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:

1. (a) Barber, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of barbering;
2. (b) Cosmetologist, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of cosmetology;
3. (c) The following cosmetology specialty licenses:
4. (i) Hairstylist, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of hairstyling;
5. (ii) Natural Hairstylist and Braider, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practices of natural hair styling and braiding;
6. (iii) Manicurist, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of manicuring and pedicuring;
7. (iv) Electrologist, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of electrology;
8. (v) Esthetician, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of esthetics;
9. (vi) Master esthetician, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of master esthetics;
10. (vii) Full Wax and Nails Technician, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of manicuring, pedicuring, and waxing;

(viii) Wax Technician, which shall authorize the holder to engage in the practice of waxing;

(d) Barber, Cosmetology, or Specialty Cosmetology Shop and Salon Owner;

(e) Instructors;

(f) Demonstrators; and

(g) 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).