March 2010
Texas Barber & Cosmetology News
(512) 463-6599 or 1-800-803-9202
www.license.state.tx.us
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM
P.O. Box 12088 Austin, Texas 78711
cs.cosmetologists@license.state.tx.us
BARBER PROGRAM
P.O. Box 13489 Austin, Texas 78711
cs.barbers@license.state.tx.us
Stylist reader, Tim Edwards, wrote asking about the top ten violations for Texas Cosmetology and Barbering. Thank you for asking, Mr. Edwards; it never hurts to have a quick reminder of Texas Laws and Rules.
The results for 2009 tell us barbers are paying attention to sanitation rules, therefore shops are cleaner and safer for customers. This is good news. Unlicensed activity is still a problem for barbers and cosmetologists. To help avoid license renewal violations TDLR offers online renewal at ww.license.state.tx.us.
This tables reflect the most common violations our inspectors find in shops and salons. TDLR is publishing this list to enable you to review how you can prepare for inspections and keep your shop or salon safe, clean, and operating within the rules.
If you have a question concerning the Laws and Rules please contact us at 1-800-803-9202 or email CS.Barbers@license.state.tx.us or CS.Cosmetologists@license.state.tx.us.
| COSMETOLOGY JANUARY 2010 |
BARBERING JANUARY 2010 |
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1. NO LAWS AND RULES BOOK – 16 Texas Admin. Code Ch. 83.71(a) Each establishment must have a copy of the current laws and rules book. Order online at: www.license.state.tx.us |
1. FAILURE TO DISPLAY LICENSE/NO PHOTO ON LICENSE – Texas Occupations Code Ch. 1601.451. Display license with photograph attached in a conspicuous place adjacent to or near the work chair. |
2. ESTABLISHMENT NOT CLEAN OR IN GOOD REPAIR – 16 Texas Admn Code Ch. 83.114(a) Salons must be kept clean and in good repair. |
2. POSTINGS – Texas Occupations Code Ch. 1601.451, 1601.452 & 16 Texas Admin. Code Ch. 82.71 (k) — No complaint sign. Photograph not attached to license. No Barber Health & Safety Rules. Inspection reports not posted in public view. |
3. NO BOOTH RENTAL LICENSE – Texas Occupations Code Ch 1602.306 (a) Apply for a Booth Rental License. Applications and requirements online at www.license.state.tx.us |
3. NO OR CONTAMINATED WET SANITIZER – 16 Texas Admin. Code Ch. 82.102(a)(3). Disinfection solution prepared fresh daily or more often if solution becomes diluted or soiled. |
4. SALON EMPLOYING AN UNLICENSED INDIVIDUAL – Texas Occupations Code Ch. 1602.403(c) A person holding a beauty shop license may not employ a person as an operator unless the person holds a license |
4. UNLICENSED INDIVIDUAL – Texas Occupations Code Ch. 1601. 251 (a) If eligible, apply for a license. Contact customer service at: CSBarbers@license.state.tx.us. Licensing forms and requirements can also be found at: www.license.state.tx.us |
5. FAILURE TO KEEP A RECORD OF THE DATE AND TIME OF EACH DAILY OR BI-WEEKLY WHIRLPOOL FOOTSPA CLEANING-16 Texas Admin. Code 83.108 (e) Forms available online at: www.license.state.tx.us |
5. Employing Expired or Unlicensed Individual – 16 Texas Admin. Code Ch. 82.71(a). The owner or manager of a barbershop shall insure that all persons who work in a barbershop are properly licensed at all times. |
| 6. NO PHOTOGRAPH ON LICENSE- 16 Texas Admin. Code Ch. 83.70(f) A current photograph of the licensee, approximately 1 ½ by 1 ½ inches must be attached to the font of the license, certificate or permit. | 6. Unlicensed Shop – Texas Occupations Code Ch. 1601.301(a) Apply for a Shop Permit. Renew if still eligible. Keep address current with TDLR; renewals are mailed to the last address on file. Renew online at: www.license.state.tx.us |
7. CLEAN AND DISINFECTED ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY- 1 Texas Admin Code Ch.83.102(f) All clean and disinfected implements should be stored in a clean, dry, debris-free environment when not in use. |
7. NO BOOTH RENTAL LICENSE – 16 Texas Admin. Code Ch. 82.22 (a) & (d) Apply for Booth Rental license. Application online at: www.license.state.tx.us |
8. UNSANITARY SHAMPOO BOWLS AND STRAINER – 16 Texas Admin. Code Ch. 83.102 (g) Clean and disinfect shampoo bowls and strainer before use on each client. |
8. DIRTY AND CLEAN IMPLEMENTS STORED TOGETHER– 16 Texas Admin. Code Ch. 82.102(f). Dirty implements should be stored separate from the clean implements |
9. UNLICENSED INDIVIDUAL LICENSE– Texas Occupations Code Ch. 1602.251 (a) If eligible, apply for a license. Licensing forms and requirements can also be found at: www.license.state.tx.us |
9. FAILURE TO DISINFECT ELECTRIC CLIPPERS – 16 Texas Admin. Code Ch 82.102(e). Electrical equipment must be wiped clean and disinfected prior to each use on a client. |
10. DIRTY WAX POTS – Texas Admin. Code Ch. 83.105(d) Wax pots must be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. No applicators shall be left standing in the wax at any time. |
10. INDIVIDUAL PRACTICING IN AN UNLICENSED FACILITY – Texas Occupations Code Ch. 1601.453. A person licensed by the Department may practice barbering only at a location for which the Department has issued a barbershop, specialty shop, or barber school permit. |
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is alerting its more than 158,000 cosmetology licensees about a mailing from an organization calling itself “Professional Certification Service” (PCS) that targets professional cosmetologists with a request for payment for a supposed certification.
“We want to make sure our cosmetology license population does not fall prey to fraudulent activity. This notice is meant to confuse and deceive as to exactly what a person sending $53 of their hard-earned money will receive,” says William Kuntz, Executive Director of TDLR. “Cosmetologists work hard and to have people scheme to steal their money is despicable. The letters, which have been reported across the state of Texas, are under investigation by the Department.”
TDLR is not connected to nor is it a party to the PCS notice. Cosmetology licensees who receive the notice should:
• Disregard the PCS notice;
• Renew their TDLR cosmetology license online at www.license.state.tx.us/cosmet/cosmetforms.htm#online;
• Warn co-workers there are thieves trying to take money from honest, law-abiding cosmetologists!
Working together the Department and you, our licensee, can send this cheater a clear message: DON’T MESS WITH TEXANS!
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Examples of TDLR license renewal notices. |
Renewing your license online is fast, easy and safe at
http://www.license.state.tx.us/cosmet/cosmetforms.htm#online
Texas Barber & Cosmetology News
(512) 463-6599 or 1-800-803-9202
www.license.state.tx.us
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM
P.O. Box 12088 Austin, Texas 78711
cs.cosmetologists@license.state.tx.us
Cosmetology Advisory Board:
Clive Lamb, Presiding Officer
Kerin Haney, Vice Presiding Officer
Diane Salazar
Glenda Jemison
Allison Leigh Kincy
BARBER PROGRAM
P.O. Box 13489 Austin, Texas 78711
cs.barbers@license.state.tx.us
Barber Advisory Board:
Linda G. Connor, Presiding Officer
Dean Hudson, Jr, Vice Presiding Officer
Ronald Brown,
Joseph B. Grondin,
Vacancy
Commissioners:
Frank Denton, Chair
LuAnn Roberts Morgan, Vice Chair
Mike Arismendez,
Lewis Benavides,
Lilian Norman-Keeney,
Fred N. Moses,
Deborah Yurco,
William Kuntz, Exec. Director
