Pennsylvania Bill Launches Cosmetology and Barber Pilot Programs
House Bill No. 1642 (HB 1642) introduces out-of-school cosmetology and barber pilot programs
Legislative Updates for Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Physical AddressOne Penn Center
2601 N. 3rd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110 Mailing Address
PO Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Phone: 717-783-7130 | Fax: 717-705-5540 | Website: dos.pa.gov/ | Email: st-cosmetology@PA.gov
Training hours required from a licensed esthetics school/program: 300
Introduced Pennsylvania Bill Affects Salon Requirements
The Pennsylvania legislature introduced House Bill 2727 which affects cosmetology salon requirements
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Pennsylvania Bill Seeks to Deregulate Eyelash Extensions
Pennsylvania House Bill 2575 seeks to exempt niche beauty services from licensure requirements in PA
Pennsylvania Proposes Increased Cosmetology Fees
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
09/14/2020The 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.
Pennsylvania COVID-19—Permission to Practice and Guidelines
06/25/2020RE: Information regarding your state’s back-to-practice permission date and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to, and spread of, COVID-19 in the workplace.
Pennsylvania COVID-19 State Update—Counties Enter Green Phase May 29, 2020
06/01/2020RE: Information regarding your state’s back-to-practice permission date and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to, and spread of, COVID-19 in the workplace.
Pennsylvania COVID-19 State Update for Cosmetologists
04/15/2020There have been many changes in the cosmetology industry and community in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), from executive orders affecting businesses to distance learning modifying the student experience. ASCP, AHP, and ANP have summarized below how COVID-19 has impacted the licensing regulations and laws in the state of Pennsylvania. We encourage you to pay special attention to the CARES Act outlined at the bottom of this email, which addresses financial aid and unemployment benefits and programs.