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 Analysis is performed to determine if the program is necessary and should be continued, modified, or repealed.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
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:
- 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.
- April Allin
- Public Notices
There are currently no Public Notices
- Legislative Updates
- Meeting Minutes
Office of Barber & Cosmetology Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - October 17, 2022