The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (Board) protects consumers by licensing and regulating the state's barbering and beauty industry. The Board was established in 1992 (after the Board of Barber Examiners and Board of Cosmetology merged) and today licenses over 50,000 establishments and over 560,000 individuals.
To ensure the health and safety of California consumers by promoting ethical standards and by enforcing the laws of the barbering and beauty industry.


Gavin Newsom 
 
State of California

Tomiquia Moss 
 
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency

Kimberly Kirchmeyer 
 
Department of Consumer Affairs

Kristy Underwood 
 
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology