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Cosmetology

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Cosmetology

Overview

Michigan Board of Cosmetology

Article 12 of Public Act 299 of 1980, as amended, to license and regulate the practice of cosmetology in Michigan.

Administrative Rules
Article 1-6 of the Occupational Code

 

Apply / Renew Online

The Michigan State Board of Cosmetology website provides a comprehensive and structured overview of regulatory and licensing information for cosmetology professionals within the state. The page includes an overview of the profession including links to the applicable section of the Occupational Code and cosmetology specific administrative rules. Users will find the link to apply for or renew an individual cosmetology, cosmetology shop or school, electrology, esthetician, manicure and natural hair cultivation license on this page as well as various links to resources for those applicants and licensees such as cosmetology, cosmetology instructor, electrologist, electrology instructor, esthetician, esthetician limited instructor, manicurist, manicurist limited instructor, natural hair culturist, natural hair culturist limited instructor, cosmetology establishment, school of cosmetology, and apprentice licensing guides and frequently asked questions (FAQs). And links for the Verification of Work Experience Form, Cosmetology School Inspection Requirements, Cosmetology Shop Inspection Requirements, How to Upload Apprenticeship Documents in MiPLUS, How to Upload Monthly School Reports in MiPLUS, National Barber Cosmetology Program (NBCP) Examination FAQs, Apprenticeship Termination Form, Certification of Completion of an Apprenticeship Form, Cosmetology Schools - Minimum Practical Applications (MPAs), Cosmetology Schools - Theory and Practical Hours, Monthly Apprentice Time Reporting Sheet, Student Registration Application and Monthly School Report - For Use by Cosmetology Schools Only, and Verification Request (For Cosmetology School/Barber College Hours or NACCAS Verification), In addition, the site provides links to publicly available Cosmetology board meeting schedules, for the current year and previous years, the cosmetology agency board meeting minutes, agenda, and rules committee work group as well as information about the Michigan Board of cosmetology agency Members.