Reinstatement
When to Apply for Reinstatement If you fail to renew your license before the expiration date, your license expires. It is illegal to practice in Delaware while your license is expired. To resume practicing in any of the Cosmetology/Barbering license types listed below, you must either renew or reinstate your license. You may apply for […]
Read MoreSchools
When to Apply You are required to submit an application for a Cosmetology/Barbering school when: you are opening a new private school that will offer a program on any discipline regulated by the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. the ownership of an existing licensed school is changing (regardless of whether the school’s name is changing). […]
Read MoreShops/Salons
When to Apply You are required to submit an application for a professional establishment license from the Division of Professional Regulation for each location where you are operating a Cosmetology/Barbering shop or salon when: you are opening a new shop or salon. the ownership of an existing shop or salon is changing (regardless of whether […]
Read MoreMobile Salons/Shops
When to Apply You are required to obtain a professional license from the Division of Professional Regulation for each mobile salon or shop you operate in Delaware. Submit an application when: you open or purchase a new or additional) mobile salon/shop the ownership of an existing shop or salon is changing (regardless of whether the name […]
Read MoreLicense by Examination
New Applicants If this is your first time applying for licensure in Delaware by examination you must apply online through our examination vendor Prometric. The DE exam and temporary permit applications are available online through Prometric at: Prometric/SMT Candidate Management System. Applicants will need to “Create a New Login” to access the Prometric/SMT Candidate Management […]
Read MoreInstructor License by Reciprocity
When to Apply Apply for this license if you hold a current license as a Cosmetologist Instructor, Barber Instructor, Aesthetician Instructor, Nail Technician Instructor or Electrology Instructor in another state, U.S. territory or District of Columbia and you wish to apply for the same type of Instructor license in Delaware. If you already hold a […]
Read MoreLicense by Reciprocity
When to Apply Apply by reciprocity if you hold a current license as a Cosmetologist, Master Barber, Barber, Aesthetician, Nail Technician or Electrologist in another state, U.S. territory or District of Columbia and wish to apply for the same type of license in Delaware. If you do not hold a current license in another state, […]
Read MoreBoard of Cosmetology and Barbering
Objective and Function The primary objective of the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is to protect the general public from unsafe practices and from occupational practices which tend to reduce competition or artificially fix the price of services. The Board must also maintain standards of professional competence and service delivery. To meet these objectives, […]
Read MoreApprenticeship
When to Apply for Apprenticeship Before applying for an apprenticeship, you must find a sponsor to supervise your apprenticeship. The supervisor must: hold a current Delaware license as a Cosmetologist, Master Barber, Barber, Nail Technician, Electrologist or Aesthetician. only supervise a maximum of two apprentices at a time. be qualified to supervise an apprentice as […]
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John Campanella, Chairman New Castle County William DiMondi, Sussex County Donna Davidson, Kent County Richard Schneider, New Castle County Vacant
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