Phone: 360-664-6626
Fax: 360-664-2550
Website: www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology/
Email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
05/05/2023
Washington bill may expedite licensure for cosmetologists, hair designers, and barbers
For the first time since 2019, the DOL has updated cosmetology fees
Proposed cosmetology and barber rules issued September 26, 2022
Cosmetology fees go into effect November 15, 2022
House Bill 1930 extends license renewal for beauty professionals and instructors
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Businesses and professions licensed by Washington’s Department of Licensing—including licensed hair professionals—no longer need to follow industry-specific guidance documents developed by the governor’s office. Read on to review the new guidance hair professionals should follow issued by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
The Washington PLSS Inspections Unit is introducing a virtual inspection process for all businesses licensed under the cosmetology program. This includes businesses that provide cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, master esthetics, or manicuring services.
RE: Updates to guidelines require facial coverings for both client and service providers at all times.
The Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) (https://www.dol.wa.gov/) is proposing to increase cosmetology and other personal services fees. If the proposed revisions are adopted, the fee increases will be effective November 2020.
RE: Increasing online course instruction for cosmetology, barber, manicurist, and esthetician programs, and reopening cosmetology testing centers.
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