IMPORTANT OFFICE CLOSURE ALERT
All Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO) Offices at 1560 Broadway, Denver CO are closed to the public indefinitely effective 2pm on March 23rd, 2020. However, DPO staff is still working hard to help all customers remotely. Please contact the Division at dora_dpo_licensing@state.co.us for assistance.
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.
- Licensing Services
- Discipline and Enforcement
- Laws, Rules and Policies
- Resources
Program Information
- Advisory Committee
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Ofelia Duran, Program Director
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Tammy A. Dorenkamp
Public School Representative| Term Expires: June 30, 2021 -
Benjamin Timm
Professional Member | Term Expires: June 30, 2021 -
Peggy Sue Schmoldt
Private School Representative | Term Expired: June 30, 2019 -
Vacant
Professional Member | Term Expires: -
Vacant
Professional Member | Term Expires: -
Tahl Humes
Public Member | Term Expires: June 20, 2021
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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Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - October 1, 2020
The Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure will hold a Virtual Permanent Rulemaking Hearing for the Director to consider adopting revisions to Rule 1.4 to implement Colorado House Bill 20-1326 (Endorsements/Creation of an Occupational Credential Portability Program).
- Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 12:00 P.M. (MDT)
- ATTENDANCE VIA WEBINAR ONLY: Register Here
- Copies of the Notice, HB201326, and the Draft Rules are available for download.
Stakeholder Meeting - August 27, 2020
The Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure held a VIRTUAL Stakeholder Meeting for the Director to receive stakeholder feedback on the implementation of Colorado House Bill 20-1326 (Endorsements/Creation of an Occupational Credential Portability Program), and construct the subsequent rule changes.
- Legislative Updates
- Meeting Minutes
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There are currently no Meeting Minutes