July 2010 - 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
Summer is finally here and with that comes an increase in customers requesting pedicure services. Here is the guide to what is required by the Department of Licensing to protect you and your customers.
• Remember that cosmetologists can perform natural nail services, but to do any artificial nail services you need to have a manicure license.
• No one should perform services on a person that has an open wound or signs of infection.
• Any tools or instruments that cannot be sanitized and disinfected must be thrown away or given to the customer after each service. This includes files, buffers, orangewood sticks sanding bands, toe separators and pumice stones. If the tool is marked sanitizeable it may be reused, however, it must be sanitized and disinfected before use on the next customer.
• All sanitized and disinfected tools must be kept in a closed, nonairtight container (not out on top of the station)
• Customers may not bring their own tools or instruments back into the salon.
• Salons may not store tools or instruments for reuse on customers.
• Work stations must be sanitized and disinfected before each service on a customer.
• Razor edged tools designed to remove calluses (including Credo Blades) are not allowed.
• Nail dusters are not allowed to be used to remove nail dust or debris from the client.
• Clean towels must be used for each customer.
• Headrests of chairs must be sanitized and disinfected and covered with a clean towel or paper sheet after service on each client.
• Foot spas that circulate water must be cleaned and disinfected after use on each customer.
• At the end of the day the screen must be removed and cleaned with soap and water. Before you put the screen back it must be totally immersed in an EPA-registered, hospital grade disinfectant.
• The spa system must be flushed with low sudsing soap and warm water for at least 10 minutes at the end of each day.
• Every other week after the daily cleaning and disinfection the spa must be flushed with a solution of bleach and water for five to ten minutes. Then, allow the bleach solution to stay in the spa for six to ten hours.
• You must keep a record of the daily and bi-weekly cleaning and disinfecting for the spa. The record must be made at the time of the cleaning and disinfecting and must be made available to any client or department representative on request.
If you want to read the full citation of the laws and rules regarding cosmetology you can find18.16 RCW and 308-20 WAC on our website at www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology.
We are currently recruiting for three industry related (cosmetology, barbering, manicuring and/or esthetics) members and one public member for the Cosmetology, Barber, Esthetics, and Manicuring Advisory Board.
Members of Advisory Boards provide an important link between the Department of Licensing, the public, the Legislature, and the Governor. The information that members provide about industry and community needs can have a profound effect on state policies and lead to improved service.
If you are appointed as a member of the advisory board you would receive $50 compensation for each day spent conducting official business plus travel expenses.
You will be expected to:
• Attend scheduled quarterly board meetings
• Be available for additional meetings when necessary
• Be knowledgeable about the legislative process and issues affecting the board
• Interpret community opinions, attitudes, and needs
• Offer proposals and recommend changes in programs, policies, and standards.
If you are interested in applying for this position on the board and feel that you will be able to meet the expectations identified above you may obtain an application through one of the following methods:
• Visit our web site at www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology/advisoryboard.html
to download an application
• Contact our office at (360)664-6626 to request an application
• Contact us by e-mail at plssunit@dol.wa.gov
• Contact us in writing at:
Department of Licensing, Cosmetology Section
PO Box 9026, Olympia Washington, 98507-9048
The Deadline to receive applications is August 1, 2010.
What does the new law require?
During the 2009 legislative session, Substitute Senate Bill 5391 was passed and signed by Governor Gregoire. This law requires all individuals who engage in the practice of body art, body piercing, or tattooing to become individually licensed. Tattooing as defined in the law includes Permanent Cosmetics. In addition to the “individual license”, a “location license” must be obtained for any shop or business or any individual operating independently (pay your own taxes) in an established shop. Employees are not required to have a location license.
When does the law take effect?
The law is effective July 1, 2010.
What happens next?
Over the past year, the Department has developed rules for this new law. We have worked closely with individuals who perform permanent cosmetics to ensure that the rules will create a safe and sanitary environment for the consumers of this state.
What we need you to do:
1. Sign up on our ListServ to receive updates by email at ListServ.wa.gov (look for Tattoo Body Art/Piercers LISTSERV)
2. Sign up on our stakeholder list by emailing us your address/contact information to doltattooandbodyart@dol.wa.gov
For updated information, frequently asked questions and more view our website: www.dol.wa.gov/business/tattoo.
We look forward to working with you. Please feel free to share this information with other individuals in your industry.
Benjamin M. Rogers, Program Manager
Body Art, Body Piercing and Tattoo
(360)664-6660
Advisory Board meetings and Workshops schedule for 2010 are listed below:
Location: Future meeting locations
will be noted on 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
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.
Did you Know???
If you saved $12 a month over a two year period you would have saved enough money to pay for your operator renewal * and two years of salon shop renewals.
*This amount applies to licensees with only one endorsement. To accommodate for additional endorsements simply add to this amount! $14 a month for two endorsements, $17 a month for three endorsements and $20 a month if you have all four endorsements.
Dept. of Licensing Active Licenses
Operators..... 55,502
Personal Service..... 254
Instructors..... 1,341
Salons..... 12,053
Schools..... 86
Mobile Unit..... 13
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 — Susan Colard
Program Manager — Katherine Backman
Administrative Assistant — Cameron Dalmas
Board Members:
Chair, Anne Martin
Vice Chair, Sylvia Garcia
Larry Geiger
Bill Haas
Janice Hoggatt
James Moran
Kathleen Sather
Mary Tanneberg
Jeff Olsenn
Alicia Sullivan
