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Office of the Legislative Auditor - Program Evaluation Division

Board of Cosmetology Licensing

May 26th, 2021

We found that certain aspects of Minnesota’s complex cosmetology licensing structure and requirements do not contribute to public health or safety, but do make licensing more expensive and burdensome for licensees. We recommend a number of changes to the licensing structure and requirements.

This report won a 2022 Notable Document Award from the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Legislative Research Librarians Staff Association.

Update released in 2023.
Update released in 2022.

Office of the Legislative Auditor, Room 140, 658 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN 55155 : legislative.auditor@state.mn.us or 651‑296‑4708