District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. Board of Barbers and Cosmetology

1100 4th Street SW, Suite 500 E
Washington, DC 20024

Phone: 202-442-4320 | Fax: 202-442-4528 | Website: dcra.dc.gov/ | Email: opla.barberandcosmetology@dc.gov
Training hours required from a licensed esthetics school/program: 600
Renewal CEU hours: 6 hours every 2 years

Regulation Type: 
Microblading: 

Body Art Estab license may be required 

Permanent make-up: 

Body Art Estab license required

Eyelash extensions/lash-brow tinting: 

Unclear

Laser/IPL: 

No

Microdermabrasion: 

No

Microneedling: 

Unclear

Chemical Peels: 

Yes if using less than or equal to a 20% concentration with a pH value of greater than or equal to 3.0. 

Radio Frequency: 

Yes as to low energy radiofrequency only