Board Of Barbering and Cosmetology

Due to COVID-19 and for the health and safety of both consumers and staff, walk-in services at the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offices may change at anytime.  Please check the Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) main page at https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/ for the most current updated information.

Please observe proper safety protocols (e.g., face covering and physical distancing) when visiting.

Staff continue to telework and remain available during normal hours to meet the needs of the public over the phone (808-586-3000) and by email (reach the appropriate Board, Program, or Commission via https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/contact/). The public is strongly encouraged to continue calling in or utilizing the available online services. For a full listing of DCCA’s online services please go to https://cca.hawaii.gov/covid19.

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Barbering and Cosmetology License Types
  • Barber
  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Operator
  • Beauty Shop
  • Beauty Instructor
  • Beauty School
  • Barber & Cosmetology Apprentice
Applicant and Licensee Information
Application and Licensing Information
How To
Beauty School Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31 of every year)
  • All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every year.
On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023
(Must renew by hardcopy only)
Renewals Accepted: November 7, 2022 to December 31, 2022
Renewal Hardcopy Form  Mailout: November 4, 2022
Renew By License Expiration Date: December 31, 2022

Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.

On-Time Cost to Renew
Beauty School (BSC) - active status – $380.00
Beauty School (BSC) - inactive status – $12.00
Barber, Beauty Operator, Shop and Instructor Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31, of every odd-numbered year)
  • All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every odd-numbered year.
On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025
Renew Online: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Renewals Accepted: November 6, 2023 to December 31, 2023
Renewal Postcard Mailout: November 3, 2023
Renew By License Expiration Date: December 31, 2023

Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.

On-Time Cost to Renew
Barber (BAR) – active status - $146.00
Barber (BAR) – inactive status - $12.00
Barber Shop (BAS) - active status - $176.00
Barber Shop (BAS) - inactive status - $12.00
Beauty Operator (BEO) – active status - $146.00
Beauty Operator (BEO) – inactive status - $12.00
Beauty Shop (BSH) - active status - $176.00
Beauty Shop (BSH) - inactive status - $12.00
Beauty Instructor (I) - active status – $146.00
Beauty Instructor (I) - inactive status – $12.00
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.
Restore Online (BAR and BEO only): https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov
(BAS, BSH and I must restore by hardcopy only)
 Cost to Restore (late renewal)
Barber (BAR) – active status - $196.00
Barber (BAR) – inactive status - $62.00
Barber Shop (BAS) - active status - $276.00
Barber Shop (BAS) - inactive status - $112.00
Beauty Operator (BEO) – active status - $171.00
Beauty Operator (BEO) – inactive status - $37.00
Beauty Shop (BSH) - active status - $276.00
Beauty Shop (BSH) - inactive status - $112.00
Beauty Instructor (I) - active status – $171.00
Beauty Instructor (I) - inactive status – $37.00
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