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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.

German Nail Group Launches Testing

Not too many people can say they love exams, but ask nail techs in Germany whether they like taking tests and they’ll most likely respond with an emphatic yes.

Texas Now Requiring CEUs for Nail Technicians

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is now requiring eight hours of approved continuing education in order to renew a nail technician license.

Florida Launches Unlicensed Activity Complaint Line

Florida is making it even easier for consumers to complain about unlicensed activity in its state.

Nail School Obtains Accreditation

Color My Nails School of Nail Technology in Midvale, Utah, has been accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), becoming the first nail school accredited by the association.

Utah Increases Licensure Hours, Bans MMA

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.

North Carolina Requires CEUs for Licensees

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.

Colorado Deals with E-File Training Fraud

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.