What services does the Board oversee?

The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology oversees a wide range of professional services in the beauty industry. This includes the regulation and licensing of barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, electrologists, and manicurists. The Board ensures that these professionals comply with safety, sanitation, and ethical standards while providing services to the public. Some of the services under its jurisdiction include hair cutting, styling, coloring, perming, barbering, skin care, facials, waxing, makeup application, nail care, and artificial nail enhancements. Additionally, the Board monitors and enforces state laws and regulations pertaining to infection control, cleanliness, and professional conduct. Its primary goal is to protect consumer health and safety while maintaining the integrity of the beauty industry in California.