Utah State Hair Safety Course Available May 2021
05/03/2021The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing announced that the Utah State Hair Safety Course and Examination will be available from Prov Inc. in May 2021.
Legislative Updates
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Sunset Review—Joint Oversight Hearing Friday, April 9
04/05/2021The California legislature has scheduled the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology sunset review for Friday, April 9, at 9:00 a.m. PT. If you would like to provide public comment at the hearing, you will have the opportunity. Or, you can submit written comments to us at gr@ascpskincare.com by April 8, 2021, and we will forward them to the appropriate committee.
New Virtual Inspection Process in Washington
03/23/2021The 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.
Some Cosmetology Services Deregulated in Utah
03/22/2021Senate Bill 87 was introduced in January 2021 during this legislative session. The bill sought to exempt from licensure individuals in Utah who shampoo, condition, dry, style, arrange, dress, hot iron, or curl the hair. On March 16, 2021, the governor signed SB 87 into law.
Online Cosmetology Exams Now Offered Through Virtual Process
03/09/2021Starting on March 8, 2021, candidates for the Cosmetology written examinations will be able to choose to take a written examination at one of 22 PSI site locations across Texas or take an examination through a virtual online process offered by PSI.
Cosmetology May be Deregulated in West Virginia
03/02/2021House Bill 2325 has been introduced in West Virginia this legislative session and would impact skin care, hair, and nail professionals as seeks to eliminate continuing education requirements for licensed individuals and would initiate the deregulation of cosmetology.
Orange Zone Areas in New York Can Reopen December 14, 2020
12/15/2020Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.81, announcing that businesses offering personal care services in Orange Zone areas may resume operations beginning December 14, 2020.
Michigan COVID-19 Update
12/15/2020Governor Whitmer extended an executive order regarding no removal of face masks for services, which includes facials and beard trims.
California Update – New Regional Closures – Personal Services including massage, hair, esthetics, and nails to close if ICU bed capacity reaches 15% or less
12/15/2020Governor Newsom modified the state’s Stay at Home orders on December 3, dividing the state into five regions. Regions that have 15% or less intensive care unit (ICU) bed capacity will be shut down from all but essential services for three weeks.
New Rule to Account for Delays in License Renewal Processing
12/15/2020The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation passed an emergency rule to ensure all TDLR licensees with a license that expired between August 1, 2020, and November 30, 2020, now hold an “emergency license” valid for up to 120 days after their license expiration date.