Important News

Please review the following for information regarding communications we have received from North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology.

Proposed Barber Board Merger - Draft Law Revision

Integrated Legislative Draft

Please provide the Board of Barber Examiners' substantive comments, concerns, or proposed additions by September 8, 2026.

For each recommended change, please identify the provision at issue and explain the reason for the change and its anticipated practical effect. Feedback may be submitted to the Cosmetology Board office at bocinfo@nd.gov.

In addition, feedback can be sent directly to the Boards Review Task Force

Barber Town Hall: Monday, September 14, 2026, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology office. Directions to office. All barbers are invited to attend, ask questions, and provide input on the proposed merger and draft legislation.

6 hours of CE required every 2 years to renew license for all licensed barbers and instructors. Applications for renewal will not be sent through the mail unless requested.

Application can be found online here.

The North Dakota Barbers Association consists of all barbers who hold a current license in the state. We want to inform all who are considering barbering for a career, or those barbers that are thinking of relocating to North Dakota.

The association exists to inform others about our organization, our Board of Barber Examiners, how to become a student, and a registered North Dakota barber.

The association concentrates on the business of the profession. Each barber has a vote when electing officers or nominating potential board members and has influence in major decisions as they come before the association.

If interested in becoming a barber student inquire with Moler Barber College at 701-232-6773, Skill Cutz Barber College at 701-532-1892, or Dakota Barber Academy at 701-404-7387.