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South Dakota Cosmetology Commission | Bulletin Board
Important Updates
Limited Salon/Booth Licenses (01/27/2025): A cosmetology salon or booth (business) license applicant who selects fewer than all three service types (hair, esthetics, nail technology) on an application is issued a limited business license. The limitation only affects the business license and can be updated by applying for a new business license and being inspected. This is required by South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL) 36-15-51 (effective 1957, updated 2003).
Limited licenses are a benefit to cosmetology business owners and allow a cosmetology business owner to operate his or her business without having all the required tools and equipment for the services which fall under the cosmetology scope of practice. If a business owner wishes to add new services in the future, a new inspection is required to ensure the new equipment, tools, and products meet safety and sanitation requirements.