Board Of Barbering and Cosmetology
Licensing Assistance
Applicant and Licensee Information
License Continuation Info
Beauty School Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31 of every year)
On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027
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Renewals Accepted:
November 3, 2025 to December 31, 2025
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Renewal Hardcopy Form Mail Out:
October 31, 2025
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Renew By License Expiration Date:
December 31, 2025
On-Time Cost to Renew
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Beauty School (BSC) - active status –
$380.00
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Beauty School (BSC) - inactive status –
$12.00
- All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every year.
- Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
License Continuation Info
Barber, Beauty Operator, Shop and Instructor Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31, of every odd-numbered year)
On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (Must renew by hardcopy only)
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Renewals Accepted:
November 3, 2025 to December 31, 2025
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Renewal Hardcopy Form Mail Out:
October 31, 2025
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Renew By License Expiration Date:
December 31, 2025
On-Time Cost to Renew
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Barber (BAR) – active status -
$146.00
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Barber (BAR) – inactive status -
$12.00
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Barber Shop (BAS) - active status -
$176.00
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Barber Shop (BAS) - inactive status -
$12.00
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Beauty Operator (BEO) – active status -
$146.00
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Beauty Operator (BEO) – inactive status -
$12.00
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Beauty Shop (BSH) - active status -
$176.00
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Beauty Shop (BSH) - inactive status -
$12.00
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Beauty Instructor (I) - active status –
$146.00
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Beauty Instructor (I) - inactive status –
$12.00
- All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every odd-numbered year.
- Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
Regain Active Status
Restoration Information (Restore within 3 years after license expiration)
(BAR, BEO, BAS, BSH, I) Forfeited licenses may be restored within 3 years and subject to meeting restoration requirements.
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 3 years after the license expiration date will require a written explanation along with supporting documentation and will be subject to approval
by the board.
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Restore Online (BAR only): BEO, BAS, BSH and I must restore by hardcopy only
https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
Cost to Restore (late renewal)
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Barber (BAR) – active status
$196.00
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Barber (BAR) – inactive status
$62.00
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Barber Shop (BAS) - active status
$276.00
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Barber Shop (BAS) - inactive status
$112.00
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Beauty Operator (BEO) – active status
$171.00
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Beauty Operator (BEO) – inactive status
$37.00
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Beauty Shop (BSH) - active status
$276.00
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Beauty Shop (BSH) - inactive status
$112.00
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Beauty Instructor (I) - active status
$171.00
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Beauty Instructor (I) - inactive status
$37.00
Regulating Body
The official Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, together with its schedule of public meetings and the minutes from past proceedings
Board Composition
7 Members
Raynette Hall, Beauty Operator, Chairperson
Leslie Murata, Public, Vice Chairperson
Michael Basta Jr., Beauty Operator
Ashley Cornelio, Barber
Vacant, Barber
Vacant, Public
Vacant, Public
Qualifications
2 Barbers
2 Beauty Operators
3 Public
Meeting agendas are posted on the State Calendar site at least six calendar days before the meeting.
| 2026 Board Meeting Schedule | |
| HRH King Kalakaua Building 335 Merchant Street Honolulu, HI 96813 |
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| All meetings subject to change at anytime | |
| 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted below) |
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| Tuesday, February 10, 2025 In Person: Queen Liliuokalani Conference Rooms Via Zoom Meeting: https://dcca-hawaii-gov.zoom.us/j/89068736892?pwd=oTP1xXxF0Ki54H1Ir13EmzoMPfI6L1.1Phone: 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 890 6873 6892 Passcode: 870999 |
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| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | King Kalakaua Conference Room |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | Queen Liliuokalani Conference Room |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | King Kalakaua Conference Room |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Queen Liliuokalani Conference Room |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Queen Liliuokalani Conference Room |
2025 Board Meeting Minutes
Start Time: January 7, 2025 (12:00 p.m. HST)
01.07.25 Barbering and Cosmetology Meeting Minutes
01.07.25 Barbering and Cosmetology Virtual Meeting
Start Time: February 11, 2025 (12:00 p.m. HST)
02.11.25 Barbering and Cosmetology Meeting Minutes
02.11.25 Barbering and Cosmetology Virtual Meeting
Start Time: June 6, 2025 (12:00 p.m. HST)
06.06.25 Barbering and Cosmetology Virtual Meeting
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology – (Archived) – Meeting Minutes 2024
2024 Barbering and Cosmetology Meeting Minutes
Start Time: February 13, 2024 (12:00 p.m. HST)
02.13.24 Barbering and Cosmetology Meeting Minutes
02.13.24 Barbering and Cosmetology Virtual Meeting
Start Time: May 14, 2024 (12:00 p.m. HST)
05.14.24 Barbering and Cosmetology Meeting Minutes
05.14.24 Barbering and Cosmetology Virtual Meeting
Start Time: August 13, 2024 (12:00 p.m. HST)
08.13.24 Barbering and Cosmetology Meeting Minutes
08.13.24 Barbering and Cosmetology Virtual Meeting
Start Time: November 19, 2024 (12:00 p.m. HST)
11.19.24 Barbering and Cosmetology Meeting Minutes
11.19.24 Barbering and Cosmetology Virtual Meeting