Textured Hair and Skin Education Now Standard in Washington Schools
Curriculum must be adapted to be applicable to all hair and skin types
Legislative Updates for Washington
Washington State Department of Licensing—Board of Cosmetology
Central Mail Center1125 Washington Street, SE
Olympia, WA 98504 Mail with No Payments
Cosmetology Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9026
Olympia, WA 98507 Forms with Payments
Cosmetology Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3856
Seattle, WA 98124-3401
Phone: 360-664-6626 | Website: dol.wa.gov/ | Email: DOLCosmo@dol.wa.gov
Training hours required from a licensed esthetics school/program: 750
Washington Advisory Board Seeking New Members
Make a difference and claim a seat at the table
Washington Advisory Board Seeking New Members
Apply for a board position today!
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Early Exam Access Now Available to Eligible Washington Students
Washington bill may expedite licensure for estheticians
Washington Increasing Cosmetology Fees November 22, 2022
For the first time since 2019, the Washington Department of Licensing has updated cosmetology fees
Washington to Modify Cosmetology Fees
Cosmetology fees go into effect November 15, 2022
New COVID-19 Measure: WA Bill Extends License Renewal Through June 30, 2023
House Bill 1930 extends license renewal for beauty professionals and instructors
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Washington Issues a New COVID-19 Guidance Document
07/12/2021Businesses and professions licensed by Washington’s Department of Licensing—including licensed estheticians—no longer need to follow industry-specific guidance documents developed by the governor’s office. Read on to review the new guidance estheticians should follow issued by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
New Virtual Inspection Process in Washington
03/23/2021The Washington PLSS Inspections Unit is introducing a virtual inspection process for all businesses licensed under the cosmetology program. This includes businesses that provide cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, master esthetics, or manicuring services.
Washington Advisory Board Vacancies for Private School Representative and Apprentice Salon Representative
02/23/2021There are two vacancies on the Washington Cosmetology, Hair Design, Barber, Manicurist, Esthetician, and Master Esthetician Advisory Board. If you are interested in serving a three-year term on the Advisory Board, complete an application form before the March 8, 2021, deadline.