Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board | Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses

Welcome to the Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board

Please contact us with any questions via email bcb@dopl.idaho.gov or phone (208) 334-3233.

Additional Board Information

Board Members

Name	Position	Expiration	Original Appointment
John J Murphy	Barber	July 1, 2025	November 14, 2022
Geneal Thompson	Electrologist/Aesthetician	July 1, 2024	July 1, 2018
Lindy High	Public Member	July 1, 2024	July 1, 2018
Merrilyn Cleland	Cosmetologist	July 1, 2025	July 1, 2018
Debra J. Thompson	School Rep	July 1, 2023	July 1, 2018
Thomas Earl Grimsman	Barber	July 1, 2023	July 1, 2018
Wendy Rucker	Cosmetologist	July 1, 2024	July 1, 2018

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Discipline

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General Information of Interest

Why are Barbering and Cosmetology regulated professions?
Click here: View a PowerPoint demonstrating why Barbering and Cosmetology are regulated professions.

Other information of interest is below:

USFDA – Eye Cosmetic Safety

ProV, Inc.
150 W Civic Center Blvd, Ste 601
Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 866-720-7768
Email: Cosmosupport@provexam.com

National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. (NIC)
7622 Briarwood Cir
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 227-8262

National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (NACCAS)
901 N. Stuart Street, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22203-1816
(703) 527-7600
Email: naccas@erols.com

National Cosmetology Association (NCA) is now Professional Beauty Association (PBA)
7755 E Gray Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (480) 281-0424
Email

The National Association of Barber Boards of America
Charles Kirkpatrick, Executive Officer
2703 Pine Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Phone: (501) 682-2806

Northwest Stylist
1750 SW Skyline Boulevard, Suite 24
Portland, OR 97221
Toll Free: (888) 297-7010
Phone: (503) 297-7010
Email: HollandGfx@aol.com

Requesting Duplicates

The license/registration issued to you by the Division is public proof that you are entitled to pursue certain activities regulated by Idaho Law. If your license/registration becomes lost or destroyed, you may obtain a replacement from the Division. A replacement may also be requested if you have changed your name or address and wish to receive a license/registration bearing the updated information.

You may complete the Application for Duplicate License form online, print it out and sign it, and send it with the fee required by Idaho law to the Division. Your application will not be processed unless the fee is received with the application. A replacement card will be sent to the mailing address.

Board News

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Board Meeting Calendar

06 Jun

9:00 AM

BARBER & COSMETOLOGY SERVICES LICENSING BOARD: Negotiated RulemakingOngoing

Tuesday

12 Jun

9:00 AM

BARBER & COSMETOLOGY SERVICES LICENSING BOARD: BOARD MEETING

Monday

31 Jul

9:00 AM

BARBER & COSMETOLOGY SERVICES LICENSING BOARD : BOARD MEETING

Monday

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REQUEST FOR OFFICIAL LICENSE/REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION

Each state requires different forms of certification of licensure. Please check with the state where you are applying to see what is required before requesting certification from Idaho. Certifications can be obtained two ways from Idaho:

1. Free primary source verification of license/registration status may be obtained via the web at license search. These certifications contain all public information.

2. If the receiving state doesn’t accept web-based certifications or requires information exempt from third-party disclosure (example: exam scores) to be included in the certification, use this form, which must include a $10.00 fee.

Q: If I move to Idaho, do I have to have a license certification?

A. Yes. You will need to contact the state board(s) where you are or have been licensed and have them send a license certification directly to the Board at bcb@dopl.idaho.gov.

INSPECTIONS

You may download Inspection Cards and Forms for this Board from the links provided below.

Prohibited Tools

Single Use Items

Shop and School Disinfection Rules:

Shop and School Inspection Form:

Thermal Styling Disinfection Rules

Thermal Styling Inspection Form

Retail Dealer Disinfection Rules

Retail Dealer Inspection Form

Contiguous Shop Information

If you have questions, please contact the Division at (208) 334-3233 or bcb@dopl.idaho.gov.

Q: Can cosmetologists and estheticians use needleless or “jet” injectors and fibroblast plasma pens in their practice?

A: State law allows cosmetologists and estheticians to perform the following skin care-related services:

Perform “noninvasive care of the skin” by applying “cosmetic preparations . . . to cleanse, massage, exfoliate, hydrate and stimulate” the skin;
Use Class I medical devices, as classified by the FDA, designed for skin care; and
Use Class II medical devices, as classified by the FDA, designed for skin care so long as the licensee uses such devices under the direction and supervision of a licensed health care practitioner.

Idaho Code § 54-5802(8) and (14).

Needleless devices such as “jet” injectors use high velocity air pressure to inject or force a product (often hyaluronic acid or dermal filler) under the skin. Although the FDA has not reviewed all needless injectors on the market, those that it has reviewed are classified as Class II medical devices. Additionally, the FDA has not approved any needleless device to inject dermal filler into the skin. Thus, cosmetologists and estheticians may only use needless devices to inject dermal filler under the skin under the direction and supervision of a licensed health care provider.

Fibroblast plasma pens and similar skin tightening devices are generally used to improve and heal skin texture and firmness by encouraging the production of new collagen. The FDA describes the “intended use” of plasma resurfacing systems as follows: “The treatment is achieved through controlled heating of the outer layers of the skin so that part or all of the epidermis becomes non-viable and there is controlled thermal modification to the underlying dermis.” Devices utilized in these skin procedures are classified by the FDA as Class II medical devices. Thus, cosmetologists and estheticians may only use fibroblast plasma pens and similar devices under the direction and supervision of a licensed health care provider.

If you have questions regarding whether a device falls within your scope of practice, please submit a written request to the Board.

GENERAL

Q: How do I stay up to date on the legal requirements for cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nail technology, electrology and establishments?
A: The Laws and Rules are posted on the Board’s website. The responsibility for being informed belongs to you and applies to the licensure process, your renewal of the license, and your on-going practice.

APPLICATIONS

Q: How do I apply for licensure in Idaho?
A: For personal licenses there are two ways to apply for licensure: endorsement or examination.

The first page of the application lists the required documents and fees for licensure.

For establishment applications, you will either apply as a primary (the owner of the whole establishment) or as a contiguous (leasing a booth or room from an already established salon). For the primary application, you will need to submit a diagram of the shop. The instructions for the diagram can be found on the front page of the application. For contiguous applications, the person leasing the booth or room will fill out pages 2-3 of the application and the primary will fill out the last page. All fees are due at the time of application.

Q: Will the Board issue a temporary license?
A: No. Temporary licenses are not issued.

Q: When may I expect a response regarding my application?
A: Completed applications are reviewed in between Board meetings for approval and licensure, if there is no criminal or discipline history. If a license has been approved, you may verify this on the Division website. Select License and Registration Search, choose Barbers and Cosmetologists in the drop-down box, and enter either your name or the name of your establishment. Click search for results.

ESTABLISHMENT LICENSES

Q: Do I have to have a establishment license?
A: If you are leasing a station or room, you need to have a contiguous license. If you are an employee or commission-based, you do not need to hold an establishment license. If you are the owner, you will need a primary license. As the primary, if you lease out your station or plan to work in contiguous stations, you will need to also hold a contiguous license.

Q: Can I work before my personal or establishment license is issued?
A: No. To work in Idaho, you must hold an Idaho license.

Q: I am moving to a new establishment. What do I need to do?
A: You will need to apply for a new establishment license. Licenses for establishments are attached to the address.

SPECIALTY LICENSES

Q: Do I need to hold a license to be a freelance makeup artist?
A: Yes, makeup artistry is a regulated service in Idaho. You will either need to hold a cosmetology or an esthetic license or you will need a makeup artistry certificate. The requirements for a makeup artistry certificate can be found under Idaho administrative rule 308. A link to the application is here.

NATIONAL EXAM

Q: How do I register for the national exam?
A: For those who have gone through an apprenticeship, your instructor will need to sign you up with ProV. For students, the school will register you for the exams. If you are applying for licensure with out of state training, but have not taken the exams, once a complete application is received and processed you will receive a letter called a Verification of Eligibility (VOE). You will contact ProV after receiving the VOE.

NAME and/or ADDRESS CHANGES

Please click on the following link to update your address online: Online Address Change

UPDATING YOUR LICENSE

** You will not receive a license/registration bearing the updated information until the next renewal period unless you submit the name change form along with the required documentation prior to renewing online.

INDIVIDUAL NAME CHANGES

The individual name that appears on your license/registration must be your legal name. If it is not, you need to update your record by filling out a Name/Address Change Affidavit and submitting it with the proper documentation (i.e., a marriage license, divorce decree, or court document noting name change) to the Division.

ADDRESS CHANGES

Every record at the Division contains two addresses:

1. Address of Record: This is the address that appears on your license/registration and is your business/public record address. You must have an address of record on file. If you do not provide an address of record, your mailing address will be used as the address of record.

2. Mailing Address: This is the address used by the Board and Division staff to send correspondence to you. This address is not a public record unless you do not provide a public record address.

If you have moved or changed either your Address of Record or your Mailing Address, you should notify the Division as soon as possible by filling out the Name/Address Change Affidavit and submitting it to the Division OR by updating the information ONLINE.

PHONE NUMBER & E-MAIL ADDRESS

The Division also maintains business phone numbers and e-mail addresses for those who wish to provide them. The business phone number you provide will be part of your public record. The e-mail address you provide will be used by the Board and Division staff to send correspondence to you. Your e-mail address is not a public record.

There is no fee required to update any of the contact information in your Division record.

Statutes

Rules

Rules of the Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board

Guidance

To be updated

License Application

Request for school transcripts

Inquiry on Impact of Conviction Form Updated

Criminal Conviction Disclosure Form

License Application

Instructor License Application

Makeup Artist Certificate

Apprentice Permit Application

Primary Establishment application

Contiguous Establishment application

School license Application

School Surety Bond

Glamour Photo Studio Application

Retail Cosmetics Dealer Application

Thermal Styling Application

Barber Record of Instruction Certification

Barber Stylist Record of Instruction Certification

Cosmetology Record of Instruction Certification

Esthetician Record of Instruction Certification

Nail Tech Record of Instruction Certification

Makeup Artistry Record of Instruction Certification

Instructor Record of Instruction Certification

CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATION

If you have questions, please contact the Division at (208) 334-3233 or bcb@dopl.idaho.gov.

License Renewal

ONLINE LICENSE RENEWAL

Please complete your renewal application and payment of fees through the ONLINE renewal system. There are no additional fees for this service. Documents, if required, may be uploaded when you renew. If you have questions, please contact renewal@dopl.idaho.gov or 208-334-3233.

For your license to remain valid, it must be renewed before the expiration date each year. Remember that you must have an active license to practice in the state of Idaho.

As a courtesy, license renewal reminders are mailed to your mailing address of record approximately six (6) weeks before the license expiration date. If you do not receive a renewal notice, you can still renew online and update your address if needed. You are responsible to timely renew your license whether you receive a renewal notice or not.

Please note: If you fail to renew your license before its expiration date a reinstatement fee will be required by Idaho Code 67-2614 and cannot be waived.

EXPIRED LICENSE

Q: I have let my license lapse, what must I do to activate that license?

A: A license that has been lapsed less than five years may be reinstated upon submission of a renewal application together with the payment of renewal fees, and a license re-instatement fee. If a license has lapsed for more than five years, a new application for licensure is required.

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