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Seeking Rural Cosmetology Practitioners to Serve on a Rules Advisory Committee CALLING ALL RURAL COSMETOLOGY PRACTITIONERS! The Health Licensing Office (HLO) and the Oregon Board of Cosmetology (Board) invite qualified and interested parties to apply to serve on a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) to assist with implementation of House Bill 2380 (2025). We strongly encourage participation from rural cosmetology practitioners, as the bill establishes a provisional certification pathway limited to applicants whose residence is located at least 50 miles from a school offering instruction in the applicable field of practice, making practitioners in rural communities among those most affected.
Cosmetology Provisional Certification - Rules Advisory Committee Invitation The Health Licensing Office (HLO) and the Board of Cosmetology (Board) invite interested parties to apply to serve on a Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) to implement the requirements of HB 2380 (2025). The bill requires the Board to establish rules for obtaining and renewing provisional certificates, including fees, verification of the applicant's residential address, and required supervised hours. The bill also requires standards outlining supervisor qualifications and supervision standards. Finally, the Board must determine the qualifications needed to obtain a practitioner certificate through the provisional certification pathway.
Upcoming HLO Closures and Delays Mark your calendar: The Health Licensing Office (HLO) will be closed on the following days: Monday, May 25, 2026: Memorial Day Friday, June 19, 2026: Juneteenth (Emancipation Day) Examinations will not be offered, and licenses will not be issued on these days. Our Regular office hours are: Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Testing hours are: Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For examination and licensing questions, call (503) 378-8667. You can also email hlo.info@odhsoha.oregon.gov. Many of your questions can be answered by consulting our website at www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/hlo.
HLO Closed on Monday, July 28, 2025 Please note: The Health Licensing Office will be closed to the public on Monday, July 28, 2025, to address administrative tasks. There will be no over-the-counter walk-in service or testing available this day.
Required Bloodborne Pathogens Training for Oregon Cosmetologists The Health Licensing Office (HLO) reminds all Oregon Cosmetology certification holders renewing a field of practice (hair design, barbering, esthetics, nail technology, or natural hair care) on or after July 1, 2025, that they must complete and maintain current bloodborne pathogens (BBP) training. This requirement is established by Senate Bill 217 (2023) and outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 817-008-0000. A FAQ document is available to assist with common questions.

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