MO HB2234

Reduces the Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners from eleven members to seven members, with specific representation from cosmetologists, barbers, school owners, and one public member.

Increases training hour requirements: barber apprentices from 2,000 to 3,000 hours; cosmetology students from 1,500 to 1,550 hours; nail technician students from 400 to 600 hours; esthetician students from 700 to 1,250 hours.

Adds inactive license option for both barbers and cosmetologists, allowing licensees to maintain status without practicing while paying renewal fees.

Changes terminology from "manicurist" to "nail technician" and significantly restructures the curriculum requirements for nail technician training with expanded topics including infection control, gel nails, acrylic nails, and aromatherapy.

Increases esthetician training requirements from 700 to 1,250 hours and expands curriculum to include advanced treatments like microdermabrasion and chemical peels; requires parental consent for body waxing on minors' genital areas.