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In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, DLCP will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. For immediate assistance, please refer to our list of online resources. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. 

Beauty & Grooming Services Business

Personal services related to hairstyling, nail care, and cosmetics, including haircuts, color treatments, manicures, pedicures, chemical exfoliation, waxing, makeup application, electrolysis hair removal, and other similar services.
 

Business Activity

  • Barber Chair  
  • Beauty Booth 
  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Shop
  • Beauty Shop (Nails)
  • Beauty Shop (Esthetics)
  • Beauty Shop (Electrology)
  • Beauty Shop (Braiding)

Fee Schedule

Beauty & Grooming Services Businesses & Fees

  • 6-month license - $49.00 (only available for Barber Chair and Beauty Booth) 
  • 2-year license - $99.00
  • 4-year license - $198.00

Apply ONLINE

“Skip the Trip” and Use the DC Business Portal to conduct business wherever and whenever you choose.

Apply for a Business License

 

 

IMPORTANT: The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection cooperates with other District of Columbia Government agencies to ensure applicants/licensees comply with all applicable D.C. Official Codes and Municipal Regulations. The agency reserves the right to request additional documentation and/or proof of inspection(s).