August 1, 2001
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What happens when a nail technician or salon is reported to a state board or other regulating agency? Here’s a simplified rundown on what happens – beginning with the initial complaint and ending, in some case, with an arrest.
Keywords: legislation licensing
December 1, 2000
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How come the license that has become a symbol for professionalism halfway across the globe doesn’t hold the same cachet in this country?
Keywords: As I See It international licensing
August 1, 2000
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As of July 1, 2000, the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology has new requirements for nail techs. With the passing of Senate Bill 95, the number of hours of required schooling has gone up from 320 to 525.
Keywords: licensing state boards
February 1, 2000
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Canadians are just as passionate about the nail industry as their American neighbors, and with the recent rise of nails-only salons and nail services up north, the time is right for the installation of associations, expansion of education, and – most importantly – the certification or licensure of nail technicians.
Keywords: Canada Debbie Krakalovich international licensing MMA
July 1, 1999
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Of the four states still left without any kind of licensing regulations (Alaska, Connecticut, Nebraska, and Utah) regarding nail technicians, the first two are well on their way to making a change for the better.
Keywords: legislation licensing state licensing
November 1, 1998
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Behind the bureaucracies of the state boards are your peers — working cosmetologists and nail technicians charged with protecting your — and their — customers' health and safety.
Keywords: licensing state boards
October 1, 1998
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Licensed nail technicians and nails-only schools and their students were notified by letter in mid-April that the Alabama Board of Cosmetology was reviewing the provisions and authorization of Alabama’s managing manicurist, manicure instructor, manicure salon, and manicure school licenses.
Keywords: licensing state boards state licensing
March 1, 1998
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While reflexology continues to grow as an add-on service, very few states even recognize its existence.
Keywords: licensing reflexology
April 1, 1997
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As competition increases, the gap between Asian salons and the rest of the industry is actually getting smaller. To keep their English-speaking clientele, Asian nail technicians are making efforts to learn the language and expand their salon services, while non-Asian salons are discovering the value of quick service and client convenience.
Keywords: discount salons keeping your business competitive licensing promoting your services Vietnamese salon industry
