Currently, cosmeticians are licensed to provide facials, makeup, and nail services.
The Iowa State Board of Cosmetology started issuing nail technician licenses in late January 1993, just six months after the licensing bill was passed by the state legislature.
The North Carolina State Board of Cosmetology says it supports a bill before the state legislature to delete an exemption in the 1982 nail technician licensing law.
If Arizona’s and Wisconsin’s recent actions are a harbinger of the future, state boards of cosmetology will be beefing up their implement disinfection regulations to reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne pathogens.
New regulations and licenses are on the horizon for the nail industry.
California joins a growing list of states that are rewriting their health and safety regulations.
Lianne Koziol has gotten involved with the Massachusetts State Board’s rules and regulations.
There has been a good deal of rejoicing in our industry over the fact that New York has finally passed a nail technician licensing bill.
As a result of a 1991 property tax cut, Gov. Ryans is seeking a 20% to 25% reduction in spending. All 200 state agencies are being reviewed.
Illinois nail technicians overcome legislative indifference and a governor’s veto to see a licensing bill enacted.
