Pennsylvania Cosmetology Licensing

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology

Department of State
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
One Penn Center
2601 North 3rd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Phone: 717-787-8503
Fax: 717-705-5540
Website: www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/cwp/view.asp?a=1104&q=432561
Email: st-cosmetology@PA.gov

Hours:

1,250 in formal cosmetology program or 2,000 in apprenticeship

Pennsylvania COVID-19 State Update—Counties Enter Green Phase May 29, 2020

06/01/2020

RE: Information regarding your state’s back-to-practice permission date and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to, and spread of, COVID-19 in the workplace.

Pennsylvania COVID-19 State Update for Cosmetologists

04/15/2020

There have been many changes in the cosmetology industry and community in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), from executive orders affecting businesses to distance learning modifying the student experience. ASCP, AHP, and ANP have summarized below how COVID-19 has impacted the licensing regulations and laws in the state of Pennsylvania. We encourage you to pay special attention to the CARES Act outlined at the bottom of this email, which addresses financial aid and unemployment benefits and programs.