South Carolina Board of Cosmetology

Board News

• ATTENTION! At its last meeting, the Board of Cosmetology voted that effective this renewal period only, the March 10, 2013 expiration date will be extended until June 10, 2013. This will allow licensees time to complete the required continuing education classes (total of 12 hours required; only 6 hours may be online) and renew his or her license for only $30.  The $130 reinstatement fee will go into effect on June 11, 2013. Licenses that expired prior to March 10, 2013 will follow the normal reinstatement process and applicable fees.

• 2013 DISCIPLINARY CLASS PROVIDERS (pdf)

• Cosmetology Continuing Education Classes for 2013 (PDF)

• S.C. Cosmetology Board Warns Public, Salon Workers, of Potential Health Threat

• Health Hazards in Nail Salons

• New regulations for the Board of Cosmetology (Document No. 4075)

• OSHA recently posted a new resource on its website to help nail salon workers stay healthy and safe while giving manicures and pedicures.

• Message To LLR Stakeholders About Regulatory Review Process

Attention LLR Customers
LLR encourages the use of its online licensing services to issue licenses as quickly as possible to our clients. Starting May 15, 2011, a $25 service fee will be instituted for licensing services done in person rather than online.

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