Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Seeks to Expand Interpreter Accessibility for Licensing Exams

By Jordan Simoes On July 18, 2025, the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) issued a Notice of Proposed Action that states its intent to alter the interpreter standard for examiners. Currently, section 931, Title 16 of the California Continue reading

Governor Signs AB 2166 (Weber) to Change Barbering and Cosmetology Exams

By Isaiah Artis AB 2166 (Weber), as introduced February 6, 2024, amends sections 7338, 7362.5, and 7363 of the Business and Professions Code to add knowledge and skill requirements for providing services to individuals with varying hair types and textures. Continue reading

Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Publishes Notice on Curriculum Changes for Barbers, Cosmetologists, Hairstylists, Estheticians, Manicurists, and Electrologist Students

By Isaiah Artis On August 8, 2024, theĀ Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) published notice of its intent to amend Division 9, Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) to create consistency for licensing requirements between the statutes Continue reading