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Oregon Board of Cosmetology - Permanent Administrative Rules Effective July 1, 2024

Permanent Oregon Administrative Rules (rules) for the Board of Cosmetology became effective on July 1, 2024. A summary of rule changes is listed below. For an official copy of the rules, see our Board of Cosmetology Laws and Rules webpage. ​

Upcoming HLO Closures Due to State Holidays

​Mark your calendar and note that the Health Licensing Office (and all State of Oregon agencies) will be closed on the following days:

  • Monday, September 2, 2024, for Labor Day
  • Monday, November 11, 2024, for Veterans Day
  • Thursday and Friday, November 28 & 29, 2024, for the Thanksgiving holiday​

Board of Cosmetology - Proposed Administrative Rules

​​The Board of Cosmetology (Board), under the Health Licensing Office (HLO), is notifying interested parties that proposed administrative rules have been filed with the Secretary of State's Office for publication in the May 2024 Oregon Bulletin. Permanent administrative rules are anticipated to become effective on July 1, 2024.

Board of Cosmetology - Rules Advisory Committee Recruitment

​​The Health Licensing Office (HLO) and the Board of Cosmetology (Board) are seeking interested parties to serve on a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) for the cosmetology profession. RACs are comprised of individuals and communities with unique perspectives, subject matter expertise, and lived experience as it relates to cosmetology services who are likely to be affected by the rule changes. RACs make recommendations and provide input on rules to HLO and the Board for consideration during the rulemaking process.​

Late Opening on Tuesday, December 19, 2023

​​The Health Licensing Office will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, rather than 9 a.m.​

Natural Hair Care - Recruiting for Qualification Committee Members

​​The Health Licensing Office (HLO) and the Board of Cosmetology (Board) are currently seeking Natural Hair Care Authorization holders to serve on the Natural Hair Care Qualification Committee (Committee).

The purpose of the Committee is to evaluate the Natural Hair Care Training Module and examination, including statistical data for each examination domain and question content, to ensure that each candidate meets baseline competencies.

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