West Virginia Introduces Bill to Remove Continuing Education Requirements
WV introduces bill to removed CEs for licensed barbers, cosmetologists, and estheticians.
Legislative Updates
North Dakota Amends Cosmetology Rules
The North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology amends rules affecting esthetics, cosmetology, and manicuring
Nevada Adopts Advanced Esthetics License
Nevada creates licensure for advanced estheticians and advanced esthetician instructors
Oregon to Eliminate Discount on COVID-19 Delinquency Fee
The Oregon Health Licensing Office to repeal rule that discounted late license and permit renewal fees.
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New Hampshire Bill Seeks to Deregulate Some Cosmetology Services
New Hampshire bill seeks to deregulate blow dry services, eyelash extensions, and makeup application.
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New Jersey Passes Bill for Mobile Facilities
Bill allows licensed cosmetologists and hairstylists to provide mobile professional services effective November 1, 2022.
Louisiana Now Requires Textured Hair Training for all Cosmetologists
The Louisiana Board of Cosmetology (BOC) issued a resolution that revises its testing requirements.
North Dakota Proposes Amended Cosmetology Rules
12/21/2021The North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology proposed amended rules that affect esthetics, cosmetology, and manicuring. You can submit commentary to the Board showing your support or opposition to the proposed rules through January 11, 2022. Read on for a summary of the proposed rules and how to comment.
Oklahoma Introduces Limited Specialty Threading License
12/20/2021The Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering created a limited specialty cosmetology license to regulate the practice of threading. The Board created the new threading license through rules under the current cosmetology act, which were approved by Governor Stitt on November 1, 2021.
New York Implements Indoor Mask Mandate or Proof of Vaccination Requirement—December 2021 COVID-19 Update
12/17/2021Governor Hochul announced that masks are required in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement that requires proof of vaccination as a condition of entry. This measure is effective December 13, 2021, through January 15, 2022.