state regulations

Arizona State Board faces lawsuit from dispatch service that sends cosmetologists to homebound clients

Angels on Earth Home Beauty LLC, a cosmetology dispatch service founded by entrepreneur Lauren Boice, filed a lawsuit against the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology accusing it of “irrational, oppressive, and unlawful regulations.”

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The Drilling Principle: Using E-Files Right

With all of the negative hype on drills, it is becoming crucial for nail technicians to be properly trained on their usage. Connecting with the right people for education and knowing the state regulations can help pave the way drilling success.

Ohio State Board Clamps Down on MMA

Reacting to numerous complaints from state salon owners, the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology added a series of rules regarding the use of products containing methyl methacrylate (MMA).

Standard Labeling Laws Urged

ICMAD encourages consistency with federal legislation, not at individual state levels.

Licensing Under Fire

Do sunset reviews mean the end of cosmetology licensing? Not necessarily, but they do require the government to evaluate the relevance of licensing and education of cosmetologists. This year, 12 states are scrutinizing the cosmetology industry.

State Legislatures in Session: Proposed Laws Could Affect You

State legislatures are now on session. Various bills have been introduced that, if passed, would affect nail technicians and salon owners in several states. The following are bills currently being considered.

Specialty Instructors in Texas Need Their Own Schools

Current state law says private cosmetology schools can have as many as 25 students per instructor.

Nevada Considering Salon Dress Code Rule

Proposed new language spells out whether it’s okay to war blouses, shirts, sweaters, smokes, dresses, pants, jeans, T-shirts, and Bermuda, walking, and jeans shorts.

Delaware Nail Technicians Come of Age

Manicurists in Delaware  are now called nail technicians

How Do State Boards Determine Sanitation Regulations?

The NMC’s safety and standards commission and the Nevada State Board of  Cosmetology respond to this and other sanitation questions.

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