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Cosmetology, nail technology, esthetic, and electrology establishment licenses expire June 30, 2012

Courtesy renewal notices for the above listed establishments have been sent to each licensed establishment. If you have not received the renewal application, a link for an establishment license renewal application is provided below. Follow the directions on the renewal form for completion.

Establishment License Renewal Application


BOOTH/CART FACILITY LICENSE

Effective March 1, 2012, the Kansas Board of Cosmetology will no longer issue facility licenses to individual or free-standing booths, stations, or carts. Facilities that require booth renters to obtain their own facility licenses will be required to apply for one facility license that will cover all practitioners within the salon. Active facility licenses issued to booths, stations, or carts will be valid until their expiration date but will not be allowed to renew.

UMBRELLA LICENSE

Active facility licenses issued only for salon common areas will be active until their expiration but will not be allowed to renew for the 2012 renewal period.

Note: Per K.S.A. 65-1902(a)(10), no person shall own or operate a salon unless the person holds a valid salon license issued by the Board. Per K.S.A. 65-1902(a)(11), no person shall practice cosmetology, nail technology, or esthetics in a salon unless the owner or operator of the salon holds a valid salon license issued by the Board.

BODY ART

Effective April 1, 2012, the Board will be requiring the use of the Body Art Universal Release Form for all procedures completed after April 1, 2012 which are being submitted for Board verification of completed procedures. No other forms will be accepted for review.

Body Art Universal Release Form


!!!    Warning Update    !!!

Cosmetology practitioners, please read this updated hazard alert from OSHA.

Resources
  • Board Meetings
  • Board Members
  • Change of Address
  • Cosmetology Infection Control Regulations
  • Disciplinary Action Report
  • Facts & Statistics
  • Filing Complaints
  • Fines Schedule
  • Forms & Applications
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Index of Guidance Documents
  • Kansas Approved Body Art Trainers
  • Licensure Exams
  • Newsletters
  • Online Renewal
  • Pre-Approved Continuing Education for Body Art Practitioners
  • Pre-Approved Continuing Education for Cosmetology Profession Instructors
  • Professional Tanning Associations that Offer Training
  • School Listing
  • School Seminar Information
  • Statutes & Regulations
  • The Board licenses individuals and facilities for the following professions:

    Cosmetology Professions

    • Cosmetologist
    • Cosmetologist Technician
    • Electrologist
    • Esthetician
    • Manicurist
    • Facilities for the Cosmetology Professions
    • Instructors for the Cosmetology Professions
    • Schools for the Cosmetology Professions

    Tanning Facilities

    Tattoo, Piercing & Cosmetic Professions

    • Tattoo Artists
    • Body Piercers
    • Permanent Cosmetic Technicians
    • Facilities for the Three Above Listed Professions

    **  Notices  **

    Hair Braiding Outside of Cosmetology Establishment, Infection Control Guidelines for Providers self-test

    Federal Excise Tax on Indoor Tanning - effective July 1, 2010



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    714 SW Jackson, Jayhawk Walk Building, Suite 100, Topeka, Kansas
    Phone: (785) 296-3155 * Fax (785) 296-3002 * kboc@kboc.ks.gov
    Chiquita C. Coggs, Executive Director


    Board Meetings  /  Board of Directors  /  Change of Address  /  Disciplinary Action Report  /  Facts and Statistics

    Filing Complaints  /  Fines Schedule  /  Forms & Applications  /  FAQs  /  Index of Guidance Documents

    Licensure Exams  /  Newsletters  / Online Renewal  /  School Listing  /  Statutes & Regulations