Oregon Increases Cosmetology Fees
12/15/2021The OR Board of Cosmetology increased cosmetology licensing fees effective January 1,2022.
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Legislative Updates
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.
Texas Deregulates Cosmetology Wig Specialists
08/25/2021Cosmetology Wig Specialists are no longer required to be licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation effective September 1, 2021.
Tennessee Adopts New Cosmetology and Barbering Rules
08/02/2021Barbering rule changes affect school licensing requirements, curriculum, barber shop requirements, inspections, instructor-training programs, and student kits. Cosmetology rule changes affect school licensing requirements, school equipment, and student kits. The rules are effective August 8, 2021.
Washington Issues a New COVID-19 Guidance Document
07/12/2021Businesses 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.
ASCP, AHP, and ANP Comments regarding California Senate Bill 803
06/23/2021ASCP, AHP, and ANP Comments regarding Senate Bill 803