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About the Board


Description

Established 1939 W.S. §33-12-119 through 33-12-140.

The Wyoming Board of Cosmetology, mandated to protect the public, issues licenses to individuals who qualify by reciprocity or through the Board's administration of a written and practical examination. The board issues licenses to cosmetologists, hair stylists, nail technicians, estheticians, independent contractors, and instructors; to salons; and to schools. The Board enforces regulation by inspections, by investigation of consumer complaints, and conducts hearings and imposes enforcement action when appropriate.

Day to day operations of the Board are overseen by and Executive Director employed by the Board, agency staff members, and an Assistant Attorney General assigned to the Board. Office operations include Administration, Licensing and Examinations, and Enforcement. The Board is a regulatory agency for the Cosmetology profession and its related fields.

Mission Statement

To ensure the public health, welfare, and safety through education and enforcement of the cosmetology laws and rules by regulation of salons, schools, and individuals who practice cosmetology.

Examinations and Board meetings

The board administers six (6) examinations per year, consisting of the NIC Theory and Practical examinations for all licensure categories.

Examination Schedule and Location

Board meetings are held in conjunction with the examinations. The board meetings are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at the Parkway Plaza (Railroad Room) on the following dates.

  • January 12, 2009
  • May 18, 2009
  • July 13, 2009
  • November 16, 2009
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Contact Us

 Wyoming Board of Cosmetology
 2515 Warren Ave., Suite 302
 Cheyenne, WY 82002
 Telephone: 307-777-3534
 Fax: 307-777-3681

Staff

Executive Director
Betty Abernethy
babern@state.wy.us

Administrative Assistant
Sharon Bennett
sbenne3@state.wy.us

Inspector/Investigator
Brenda Mathre
bmathr@state.wy.us

Inspector/Investigator
Matt Cisneros
mcisne@state.wy.us

Board Members

Diane Pennington,
President

City: Gillette
Term: 1/09 - 1/12

Brenda Schwartzkopf,
Vice President

City: Saratoga
Term: 1/07 - 1/10

Christine Chesser,
Secretary

City: Riverton
Term: 1/09 - 1/12 (Instructor)

Darcianne Kite
City: Laramie
Term: 1/09 - 1/12

Kirby Morris
City: Casper
Term: 1/08 - 1/11

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