What Equipment Do I Need To Open A Salon Or Barber Shop?

Opening a barbershop or even a salon can be a challenging job. There are many rules and regulations governing the industry usually set by the state boards and by the city codes and ordinances. Many cities have barbering educators who are licensed to teach in their shop or school and who have a wealth of knowledge of what’s required in your city to be able to run a violation free shop. They typically love the business and love talking about it. If you can seek out their support you will have an advantage in getting started. Now lets talk about learning the old fashion way and researching it yourself by reading the rules and regulations. The best sources for finding information regarding specific requirements is from your State Boards or Regulatory Commission. But you still have to deal with your city or town building and occupancy codes to get a “C of O” approval (Certificate of Occupancy). We have compiled an alphabetical list by States and their web addresses related to the regulation of barbering and cosmetology.
Remember each state requires different things but some important safety items have been a
Sharps Container (used razor blade disposal), certificates / licenses displayed and have on file a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for every chemical you use.

Lets start with the Basics or MUST have items:

• A shampoo sink / chair combo with hot and cold running water
• A styling chair, all purpose chair or barber chair, one per person
• One hand held or hood dryer with or without the chair
• One work station (wall mount, stationary), per person
• A disinfectant container with disinfectant or sterilizing solution
• Seating accommodations in reception area
• Cabinet for clean towels and supplies
• A receptacle for used towels
• Reception Desk
• Floor Mats
• Child Booster Seat

The best places to get the information you need on the equipment requirements for a Salon or Barbershop is your local Chamber of Commerce and your state board.

The following links are to all of the State Boards:

1. Alabama www.aboc.state.al.us
2. Alaska www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/pbah.htm
3. Arizona www.cosmetology.state.az.u
4. Arkansas www.arkansas.gov/cos
5. California www.barbercosmo.ca.gov
6. Colorado www.dora.state.co.us/barbers_cosmetologists
7. Connecticut www.ct-clic.com
8. Delaware www.dpr.delaware.gov/boards/cosmetology/index.shtml
9. District of Columbia www.asisvcs.com/indhome_fs.asp?CPCAT=2009STATEREG
10. Florida www.myflorida.com/dbpr/pro/cosmo/cos_index.shtml
11. Georgia www.sos.georgia.gov/plb/cosmetology/default.htm
12. Hawaii www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/barber
13. Idaho www.adm.idaho.gov
14. Illinois www.idfpr.com/dpr/WHO/cosmo.asp
15. Indiana www.in.gov/pla/2302.htm
16. Iowa www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure/board_home.asp?board=cos
17. Kansas www.kansas.gov/kboc
18. Kentucky www.kbhc.ky.gov/schools.htm
19. Louisiana www.lsbc.louisiana.gov
20. Maine www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/barbers/index.htm
21. Maryland www.dllr.state.md.us/license/occprof/cos.html
22. Massachusetts www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/hd/index.htm
23. Michigan www.michigan.gov/cosmetology
24. Minnesota www.bceboard.state.mn.us
25. Mississippi www.msbc.state.ms.us
26. Missouri www.pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp
27. Montana www.mt.gov/dli/bsd/license/bsd_boards/cos_board/contacts.asp
28. Nebraska www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/mhcs/cosindex.htm
29. Nevada www.cosmetology.nv.gov
30. New Hampshire www.nh.gov.cosmet
31. New Jersey www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nonmedical/coshair.htm
32. New Mexico www.rld.state.nm.us/barber_cosmo/index.html
33. New York http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/professions/barber/barber.html
34. North Carolina www.cosmetology.state.nc.us
35. North Dakota http://www.nd.gov/sos/licensing
36. Ohio www.cos.ohio.gov
37. Oklahoma www.cosmo.state.ok.us
38. Oregon http://www.oregon.gov/OHLA/COS/index.shtml
39. Pennsylvania www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/cwp/view.asp?a=1104&q=432561
40. Rhode Island www.health.ri.gov/hsr/professions/hair_barb.php
41. South Carolina www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/cosmetology
42. South Dakota www.state.sd.us/dol/boards/cos
43. Tennessee www.state.tn.us/commerce/boards/cosmo/index.html
44. Texas www.state.tx.us/category.jsp?categoryId=9.3
45. Utah www.business.utah.gov/business//starting.html
46. Vermont www.vtprofessionals.org/opr1/cosmetologists
47. Virginia http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/dporweb/bnc_main.cfm
48. Washington www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology/lawsrules.html
49. West Virgina www.wvdhhr.org/wvbc
50. Wisconsin www.drl.wi.gov/boards/bac
51. Wyoming www.cosmetology.state.wy.us/

revised 5/16/08

By: Paul Keller
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