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It includes beautifying the face, neck, arms, or upper body by the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams. Here are some examples of what is within scope and out of scope. For more information, please see go to barbercosmo.ca.gov.

Esthetics is the practice of giving facials, applying makeup, applying eyelashes, removing hair (by waxing or tweezing), and providing skin care, which includes microdermabrasion services.

As a cosmetologist licensee, you can perform hair, esthetic, and manicurist services. Here are some examples of what is within scope and out of scope. For more information, please see go to barbercosmo.ca.gov.

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The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will be closed on February 16, 2026, in observance for Presidents' Day.

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Starting February 19, 2026, the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will send renewal postcard reminders instead of letters. You do not need to wait to receive a renewal reminder to renew if your license expiration date is within 83 days.

Join us on Monday, February 23, 2026 for our Board Meeting!

The services listed are not a full list of all services. It is ultimately a licensee’s responsibility to understand their scope of practice as provided in Business and Professions Code section 7316.

Barbers are licensed and regulated in California by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The Board works to ensure that barbers follow State law and infection control standards.

The Board does not have jurisdiction over the sale of equipment and products in the barbering and beauty industry. Licensees are responsible for knowing what they are permitted to use within their scope of practice.

When attending trade shows in California, please be aware that the products being sold may not fall within your scope of practice.

The Board does not recognize the use of ultraviolet sterilizer units as an approved method of disinfecting soiled tools. For more information, please visit barbercosmo.ca.gov/forms_pubs/pub….

Re-Examination Application Please submit the ‘Re-Examination Application’ and application fee. Once the re-examination application is approved, applicant will be notified via email or mail to schedule the exam date. Applicant will self-schedule through PSI to take the exam.

Out of State / Out of Country Application When applying for Out of State / Out of Country Application, please review the checklist for the requirements. Checklist - barbercosmo.ca.gov/forms_pubs/for…

How to Apply for a California License For school information, please visit barbercosmo.ca.gov/schools/index.…. For a list of examination forms, please visit #exam" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">barbercosmo.ca.gov/forms_pubs/ind…. For more information, please visit barbercosmo.ca.gov/applicants/ind….

The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is here for YOU! Contact us or visit our website barbercosmo.ca.gov for information based on what you are looking for! Our headquarters location is open Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm (excluding State Holidays).

To view upcoming opportunities and apply, please visit our website or click the links below. barbercosmo.ca.gov/licensees/subj… barbercosmo.ca.gov/forms_pubs/for…

The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will be closed on January 1, 2026, in observance of New Years Day.

The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will be closed on December 25, 2025, in observance of Christmas Day.