Louisiana Now Requires Textured Hair Training for all Cosmetologists
The Louisiana Board of Cosmetology (BOC) issued a resolution that revises its testing requirements.
Legislative Updates
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.
Oregon Increases Cosmetology Fees
12/15/2021The OR Board of Cosmetology increased cosmetology licensing fees effective January 1,2022.
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Texas Proposes Barber and Cosmetology Rules
10/12/2021Due to House Bill 1560, Texas proposed new barber and cosmetology rules that decrease instructor licensing fees.
North Carolina Finalizes Rules Regarding Cosmetic Arts
10/08/2021The North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts Examiners Therapy finalized amended rules that primarily affect schools. These rules were effective September 2021. Find out how they affect you.
Columbus, Ohio, Reissues Mask Mandate September 10, 2021
09/10/2021Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther issued an Executive Order that requires everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a facial covering inside indoor public settings. The order is effective September 10, 2021.
Boulder County Requires Masks in Indoor Public Settings
09/08/2021Boulder County Public Health issued a public health order requiring facial coverings to be worn in public indoor spaces throughout Boulder County, Colorado, during periods of substantial or high transmission of COVID-19.
Texas Eliminates Barber and Cosmetology Instructor Licenses
08/27/2021House Bill 1560 passed this legislative session and Section 3 of the bill eliminates the barber and cosmetology instructor license. Beginning September 1, 2021, an instructor license is no longer required to teach barbering or cosmetology in a licensed school.