February 6, 2013
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The invisible beachball-sized sphere of air that surrounds your face in all directions is a great place to start implementing efficient salon ventilation. NAILS walks you through all of the things you need to know, from what to look for in a ventilation system to how the components work to a few tweaks you can make in your day-to-day habits for extra protection. Get ready to breathe easy.
Keywords: Aerovex Systems Air Impurities Removal Systems Alfalfa Nail Supply Americanails BAU USA
November 20, 2012
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The practice of reviewing and evaluating the need for a state’s licensing regulations, which occurs every few years in most U.S. states; most states periodically review the need for regulating certain industries (not just cosmetology) and may decide to change the oversight of the industry, deregulate the industry, or keep all regulations in place.
Keywords: legislation licensing state boards
November 20, 2012
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The governing and oversight body for the cosmetology industries in each state; the composition of state boards vary by state, and authority varies widely.
Keywords: inspections legislation licensing salon inspections state boards
November 20, 2012
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From the word “reciprocal,” this is the practice of U.S. states allowing nail professionals educated and licensed in one state to practice in another; usually involves passing the exam of the host state.
Keywords: legislation licensing reciprocity
November 20, 2012
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A mobile salon can either be a self-contained mobile unit (like in a converted motorhome) or a nail technician who travels with all her salon necessities to perform in clients’ homes or offices. Mobile salons are not legal in all states.
Keywords: legislation mobile salons salon profiles
November 19, 2012
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The act of granting permission by a governing authority to engage in a business or occupation (usually regulated at the state level); a license is required to do nails in almost every U.S. state.
Keywords: legislation licensing reciprocity
November 19, 2012
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An autoclave is a machine that uses steam pressure to sterilize metal implements.
Keywords: autoclaves disinfection legislation
June 13, 2011
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The U.S. Senate voted down a proposal that would have delayed the change in fee regulations for two more years.
Keywords: legislation money
December 22, 2010
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Legislation that affects nail technicians tends to be in the realm of licensing, reciprocity, sanitation guidelines, and public safety. There have been several laws in the past decade surrounding pedicure safety (especially as it relates to certain kinds of equipment) and chemicals in products.
Keywords: legislation licensing Professional Beauty Association Professional Beauty Federation reciprocity
November 17, 2010
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State boards governing the actions of professionals providing hand and foot beauty have been shaking up the regulations with new sanitation provisions. We set out to clear up the confusion and find out what’s happening in your neck of the woods.
Keywords: autoclaves disinfection legislation salon sanitation
November 15, 2010
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San Francisco’s newly passed Healthy Nail Salon Recognition ordinance is intended to address occupational health hazards among the city’s more than 200 nail salons and 1,800 nail technicians. This ordinance establishes a voluntary recognition program for salons that use polishes and top and base coats that are “three-free.”
Keywords: health ingredients legislation
October 1, 2010
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State inspectors have the ability to strike fear into salon owners, but listen closely and you will find opportunity ... even in a less-than-perfect rating. How states handle inspections (or a lack of them) is as varied as the colors clients choose.
Keywords: business disinfection inspections legislation state boards
October 1, 2010
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Earlier this year, Iowa mandated the autoclaving of certain implements in the salon. As of March, cuticle nippers (along with tweezers and comedone extractors) must be sterilized by steam, dry heat, or other sterilization equipment.
Keywords: disinfection implements legislation nippers state boards
November 1, 2009
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In August 2009, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and the National Cosmetology Association (NCA) announced the two organizations signed an agreement to effect a proposed merger.
Keywords: associations industry research legislation mergers National Cosmetology Association
August 1, 2009
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Jody Newman, owner of I Do Spas, works to change legislation in Maine regarding the rights of mobile spas to service parties in people's homes.
Keywords: legislation mobile salons spa parties state boards
