California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

The California Department of Consumer Affairs’ (DCA) Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (Board) is warning consumers about home beauty services advertised on social media by individuals both unlicensed and licensed by the Board. The services being advertised online are typically done at the home of the individual who is performing…

School offered non-approved cosmetology programs, failed to provide instruction SACRAMENTO—The Department of Consumer Affairs’ Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (Board) and the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (Bureau) have revoked the approval to operate for Milpitas Massage College, a private postsecondary massage and cosmetology school located in Milpitas, CA. The…

National Beautician’s Day, June 26, celebrates the licensed professionals who provide a variety of services in the beauty industry. These men and women include cosmetologists, manicurists, and estheticians. In California, these professionals who help people look and feel their best through hair, skin, and nail services that are safe, must…

Board of Barbering and Cosmetology’s Annual campaign returns with 10 tips for a safe nail salon visit SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Summer is in full swing, and as more people to head to the nail salon for a pedicure, the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is celebrating its ninth “Safe…

Before signing your marriage license, check a beauty professional’s license Spring is here, and that means peak wedding season is in full swing. So, if you’re one of many on the hunt for a wedding cosmetologist or barber, the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) reminds…

Barbers and cosmetologists will now only have to complete 1,000 hours of training to qualify for license. With the new year comes changes to the beauty industry.  Senate Bill (SB) 803, which reduces the overall training hours a student must complete to become a licensed barber or cosmetologist in the…

On February 24, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a comprehensive package that will provide urgent relief to millions of Californians struggling with pandemic hardship, including the nearly 600,000 individuals and businesses licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC). “As millions of Californians…

There’s an amusing meme out there that mimics the look of dark hair roots exposed on a blonde head, bushy eyebrows, grown out acrylic nails and dilapidated eyelashes. The parody represents what people might look like while sticking to the shelter in place order for several weeks. While some may…

Consumers and licensees are urged to protect themselves  The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) is encouraging consumers and licensees at hair and nail salons, spas and barber shops to take precautionary steps to protect themselves from diseases. “The profession of our licensees requires physical contact with consumers. It…

Getting your hair styled for the holidays? How about getting a perm? That’s right, the perm is back! Before you squirm thinking about the smell of rotten eggs and frizzy hair from the 80’s and 90’s, consider these upgrades. This old trend took a ride on a big wave for…