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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, February 16, 2026: Presidents' Day

  • Monday, May 25, 2026: Memorial 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/o​ha/ph/hlo​.​

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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