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What steps are taken by a state board to shut down (or fine) a salon that uses MMA illegally?

May 01, 2009 | Bookmark +

I live in Indiana and I want to know what steps, if any, are taken by the state board to shut down (or fine) the non-standard salons that blatantly use MMA in a state where it is supposed to be illegal?

Answer

The State Board of Cosmetology Examiners does not have the authority to shut down or discipline a salon that is in violation of the statutes or rules. The proper procedure is a consumer or the compliance division of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency files a complaint with the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General’s office. The Attorney General’s office investigates the complaint and files charges with the board if they find that there has been a violation. The board will hear the case and impose disciplinary sanctions if they rule against the licensee. Sanctions include possible fines and anything from a letter of reprimand up to revocation.  –  Tracy Hicks is the director of the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology Examiners.

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What’s the cause of the pinkish-red oval area on the pad of my client’s toes?

I have a client who has a recurring problem with her fourth toes during the winter months. Both of her “ring finger” toes develop a pinkish-red oval area on the pad. Then a month later, when I see her again, the skin has become dry and hard like a callus, with the layers of skin peeling away to reveal a deeper, dark epicenter.  It’s extremely painful for her and, needless to say, we do not touch it. But it clears up in the summer when she’s wearing open-toed sandals, so I suspect it has to be due to the boots she wears in the winter. Plus she never puts lotion on her feet or uses a foot file in between visits. What do you think causes this?

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What are the big white spots on my natural-nail client’s nails?

I have a client who has been with me for about two years. She used to wear acrylic nails but has been a natural nail client for eight months or so. She has these white spots on her nails — big spots that are dry, but not flaky, right in the middle of the nail. I did try to buff them lightly but they do not come off or grow off. I had a new client come in last week who had the same on her toenails. She said it started after she had a pedicure done at another salon. Can you help?

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