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
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.
Arkansas Proposes New Cosmetology Rules
08/11/2020The Arkansas Department of Health (the Department) is proposing numerous revisions to the “Rules for Cosmetology in Arkansas.” ASCP, AHP, and ANP have summarized the changes below. View a copy of the proposed revisions here (https://s3.amazonaws.com/govhawk-registers/AR_20200723_007.30.20-001_P-2...).
Texas House Bill No. 2847: Digitally Prearranged Services
07/27/2020The Texas Legislature passed House Bill No. 2847 (HB 2847) (https://legiscan.com/TX/text/HB2847/2019) in 2019, allowing certain barbering and cosmetology services to be scheduled through a digital network. The services must be performed by a licensed barber or cosmetologist and performed at a location not licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a cosmetology salon or barbershop. The bill added Section 1603.208.
California COVID-19 Update: New Guidelines for Personal Care Services and Outdoor Hair Salons
07/21/2020The California Department of Public Health issued new guidelines for Personal Care Services on July 20, 2020, for massage therapists, estheticians, cosmetologists, and nail professionals. Outdoor hair salons also have new guidelines. In addition, the Department of Consumer Affairs and the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) issued new guidance on July 20 regarding BBC licensees who intend to perform personal care services outdoors.
Personal Care Service Guidelines
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.
Florida Online Massage School Instruction
07/20/2020Distance learning has been approved by emergency rule for some subject areas effective July 15, 2020, through March 31, 2022.
Wyoming COVID-19 Update
07/17/2020RE: Information regarding your state’s safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to, and spread of, COVID-19 in the workplace.
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:
California COVID-19 Update: Personal Care Service Closures
07/13/2020Governor Newsom announced on July 13, 2020, that counties that have remained on the County Monitoring List for three consecutive days must close indoor businesses, which includes those offering personal care services as of July 13, 2020, “unless they can be modified to operate outside or by pick-up.” It has been interpreted that working outside is working outside of your establishment, so if you are required to have an establishment license, you are most likely not allowed to work outside.