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BAR/COS HOME

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 Analysis is performed to determine if the program is necessary and should be continued, modified, or repealed.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 80202

Phone: 303-894-7800  |  Fax: 303-894-0144  |  Email: dora_barber-cosmetology@state.co.us

Committee Qualifications and Application

Advisory 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

 

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).

Legislative Updates
Meeting Minutes