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The Mississippi Board of Barber Examiners is an independent agency of the state government. Our mission is to protect the health and safety of the public and to protect the public against misrepresentation, deceit and fraud in the practice of barbering by establishing and enforcing standards of licensure. Learn more about the Board of Barber Examiners and the Laws & Rules of our state.

Mississippi Board of Barber Examiners Mission Statement and Code of Ethics

Practical Exam Testing Evaluator Job Opening

The MSBCB is soliciting resumes for candidates to serve as a practical exam testing evaluator. Candidates must be active MSBCB licensees (cosmetology, cosmetology instructor, barber, or barber instructor) in good standing and have held the license for a minimum of ten (10) years. Candidates may be located at any place in the state. This is a contract position that involves travel. The job description is attached. Please send resumes to Catherine Bell, Executive Director, at executivedirector@msbc.ms.gov. Resumes will be accepted on or before January 24, 2025.

Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on School Equipment

The Board is soliciting interest for serving on the ad hoc advisory committee on school equipment. The committee will be headed by Linell Palmer, Jr., and Mike McBunch. The advisory committee will be comprised of two (2) licensees who are owner/manager/operator of a barber school, two (2) licensees who are owner/manager/operator/instructor of a cosmetology school, one (1) licensee who is the owner/manager/operator/instructor of an esthetics school, one (1) licensee who is a salon owner/manager, and one (1) licensee who is a barber shop owner/manager. This advisory committee will meet in January and be prepared to make recommendations to the Board on school equipment, including student kit requirements, during the January 27, 2025, Board meeting. If you are interested in serving on this advisory committee, please email your name and contact information to Catherine Bell at executivedirector@msbc.ms.gov no later than Friday, January 3.

Proposed Rules and Regulations Posted

This is an official notification of important proposed rules and regulations changes. The Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (MSBCB) recently adopted new rules and regulations and filed the rules and regulations with the Secretary of State on December 12, 2024. The MSBCB invites your comments or questions regarding the proposed rules for the next twenty-five (25) days. Please send comments and/or questions by email to executivedirector@msbc.ms.gov or by mail to the Board office on or before January 7, 2025.

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MSBCB Rules and Regulations for Public Comment

Adopted Board Required Student Kit List

Adopted Continuing Education Policy

Adopted Board Approved Curriculum

Adopted Board Required Establishment Equipment

Proposed Board Required School Equipment List