Oregon Board of Cosmetology Laws and
Rules
Certificate - ANSmeans a written authorization for the holder to perform in one or more fields of
practice
Cosmetology - ANSthe art or science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair and
the study of cosmetics and their application
Demonstration permit - ANSa written authorization for a person to practice, demonstrate and
teach one or more fields of practice on a temporary basis
Esthetics - ANSany of the following skin care or facial care practices performed on the human
body or face for the purpose of keeping the skin of the human body or face healthy and
attractive and not for medical diagnosis or treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments
Esthetics - ANSthe use of the hands or mechanical or electric apparatuses or appliances for
cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exfoliating or applying lotions or creams, temporary hair
removal, makeup artistry, eyelash services, facial and body wraps, facial and body waxing
Facility - ANSmeans an establishment operated on a regular or irregular basis for the purpose
of providing services in one or more fields of practice
Fields of Practice - ANSBarbering, esthetics, hair design, nail technology, natural hair care
Freelance license - ANSmeans a written authorization that allows a practitioner to practice
outside or away from a licensed facility
Independant contractor - ANSa practitioner who qualifies as an independent contractor, and
who is not under the control and direction of a facility license holder.
License - ANSa written authorization issued to a person to operate a facility or freelance
business for providing services related to one or more fields of practice to the public
Practitioner - ANSa person certified to perform services included within a field of practice
Registration - ANSmeans a written authorization issued to an independent contractor to hold
forth to the public as a business entity providing services in a field of practice
, Temporary facility permit - ANSa written authorization to provide services on a temporary basis
in one or more fields of practice
Practitioner certification requirements; rules - ANSTo qualify for certification as a practitioner of
hair design, barbering, esthetics, nail technology or natural hair care, and applicant shall;
successfully complete all courses required by rule of the State Board of Education for
graduation; pass the certification examination recognized by the Board of Cosmetology for the
field of practice sought; pay the fees
Facility license and temporary facility permit requirements - ANSTo be issued a license to
operate a facility, each applicant shall: Be 18 years of age or older, comply with rules of the
Board of Cosmetology relating to health, safety and infection control; comply with health and
safety laws; pay the fees
To be issued a temporary facility permit, each applicant must - ANSOperate the facility on a
temporary basis for a period not to exceed 30 consecutive calendar days; be 18 years of age;
apply on forms from the HLO prior to opening business; comply with the board on health, safety
, and infection control; comply with the health and safety laws and rules of the Oregon Health
Authority; pay the applicable fees
Independent contractor registration requirements - ANSTo be issued a registration to operate as
an independent contractor each applicant shall: be 18 years of age, comply with the rules of the
board, comply with health and safety laws; pay fees; hold an active certificate in good standing
Demonstration permit requirements - ANSA person not certified who wishes to practice,
demonstrate and teach a field of practice must obtain a demonstration permit from the HLO; the
permit shall specify: the purpose for which it is granted, the period for which the person is
permitted to practice; the time and place of exercising the privilege granted by the permit
HLO - ANShealth licensing office
Freelance license - ANSto practice outside or away from a facility
Board of Cosmetology - ANSconsists of seven members appointed by the governor, six
members of the board shall be practitioners with active certificates, one member shall be a
public member who is not a practitioner
What is the term of office for each member of the board - ANSFour years. If a person serves two
consecutive full terms, a period or at least four years must elapse before the person is again
eligible for appointment to serve on the board.
Adequate ventilation - ANSventilation by natural or mechanical methods which removes or
exhausts fumes, vapors, or dusts to prevent hazardous conditions from occurring
Rules
Certificate - ANSmeans a written authorization for the holder to perform in one or more fields of
practice
Cosmetology - ANSthe art or science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair and
the study of cosmetics and their application
Demonstration permit - ANSa written authorization for a person to practice, demonstrate and
teach one or more fields of practice on a temporary basis
Esthetics - ANSany of the following skin care or facial care practices performed on the human
body or face for the purpose of keeping the skin of the human body or face healthy and
attractive and not for medical diagnosis or treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments
Esthetics - ANSthe use of the hands or mechanical or electric apparatuses or appliances for
cleansing, stimulating, manipulating, exfoliating or applying lotions or creams, temporary hair
removal, makeup artistry, eyelash services, facial and body wraps, facial and body waxing
Facility - ANSmeans an establishment operated on a regular or irregular basis for the purpose
of providing services in one or more fields of practice
Fields of Practice - ANSBarbering, esthetics, hair design, nail technology, natural hair care
Freelance license - ANSmeans a written authorization that allows a practitioner to practice
outside or away from a licensed facility
Independant contractor - ANSa practitioner who qualifies as an independent contractor, and
who is not under the control and direction of a facility license holder.
License - ANSa written authorization issued to a person to operate a facility or freelance
business for providing services related to one or more fields of practice to the public
Practitioner - ANSa person certified to perform services included within a field of practice
Registration - ANSmeans a written authorization issued to an independent contractor to hold
forth to the public as a business entity providing services in a field of practice
, Temporary facility permit - ANSa written authorization to provide services on a temporary basis
in one or more fields of practice
Practitioner certification requirements; rules - ANSTo qualify for certification as a practitioner of
hair design, barbering, esthetics, nail technology or natural hair care, and applicant shall;
successfully complete all courses required by rule of the State Board of Education for
graduation; pass the certification examination recognized by the Board of Cosmetology for the
field of practice sought; pay the fees
Facility license and temporary facility permit requirements - ANSTo be issued a license to
operate a facility, each applicant shall: Be 18 years of age or older, comply with rules of the
Board of Cosmetology relating to health, safety and infection control; comply with health and
safety laws; pay the fees
To be issued a temporary facility permit, each applicant must - ANSOperate the facility on a
temporary basis for a period not to exceed 30 consecutive calendar days; be 18 years of age;
apply on forms from the HLO prior to opening business; comply with the board on health, safety
, and infection control; comply with the health and safety laws and rules of the Oregon Health
Authority; pay the applicable fees
Independent contractor registration requirements - ANSTo be issued a registration to operate as
an independent contractor each applicant shall: be 18 years of age, comply with the rules of the
board, comply with health and safety laws; pay fees; hold an active certificate in good standing
Demonstration permit requirements - ANSA person not certified who wishes to practice,
demonstrate and teach a field of practice must obtain a demonstration permit from the HLO; the
permit shall specify: the purpose for which it is granted, the period for which the person is
permitted to practice; the time and place of exercising the privilege granted by the permit
HLO - ANShealth licensing office
Freelance license - ANSto practice outside or away from a facility
Board of Cosmetology - ANSconsists of seven members appointed by the governor, six
members of the board shall be practitioners with active certificates, one member shall be a
public member who is not a practitioner
What is the term of office for each member of the board - ANSFour years. If a person serves two
consecutive full terms, a period or at least four years must elapse before the person is again
eligible for appointment to serve on the board.
Adequate ventilation - ANSventilation by natural or mechanical methods which removes or
exhausts fumes, vapors, or dusts to prevent hazardous conditions from occurring
