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Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure: News

Shop Self-Inspection Sheets Available in 4 Languages

The Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure wants to ensure that shop registrants and licensees are taking stringent infection control measures to avert complaints regarding unsanitary conditions. A self-inspection sheet has been created, which is designed to help you adhere to infection control rules. The self-inspection sheet is now available in four languages.

English
Spanish - Español
Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt
Simplified Chinese - 简体中文

 

Help Us Combat Unlicensed Practice in Your Profession - Information Booklet in Several Languages Provides Advice to Combat Unlicensed Practice in Barber/Cosmetology Industry

The Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure wants barber and beauty shop owners and the public to know that unlicensed practice puts them at risk. It may result in cease and desist orders or other punishments for violators working without a license.

Knowingly or unknowingly allowing these services may result in disciplinary actions for shop owners as well, such as monitoring, continuing education, probation, or fines.

The attached booklet - available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese -  contains some simple actions you can take to proactively avoid issues and ensure that your business follows laws and rules while raising the bar for industry safety in Colorado.

 

Consumer Tips for Nail Salons

Before your next visit to a nail salon, please view or download our Consumer Tips for Nail Salons to learn more about what you should observe the next time you go in for a manicure or pedicure.

 

Hair Smoothing Products Could Release Formaldehyde

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and several State OSHA programs are investigating questions and complaints from hair salon owners and workers about possible formaldehyde exposure from hair smoothing products. Some of these products have been labeled as "formaldehyde-free."During Federal OSHA investigations, air tests showed formaldehyde at levels above OSHA's limits in salons using Brazilian Blowout Acai Professional Smoothing Solution and Brasil Cacau Cadiveu, resulting in violations and citations.