June 2009 - Washington
Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics and Manicuring Advisory Board
State of Washington, Dept. of Licensing
P.O. Box 9048, Olympia • Washington 98507
(360) 664-6626 • email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology
After five years of being presented to the legislature, Substitute Senate Bill 5391 (SSB 5391) was signed into law this year and will require the regulation of body art, tattooing, and body piercing. This act is a huge step forward for this industry here in Washington State. SSB 5391, sponsored by Senator Kastama of Puyallup, will create a standard of professionalism in the industry to safely serve the citizens of Washington State. Senator Kastama has long been a supporter of this legislation, and this year a group of professionals worked together to offer a responsible and fair package.
The passage of this bill will provide the ability to conduct business with guidelines and standards that are in agreement with current national standards for future and current practicing artists.
Beginning in July 2010, all individuals and businesses in the practice of body art, tattooing, and body piercing must become licensed with the Department of Licensing, and their facilities must meet minimum safety requirements.
When having a service performed by a licensed professional, you will be assured they have fundamental knowledge of their art and they are trained in safety and sanitation standards and the facility where the service is rendered meets minimum safety standards.
Some risk factors that could spread disease or infection if not sanitized and disinfected correctly are:
These items are just a few of the tools and pieces of equipment that are used in the salons and schools for the practice of cosmetology, manicuring, esthetics and barbering. Licensees and consumers should be aware that anything that is not cleaned with soap and water and disinfected with and EPA registered disinfectant, should not be re-used. Tools and equipment that are not able to be sanitized and disinfected should be disposed of after each use. In addition, any tools that have been sanitized and disinfected should be stored in a closed area to avoid contamination.
For the most current information on the cosmetology, manicuring, barber and esthetics program, visit our web site at www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology.
One of the publications that are available is the pocket size pamphlet that contains the Safety and Sanitation Standards for Cosmetologists, Barbers, Manicurists and Estheticians. This phamplet contains the following guidelines required for the state of Washington:
Please feel free to look at all of our publications and print for your own use!
We will be conducting workshops directly after the Advisory Board meetings and all day long on the workshop dates. The workshops are for the re-write of the current law, RCW 18.16: The Law Relating to Barber, Cosmetologist, Manicuring and Esthetics.
Everyone is invited to attend and join us as we work through this arduous task. This is an opportunity to be a part of the law making process and have a voice in the regulation of your industry.
Board meeting dates:
Workshop dates:
All meetings and workshops will be held at the Department of Licensing, 405 Black Lake Blvd., Olympia, Wash., (360) 664-6643.
SEATTLE - King Way Hair Salon - (Hong Huong Nguyen)
FINDING: Safety & Sanitation Violations.
ACTION: Fined $500.
ELLENSBURG - The Hair Cellar - (Trista Daughtery)
FINDING: Aiding & Abetting Unlicensed Activity.
ACTION: Fined $500.
ELLENSBURG - The Hair Cellar - (Kimberly D. Davis)
FINDING: Engaging in Unlicensed Practice.
ACTION: Fined $500.
BONNEY LAKE - Nails 410 - (Hoang Minh Le)
FINDING: Safety & Sanitation Violations.
ACTION: Fined $500.
OLYMPIA - Fancy Nails- (Tuyet Thi Vu)
FINDING: Safety & Sanitation violations.
ACTION: Fined $500.
SEATTLE - Beverly Nails - (Ha Thi Vo)
FINDING: Safety & Sanitation Violations.
ACTION: Fined $500.
TACOMA - 1st Things First- (Ronald Bowen)
FINDING: Safety & Sanitation Violations.
ACTION: Fined $500.
Dept. of Licensing Active Licenses
Cosmetologist, Manicurist, Estheticians, Barbers, Instructors, Salon/Shops, Personal Services Operators, and Mobil Services Operators can renew licenses online. Watch for your Notice to Renew in the mail and if you are eligible, you will receive a password and the website address. Visa or MasterCard are required for online payment.
Visit our Website! www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology
For the most current information on the cosmetology program, visit our web site at http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology. If you need to contact us, we can be reached at (360) 664-6626, or write to: Department of Licensing, Business and Profession Cosmetology Section, PO Box 9048, Olympia, Washington 98507
Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics and Manicuring Advisory Board
State of Washington, Dept. of Licensing
P.O. Box 9048, Olympia • Washington 98507
(360) 664-6626 • email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology
Staff Members:
Director — Liz Luce
Administrator — Trudie Touchette
Assistant Administrator — Susan Colard
Administrative Assistant - Lawna Knight
Board Members:
Chair, Anne Martin
Vice Chair, Sylvia Garcia
Larry Geiger
Gary Howse
Janice Hoggatt
James Moran
Kathleen Sather
Mary Tanneberg
Jefff Oslon
