New York Cosmetology Regulations

New York

One Commerce Plaza
99 Washington Ave
PO Box 22001
Albany, NY 12231

Phone: 518-473-6648
Fax: 518-474-4429
Website: https://dos.ny.gov/cosmetology
Email: beauty@dos.ny.gov

Hours:

1,000

09/09/2026

Inclusive training without additional hours

Woman with box braids

05/01/2026

Proposed rules include inclusive training without additional hours

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02/09/2026

Support the bill so your career can move with you

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02/13/2025

Support the bill and improve portability, reduce red tape, and ensure safety

Centeal Park, New York

09/23/2024

Eyelash and eyebrow tinting now permitted

Eyebrow tint applied to eyebrow hair with a brush by a licensed professional

05/28/2024

Support the bill and licensure mobility

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05/07/2024

Find out with new guidance issued by the New York State Department of Education

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01/08/2024

Support the bill and licensure mobility!

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11/20/2023

Natural hair education now included in training programs
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10/03/2023

Comment on the proposed rule before Oct. 29

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