ASCP is in favor of Senate Bill 803 to further the sunset of the Barbering and Cosmetology Board, with some suggested amendments. ASCP is concerned about deregulating haircutting, hairstyling, and eyelash extensions, and including massage in the scope of practice for estheticians. ASCP details the potential negative impact on public health and safety.
We are in favor of Senate Bill 803, furthering the sunset of the Barbering and Cosmetology Board, with some suggested amendments. We are concerned about the deregulation of haircutting and hairstyling currently in the bill.
The 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.
At this time, all Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensed individuals in California are allowed to practice—except Los Angeles County estheticians performing facial services that require client masks to be removed. Consider contacting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to help LA estheticians return to practice.
The 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.
Starting 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.
House Bill 2325 (HB 2325) has been introduced in West Virginia this legislative session and would impact skin care, hair, and nail professionals. HB 2325 seeks to eliminate continuing education requirements for licensed individuals and would initiate the deregulation of cosmetology.
There are two vacancies on the Washington Cosmetology, Hair Design, Barber, Manicurist, Esthetician, and Master Esthetician Advisory Board. If you are interested in serving a three-year term on the Advisory Board, complete an application form before the March 8, 2021, deadline.
Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.81, announcing that businesses offering personal care services in Orange Zone areas may resume operations beginning December 14, 2020.
Governor Whitmer extended an executive order regarding no removal of face masks for services, which includes facials and beard trims.
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