Washington Personal Services Guidance—August Update
08/21/2020RE: Updates to guidelines require facial coverings for both client and service providers at all times.
Legislative Updates for Washington
Washington State Department of Licensing—Board of Cosmetology
Central Mail Center1125 Washington Street, SE
Olympia, WA 98504 Mail with No Payments
Cosmetology Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9026
Olympia, WA 98507 Forms with Payments
Cosmetology Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3856
Seattle, WA 98124-3401
Phone: 360-664-6626 | Fax: 360-664-2550 | Website: dol.wa.gov/ | Email: DOLCosmo@dol.wa.gov
Training hours required from a licensed esthetics school/program: 750, Master 1200
Washington Proposes Increasing Cosmetology Fees
08/17/2020The 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.
Washington Proposed Cosmetology Rule and Testing Centers
07/20/2020RE: Increasing online course instruction for cosmetology, barber, manicurist, and esthetician programs, and reopening cosmetology testing centers.
Washington Proposed Massage Therapy Rules and Board Applications
07/14/2020Board 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:
Washington COVID-19 State Update—Counties Enter Phase 2 on June 1, 2020
06/02/2020RE: 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
Washington Advisory Board Vacancies
02/21/2020There 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: