In The Know
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.
DSA, IMSA Offer New Insurance Plan to Members
The Day Spa Association (DCA) and the International Medical Spa Association (IMSA) announced that members of both organizations can now be covered by a single group policy.
NACCAS: School Enrollment Increases, More Men Entering Industry
There’s been an increase in cosmetology school enrollment of more than 29% from 2000 to 2005, according to a recent study by NACCAS (National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences).
King Research Sold
King Research has sold its manufactured goods business to BlueCo Brands Corporation of Milwaukee, Wis.
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 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.
Another Death Linked to Pedicure
In August, Diana Mears filed a wrongful death suit against a Mountain View, Calif., nail salon alleging that her daughter, Jessica, died as the result of a bac-terial infection she contracted during a 2004 pedicure.
Some Air Cleaners and Purifiers May Harm Health
Devices marketed as air cleaners or air purifiers are not always good for your health, a report to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) recently stated.
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.
TDLR Can’t Connect Sanitary Conditions of Texas Salon to Woman’s Death
The death of Kim Jackson, a 46-year-old paraplegic who died of a staph infection, can’t be directly linked to the sanitary conditions at Angel Nails in Ft. Worth, Texas, said the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).