
If you currently hold an active license in good standing to practice as a barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, hairstylist or nail technician in another state or territory, you may apply for licensure by endorsement. If you have ever held a Colorado license to practice as a barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, hairstylist or nail technician, you must apply for a license by reinstatement. You may access the Candidate Handbook and reservation information at PSI Online or call 80 for further information. Exam applicants must apply and schedule their examinations with PSI. If you have never held a license to practice as a barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, hairstylist or nail technician, you must apply for a license by examination. This will allow you to make an informed decision about the person and or business providing your service. From there you can search for the person or business and see if there are any disciplinary actions on record. If you need to verify a license for a salon or person, then you can do so by visiting the Colorado Board of Cosmetology license verification website.

Colorado Cosmetology License Verification If you did not find the answer you were looking for on this page or if you have questions or issues pertaining to cosmetology, then we recommend you contact the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure.

If available, we provide other useful information such as cosmetology school hours requirements, how to apply for additional license for professions like manicurists, nail technicians, instructors etc. This page provides information for Colorado license requirements including how to apply for a new license, renew an existing one, reactivate an expired license and Colorado license reciprocity for when you need to transfer a license to this state or out of state.
