DC Board of Barber and Cosmetology

The District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology regulates the practice of barbers, body artists, and cosmetologists, including specialty cosmetology practices such as braiding, electrolysis, esthetics, manicuring and others as the Mayor may from time to time establish by rule, instructors and managers of these practices, and owners of such facilities. The Board works diligently to raise the standards of practice, ensure quality service, establish accepted codes of ethical behavior, and protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and visitors of the District of Columbia by upholding the city’s Barber and Cosmetology license law, which took effect on May 2001.

The Board of Barber and Cosmetology consists of 14 members, appointed by the Mayor: three barbers; three cosmetologists, three specialty cosmetologists; three body artists; and two consumer members. Eight members constitute a quorum.

The Board meets on the first Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs located at 1100 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. Due to the public health emergency, all board meetings are currently being held virtually.

Board meeting minutes are available at www.open-dc.gov.

Board Members

Anwar S. Saleem, Ph.D. – Chair, Cosmetologist
Raymond L. Kibler, Ph.D. – Barber
Jared Scott – Barber
Mark C. Wills – Barber
Eric Doyle – Body Artist
David Cavalcante – Body Artist
Richard A. DeCarlo, PhD – Cosmetologist
Vonetta Dumas-Jennings – Cosmetologist Specialty, Braider
Kandace Murray – Cosmetologist Specialty, Esthetics/Electrologist
Frances Olivia French – Specialty Cosmetologist Member
Mabel Carter – Consumer Member
Nanta Wilson – Consumer Member

To apply for a vacancy, please visit the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments for more information and an application.

Board Staff

Dr. Rashan Broadnax –  Board Administrator
Kevin Cyrus – Education Coordinator
Nicole McClendon – Program Coordinator

For more information, please contact DCRA’s Occupational and Professional Licensing Administration using our online inquiry form, via email at dcra@dc.gov, by phone at (202) 442-4320.