Agency Info
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.
Did You Know?
Eyelash extensions, tabbing and other enhancements to the eyelashes can only be performed by either a licensed Cosmetologist or Esthetician/Facialist.
The board has 76,598 licensees, conducts up to 3,500 exams annually, and performs 10,000 inspections per year.