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.
Program Information
- Advisory Committee
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Ofelia Duran, Program Director
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 Application
Advisory Committee:
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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 Ofelia Duran at ofelia.duran@state.co.us.
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- Public Notices
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Stakeholder Meeting - March 24, 2023
The Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure will hold a virtual Stakeholder Meeting on March 24, 2023. The purpose of the stakeholder meeting is to seek feedback regarding updates to Rules 1.1 – Abbreviations (typographical error), Rules 1.2 – Licensure by Examination (regarding the accepted apprenticeship programs to meet the training requirements), 1.4 – Licensure by Endorsement (specifically military spouses), and 1.9 – Additional Practices and Training Requirements (regarding semi-permanent or permanent make up).
- Friday, March 24, 2023, at 10:00 A.M.
- Meeting Notice
- Draft Rules
- Webinar Registration
- Written Comments (Link will be updated weekly as comments are received.)
- Legislative Updates
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- 2022 New Legislation
- HB22-1098: Department Of Regulatory Agencies Barriers To Practice Regulated Professions
- HB22-1165 Rule Review Bill
- HB22-1270 Change Term Name-based Criminal History Record Check
- HB22-1278: Behavioral Health Administration
- HB22-1291: Sunrise Review Professions Occupations
- SB22-013: Boards and Commissions
- SB22-076: Complaint Occupational License Official Acts
- SB22-116 Increase Occupational Credential Portability
- SB22-143 Update Common Provision Term Regulator Title 12
- SB22-162: Administration Organization Act Modernization
- SB22-174: Sunset Review Hearing Criteria
- 2021 New Legislation
- 2020 New Legislation
- 2022 New Legislation
- Meeting Minutes
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Office of Barber & Cosmetology Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - October 17, 2022