September 22, 2005
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The California Assembly passed the California Safe Cosmetics Act of 2005 (SB 484). Now only Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger needs to sign the bill for it to become law.
Keywords: California state regulations chemicals legislation state boards
March 11, 2005
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Beginning January 1, 2006, would-be nail technicians in Utah will have to stay in school a little longer. The state passed legislation increasing licensure hours from 200 to 300. In addition, the state banned MMA and also clarified the definition for nail techs to work on the hands, feet, and nails.
Keywords: legislation licensing MMA state boards
March 3, 2005
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It used to be that only instructors were required to take eight hours of continuing education units. Now licensees in North Carolina are also being asked to take CEUs.
Keywords: continuing education licensing state boards
March 3, 2005
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The Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure has cracked down on two schools for issuing fraudulent electric file certificates in violation of Rule 9 of the office’s rules and regulations.
Keywords: AEFM electric file safety electric files licensing state boards
February 1, 2005
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Several San Jose, Calif.-area nail salons are currently under investigation after more than 50 people were affected by a bacterial infection after receiving pedicures.
Keywords: California state regulations pedicure safety staph infections state boards Watsonville
September 1, 2002
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Often targeted by the industry for their supposed lack of knowledge and infrequent inspections, salon inspectors argue that they do the best they can with what they have. We went behind the scenes to find out what they do on the job, and how essential they really are to the industry.
Keywords: salon inspections state boards
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
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
September 1, 1998
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Even as the beauty industry continues to grow, state boards face increasing budgetary constraints and hiring freezes. It all boils down to too many licensees, too few inspectors, and an industry that questions the validity of the state board.
Keywords: salon inspections state boards
May 1, 1995
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Various bills have been introduced that, if passed, would affect nail technicians and salon owners in several states.
Keywords: body piercing cosmetic tattoos legislation licensing state boards
