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Visit Old WebsiteThe mission of the Kansas Board of Cosmetology is to protect the health and safety of the consuming public by licensing qualified individuals and enforcing standards of practice.
Cosmetology Compact Legislation Information
The Board of Cosmetology licenses individuals and
establishments for the following professions:
Cosmetology Professions
For more information visit the Cosmetology Page
Establishments
For more information visit the Forms and Applications Page
Body Art Professions
For more information visit the Body Art Page
Statutes and Regulations (Lawbooks)
Here you will find downloadable versions of the Statutes and Regulations pertaining to each profession, as well as a link to our website version and the lawbook app. Click the button where you want
KBOC Lawbook App
Android DownloadCosmetology Statutes and Regulations
(Printable/Downloadable Version)
Body Art Statutes and Regulations
(Printable/Downloadable Version)
Tanning Establishments Statutes and Regulations
(Printable/Downloadable Version)
Infection Control Regulations for Cosmetology Profession Practitioners and Establishments
Infection Control Guidelines and Self-Test for Threading
Infection Control Guidelines and Self-Test for Hair Braiding
Law Book Resources
HB 2239 - Allowing for exemptions from continuing education requirements for work experience.
CONTACTING YOUR LEGISLATORS
If you choose to contact a legislator, please make sure that you are contacting the appropriate legislator that represents your district. You can find your legislators here: https://openstates.org/
Please also remember to keep your correspondence with your legislator professional and respectful as you represent your profession.
Regulation Updates
Cosmetology Profession Regulation Updates
Triple Stamped Cosmetology Regulations (pending hearing):
K.A.R. 69-1-8
K.A.R. 69-3-7
K.A.R. 69-12-18
Body Art Profession Regulation Updates
Triple Stamped Body Art Regulations (pending hearing)
K.A.R. 69-15-6
K.A.R. 69-15-7
K.A.R. 69-15-9
Economic Impact Statement
DRAFT KBOC Body Art Regulations
DRAFT KDHE Infection Control Body Art Regulations
Body Art Regulations Summary Presentation 5/9/2022
Body Art Profession Regulation Feedback Surveys
Click here to provide feedback for proposed Body Art Regs
Click here to view live results from the survey
Click here to provide feedback specifically for the proposed curriculum hour updates for Body Art
Click here to view live results from the survey
Kansas Administrative Regulations Policy and Procedure Manual Updated May 2022
For more information on how to Update your establishment/practitioner address Click Here To View The Address Update Page
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