Washington

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.