Texas Eases Autoclaving Requirement
In June, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) relaxed the autoclaving requirement it had passed in 2006, but never fully enforced.
Illinois Woman Sues Nail Salon
Plaintiff Cheryl Reader is suing Diamond Nails in Wood River, Ill. alleging that during a pedicure, a technician scraped the bottom of her foot pro-ducing an open wound and bleeding.
Iowa Targets 550 Salons in Inspection Campaign
The most common violation was unlicensed service providers, says state board inspectors.
California Adopts Emergency Footspa Cleaning Regulations
The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology has implemented emergency footspa cleaning regulations.
Washington State Changes Rules About the Use of Lasers
Effective as of March, estheticians in the state of Washington can only use “prescriptive” lasers.
Texas Delays Issuing Autoclave Violations Until May
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) will delay issuing violations to salons that provide nail services but are using a method of sterilization other than an autoclave until the end of May.
Should Manufacturers Sell Large Quantities of Their Products Directly to Nail Salons?
Nebraska Changes Many Sanitation, Safety Rules
Many changes to sanitation and safety rules have been made in Nebraska during the past year.
Louisiana Changes Some Administrative Rules
In Louisiana, salons offering manicuring or esthetics are now required to have sanitizers or sterilizers for implements.
Michigan Changes Some Aspects of Licensing Exams
Michigan school instructors and students should be aware of several changes to the state’s licensing exams.
California Nail Techs: Gear Up for Change
If the new disciplinary law passes the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will be able to immediately suspend any license without advance hearing.
How Can You Get Your Voice Heard by the State Board?
For our how-to issue, we asked three experts how nail techs can have their voices heard by the state board.
California Enacts Emergency Nail Salon Law
California today enacted an urgency law aimed at protect consumers from unsanitary nail salons. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Los Angeles) signed into law AB 409, authored by Assemblymember Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/Daly City).
Tips for Hassle-Free Air Travel
The enhanced airport security measures put in place in August have made air travel even harder for nail techs who travel in the line of duty.
Georgia Has New Salon Regulations
Effective earlier this year, Georgia has new regulations about the signage that must be in view in the reception areas of salons.
NACCAS' ACCRED Committee Announces Results of Its State Licensure Study
Following the study, the following eight recommendations were submitted to the head of each state licensing board in the United States, including Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, for consideration.
Texas Techs Must Use Autoclaves to Sterilize Instruments
Attention nail techs practicing in Texas: you must use autoclaves to sterilize all nondisposable instruments, according to an opinion by Attorney General of Texas, Greg Abbot, dated May 18.