Phone: 360-664-6626
Fax: 360-664-2550
Website: www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology/
Email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
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.
Board Applications
The Washington Board of Massage is accepting applications for a professional member. Applications are due by August 14, 2020. They are seeking candidates with a diverse background and those who represent various regions of the state. Requirements are as follows:
RE: Information regarding your state’s back-to-practice permission date and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to, and spread of, COVID-19 in the workplace.
Phase 2 Counties Permission to Practice June 1, 2020
Estheticians, Hair Professionals, Nail Professionals
There are currently five vacancies on the Washington Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, Manicuring and Hair Design Advisory Board. If you are interested in serving on the Advisory Board and believe you meet the qualifications, please complete the application form (https://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/600004A.pdf) before the March 8, 2020 deadline. The Advisory Board is seeking to fill the following positions:
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