Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Board

Barbers were placed under the jurisdiction of the Department upon its creation in 1917. The cosmetology (formerly known as beauty culture) profession was added to the Agency's scope of regulation in 1928. In 1950, the Department began regulating barber schools and cosmetology schools as well. Esthetics was added in 1988, nail technology in 1992 and hair braiding in 2011. The Board is composed of eleven individuals appointed by the Secretary, ten of whom are licensed in at least one of the regulated professions and one public member. The Board is charged with providing expert knowledge and advice on disciplinary matters and professional performance and conduct.

Thomas P. Lawler | Wood Dale | Chairperson
Raynie Jackson | Chicago
Vantinies Johnson | Fairview Heights
Sarah Garcia | Marion
Veris Van | Springfield
Karen Johnson | Chicago
Sandra L. Gay | Pekin
LeAnn D. Drake | Romeoville
Jamie Kauffman | Springfield

Meeting and Agenda on May 13, 2024
Meeting and Agenda on February 5, 2024
Meeting and Agenda on November 6, 2023
Meeting and Agenda on October 16, 2023
Meeting and Agenda on August 14, 2023 - Cancelled
Meeting and Agenda on May 15, 2023 - Cancelled

Meeting Minutes on February 5, 2024
Meeting Minutes on November 6, 2023
Meeting Minutes on May 16, 2022
Meeting Minutes on February 14, 2022
Meeting Minutes on January 10, 2022
Meeting Minutes on June 7, 2021
Meeting Minutes on February 24, 2021
Meeting Minutes on February 22, 2021
Meeting Minutes on November 16, 2020
Meeting Minutes on August 17, 2020
Meeting Minutes on May 18, 2020
Meeting Minutes on August 19, 2019
Meeting Minutes on February 25, 2019