The Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering regulates cosmetology, barbering, and electrology in Massachusetts. The board issues licenses to qualified individuals, businesses, and schools to ensure public health and safety by maintaining high standards for these industries.
Massachusetts law requires individuals to hold the appropriate Board-issued license before performing services that fall within the Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering's scope of practice. Performing regulated services without the required license is prohibited.
All training programs, classes, demonstrations, workshops, and similar educational activities conducted within licensed establishments or involving services regulated by the Board must receive prior Board approval. Salons, shops, instructors, schools, and event organizers are responsible for obtaining the necessary approval before offering or conducting such activities.