notice
- Webinar Registration
- Draft Rules
- House Bill 25-1024
- Submit written Comments (opens in new window)
- View written comments (opens in new window)
- Legislative Updates
- Meeting Minutes