Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners

CONSUMER ALERT: Missouri State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners Warns of Scam Targeting Missouri licensees.

The Missouri State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners is alerting Missourians of a scam targeting licensees in the state. This scam is targeting licensees by phone.

Jefferson City - A Missouri licensed cosmetologist alerted the Board's office after she received a phone call from a person who falsely identified himself as being from the Missouri State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. The person calling requested personal information, i.e., phone numbers, and addresses. The caller had the licensee's Missouri license number and wanted her to provide her personal information to confirm the Board's records.

These scams are concerning as they're targeting Missouri State Board of Cosmetology and are seeking to acquire information that the Board already has on record, said Karla Johansen, executive director of the Missouri State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners. "Board staff would never call to update records as those changes must be communicated in written form. I am concerned that these scammers are using licensing information, which is public record, to make their communications appear official. Never provide information to an unknown caller, even if the number seems legitimate."

Certificate of Registration for Hair Braiding

Follow the link below for Hair Braiding Videos:
Hair Braiding Videos

Follow the link below for the Certificate of Registration for Hair Braiding application:
Certificate of Registration for Hair Braiding

Veterans' Services and Benefits

Effective July 31, 2023, the Board will no longer be utilizing the Hair Braiding video hosted by the Cosmetology Education Group. If you have already started that course, you will need to complete the video entirely by July 30, 2023. The Board will be releasing the new hair braiding video hosted on our website pr.mo.gov beginning July 31, 2023. Please contact the Board office if you have any questions.

Amendment 3 Marijuana Legalization Initiative

On November 8, 2022, Missourians approved an amendment allowing the legal use of marijuana and expungement of convictions for marijuana offenses as set forth in the amendment's language. The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) will facilitate all requirements related to legalized marijuana including licensure for cultivation, manufacture, dispensing and sale of marijuana, under the new requirements. The effective date of the amendment was December 8, 2022.

The Division of Professional Registration and its 41 licensing boards will follow Amendment 3 and its enabling regulations regarding the legalization of marijuana for its licensees and applicants who are qualifying individuals.

The Division of Professional Registration and its 41 licensing boards will provide additional information as it becomes available from DHSS.

Barber Sanitation Rules
Prohibited Practices

Fresh Start Act

The Fresh Start Act, passed in 2021, gives an individual with a criminal record the right to petition a licensing authority for a determination of whether the individual's criminal record disqualifies them from licensure. The Act can be found in section 324.012, RSMo. If you wish to petition a licensing authority for a pre-licensure determination of your criminal record, please use this link for the petition form.

Duplicate License

If a license issued under this chapter has been destroyed, lost, mutilated beyond practical usage, or was never received, the licensee shall obtain a duplicate license from the board by appearing in person at the board's office or mailing, by certified mail, return receipt requested, a notarized affidavit stating that the license has been destroyed, lost, mutilated beyond practical usage, or was never received. (Section 328.025 and 329.033)

Survey

If you are a current licensee, please fill out the short 1 minute survey below.
https://stateofmissouri.wufoo.com/forms/z1uzegz01srnqhk/

Sensitive Information

When corresponding with the Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners by e-mail and/or facsimile (fax), please refrain from including any sensitive personal identifying information such as Social Security Number or Date of Birth. The State Board does not need you to include sensitive personal information, in order to respond to your email or fax.

About the Board

The State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners was created in 2005, merging the State Board of Barber Examiners and the State Board of Cosmetology. The licensing of barbers and the barber board was created in 1899, the licensing of cosmetologists began in 1929 and the State Board of Cosmetology was created in 1956. The board enforces Chapters 328 and 329, RSMo, and regulates barbers, cosmetologists, manicurists, estheticians, instructors, salons, barbershops and cosmetology and barber schools.

Mission Statement

Protect the public's health, safety and welfare by ensuring that only qualified persons are examined and licensed to practice barbering and cosmetology, as well as to strive to reduce the number of instances of incompetent, negligent, fraudulent or dishonest services provided by licensees. Also, conduct inspections of the establishments and schools.

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