Pennsylvania Cosmetology Licensing

Pennsylvania

Department of State
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
One Penn Center
PO Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

Hours:

1,250 in formal cosmetology program or 2,000 in apprenticeship

02/04/2025

Support the compact if you're interested in license portability

Liberty Bell in Pennsylvania

08/02/2024

Learn the new licensure conditions for barber teachers

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01/26/2024

Support the bill and licensure mobility

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Senate Bill 1287 impacts salon space requirements

PA State Capitol

November 7, 2022, update

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House Bill No. 1642 (HB 1642) introduces out-of-school cosmetology and barber pilot programs

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The Pennsylvania legislature introduced House Bill 2727 which affects cosmetology salon requirements

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Pennsylvania House Bill 2575 seeks to exempt niche beauty services from licensure requirements in PA
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On April 30, 2022, the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology proposed a graduated fee increase
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Call for Pennsylvania Board of Massage Therapy Member

09/14/2020

The Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy (https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/MassageTh...) (the Board) is seeking an applicant to serve a term on the Board. There is currently a vacancy for a licensed massage therapist.