3702. LICENSES REQUIRED

3702 LICENSES REQUIRED 3702.1 The following licenses or certificates of registration shall be issued to natural persons as required by the Barber and Cosmetology Board pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.08: Barber, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of barbering; Cosmetologist, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of cosmetology; The following cosmetology specialty licenses: Hairstylist, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of hairstyling; Natural Hairstylist and Braider, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practices of natural hair styling and braiding; Manicurist, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of manicuring and pedicuring; Electrologist, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of electrology; Esthetician, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of esthetics; Master esthetician, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of master esthetics; Full Wax and Nails Technician, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of manicuring, pedicuring, and waxing; Wax Technician, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of waxing; Barber, Cosmetology, or Specialty Cosmetology Shop and Salon Owner; Instructors; Demonstrators; and Barber, Cosmetology, or Specialty Cosmetology Independent Contract Owner. 3702.2 Except as otherwise permitted, no person shall engage in the practice of barbering or cosmetology, or own or operate a salon or shop before the issuance of all required licenses. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 7699 (September 12, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 7559 (July 11, 2008); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 512 (January 8, 2010); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 007846 (May 22, 2026). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Business, Occupations, and Professionals 17 DCMR § 3702