Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology & Barbering
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MISSION
The mission of the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, is to safeguard and protect the health and general welfare of the people of the State of Oklahoma by performing a variety of services from developing curriculum for schools to administering examinations for prospective practitioners of the Cosmetology, Barbering; and licensing services for Cosmetology, Barbering and Massage Therapy industry.
PURPOSE
The Board of Cosmetology and Barbering licenses and regulates the profession of cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, manicuring, instructors and establishments where these services are performed. It also regulates health and safety issues in schools approved by the Board. Anyone who provides these types of services including but not limited to, haircutting, hairdressing, nail care, skin care and the application of make-up must be licensed by the Board.
MIssion
The mission of the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, is to safeguard and protect the health and general welfare of the people of the State of Oklahoma by performing a variety of services from developing curriculum for schools to administering examinations for prospective practitioners of the Cosmetology, Barbering; and licensing services for Cosmetology, Barbering and Massage Therapy industry.
PURPOSE
The Board of Cosmetology and Barbering licenses and regulates the profession of cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, manicuring, instructors and establishments where these services are performed. It also regulates health and safety issues in schools approved by the Board. Anyone who provides these types of services including but not limited to, haircutting, hairdressing, nail care, skin care and the application of make-up must be licensed by the Board.
Board Meetings
OSBCB Meeting on March 13, 2023 at 10:00 am
ABMT Meeting on April 20, 2023 at 10:00 am
Forms
Rule Book
Online Renewal
Schools
Disciplines
Criminal History
Public Notice on Data Collection
The Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Board may collect personally identifiable data in the course of its duties, as supplied by employees, applicants, students, licensees, vendors, or other individuals doing business with or interacting with the agency. “Personally identifiable data” means information which can identify an individual including, but not limited to, name, birth date, place of birth, mother’s maiden name, biometric records, Social Security number, official state- or government-issued driver license or identification number, alien registration number, government passport number, employer or taxpayer identification number, or any other information that is linked to linkable to an individual, such as medical, educational, financial, or employment information. 74 O.S., § 3106.4. Personally identifiable data is stored securely in accordance with Oklahoma law, as well as the State of Oklahoma’s Information Security Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines, available at Policy, Standards & Publications (oklahoma.gov).
Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Board is also subject to and complies with the Oklahoma Open Records Act, 51 O.S., §§ 24A.1 – 24A.33. In accordance with said law, some agency records must be made available for review and copying upon request. Where required or allowed by law, particular elements of personally identifiable data will be redacted before making the records available. Oklahoma Cosmetology and Barbering Board will also share personally identifiable data in response to a properly issued court order or subpoena.
The Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering will never call or come to any establishment requesting or demanding money for any reason.
Please contact the Board IMMEDIATELY if any such incident occurs.
Any time a violation warrants a fine to be assessed, you will receive a WRITTEN notification from the Board detailing the violation and fine procedures.