Barbers and Cosmetologists Overview
The Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists regulates Barbers, Cosmetologists, Esthetician, Electrologist, Hairdressers, Manicurists/Pedicurists Licensed Establishments and Board Approved Schools. It sets professional, training and hygienic standards to ensure customers receive quality services.
The Board also investigates complaints from customers and takes appropriate disciplinary actions when acceptable and required standards are violated.
SCAM ALERT
A scam artist is targeting nail salons by asking for money to clear your inspection and allow your shop to stay open. If you refuse to pay, the individual threatens to file papers in court. They send fraudulent letters and legal documents that look official.
To prevent being victimized by this scam, please note:
- RLD inspectors will never ask for a cash payment, a money order, or a money card.
- RLD inspectors will never demand immediate payment.
- You will always have an opportunity to appear before the Board.
- Inspectors will always have official RLD identification.
- If you are contacted by anyone claiming to work for RLD and you’re not absolutely certain who the individual is, please call the Board compliance office immediately at (505) 476-4622 and ask for Compliance.
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NEWS AND INFORMATION:
NOTICE TO ALL LICENSEES REGARDING PAY PAL MIGRATION:
Beginning July 15, 2019, there will be a 2.5% transaction fee applied to all online license, registration and renewal fees paid to the Regulation and Licensing Department with a credit card, this fee is paid directly as a bank transaction fee, it is not paid to the Regulation and Licensing Department. The Regulation and Licensing Department is working on development of an electronic check (e-check) payment option that will also be available in the near future. Use of the e-check option will not result in any transaction fees. Thank you.
***NOTICE REGARDING CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS***
Effective December 1, 2017
*As of Friday, December 1, 2017, RLD will no longer accept Credit Card payments in person at RLD offices, nor by electronic mail (email), or direct mail.
*RLD will continue to accept checks and money orders (no cash) at all RLD offices (Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Las Cruces) or by direct mail. However, please do not send Credit Card information to RLD by electronic mail (e-mail) or by direct mail. On and after December 1, 2017, credit card information received via email or regular mail will be destroyed without processing.
*RLD will continue to accept Credit Card payments through our existing secure online systems that can be accessed via the Internet from your home, place of business, or mobile Internet device.
*No credit card breach of data incidents have occurred to date. However, RLD is changing credit card processing to ensure a secure system is maintained in the future.
The NM Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists sends email renewal notices (reminders). Please keep your email address updated. Your email address can be updated online by logging in with your user id and password or Email the Board Office at barber.cosmoboard@state.nm.us.
Mailing address:
New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
P.O. Box 25101
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504
(505) 476-4622
(505) 476-4665 Fax
Email: barber.cosmoboard@state.nm.us
Regular mail should be sent to: P.O. Box 25101, Santa Fe, NM 87504.
Physical Address:
New Mexico Board of Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
Toney Anaya Building
2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
Please DO NOT send regular mail to the physical address as it will be delayed.