October 2008 > Washington
Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics and Manicuring Advisory Board
State of Washington, Dept. of Licensing
P.O. Box 9048, Olympia • Washington 98507
(360) 664-6626 • email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology
Cosmetology Advisory Board Members:
• Anne Martin, Chair — esthetician
• Sylvia Garcia, Vice Chair — vocational school
• Larry Geiger — cosmetologist
• Kathleen Sather — manicurist, esthetician
• Gary Howse — private school
• Mary Tanneberg — cosmetologist, esthetician
• James Moran — manicurist
• Janiece Hoggatt — apprentice representative
• Vacant — public member
• Vacant — barber
Upcoming Board Meeting
Upcoming Workshop
Department of Licensing, Business and Professions Bldg 2, Rm 209
405 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia, WA 98502 | (360) 664-6626
(a) All tools and implements, including; reusable skin cleaning sponges and skin care bowls, must be sanitized and disinfected or disposed of after service on each client.
(b) When used according to the manufacturer’s instructions, each of the following is an approved method of disinfecting tools and implements after they are cleaned of debris:
(i) Complete immersion or spray with an EPA-registered hospital grade disinfectant solution of the object(s) or portion(s) thereof to be disinfected; or
(ii) Steam sterilizer, registered and listed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; or
(iii) Dry heat sterilizer, registered and listed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or Canadian certification.
(c) All sanitized and disinfected tools and implements must be kept in a sanitizer or closed nonairtight container.
(d) All disinfecting solutions and/or agents must be kept at manufacturer recommended strengths to maintain effectiveness, be free from foreign material and be available for immediate use at all times the location is open for business.
(e) Nail files, cosmetic make-up sponges, buffer blocks, sanding bands, toe separators or sleeves, orangewood sticks, and disposable nail bits which have not been approved for disinfection and reuse, must be given to the client or discarded after service on each client. Presence of these articles in the work area will be prima facie evidence of reuse.
Editor’s Note: This letter will be mailed soon to all licensed salons regarding the use of fish to provide pedicuring services.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
PO Box 9026, Olympia, Washington 98507-9020
TO: Salon Owners
FROM: Cosmetology Program
The Department of Licensing has had the opportunity to observe the fish pedicure procedure. The purpose of this letter is to clarify the Department’s position on this service.
Fish pedicures include the care for the skin and cuticles of the feet and therefore, fall under the sanitation and disinfection rules in WAC 308-20-110. Those rules require that all tools and implements be sanitized, disinfected or disposed of after service on each client. Due to the inability of salons to meet these requirements in regards to the fish, and to protect consumers from the possibility of infection and disease, these rules do not allow for fish pedicures in Washington State.
If you have questions or comments please contact us at (360) 664-6626. Or, you may send a fax to (360) 664-2550, or send written correspondence to the Department of Licensing, Business and Professions Division, Post Office Box 9026, Olympia, Washington 98507-9649.
The history of cosmetology is a long one, dating back in ancient times. Since everyone in the ancient world was either a master or servant, the history of cosmetology began as a skilled trade among the servant class, and Egyptian woman had perfected the art of using ochres, and dyes on their cheeks and eyes, as depicted in Egyptian art. Many of the Egyptian women and men wore wigs, and the wig stylist appeared very early in the history of cosmetology. Egyptians had also perfected the art of extracting essential oils from herbs, the same procedure that is used for making essential oils today.
The Romans and Greeks prized their baths, which were like today’s spa treatments, and the Greco-Roma bathouse plays an important role in the history of cosmetology. Men as well as women had skin and hair treatments as well as steam baths to open their pores.
According to Roman poetry, early cosmetologists had perfected something like a hair permanent. No details are given in the poem about how the woman obtained her curly locks, but the Romans perhaps perfected something like a curling iron heated on a fire. This is the first mention in the history of cosmetology of creating a curly look.
The religiosity of the Middle Ages meant a temporary lull in the history of cosmetology, as mystics were, in general, concerned more with spiritual perfection than good looks. Women usually covered their hair with cloths and wore no makeup. The history of cosmetology had another golden age during the 18th century, with curly locks piled high in towers of tresses, powdered faces, and the famous “beauty mark” made with a kohl pencil. The history of cosmetology often sees constant fluctuation between the “natural look” and highly adorned effects depending on the mood of the times.
Cosmetologist, Manicurist, Estheticians, Barbers, Instructors, Salon/Shops, Personal Services Operators, and Mobil Services Operators can renew licenses online. Watch for your Notice to Renew in the mail and if you are eligible, you will receive a password and the website address. Visa or MasterCard are required for online payment. Visit our Website! www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology
For the most current information on the cosmetology program, visit our web site at http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology. If you need to contact us, we can be reached at (360) 664-6626, or write to: Department of Licensing, Business and Profession Cosmetology Section, PO Box 9048, Olympia, Washington 98507
Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics and Manicuring Advisory Board
State of Washington, Dept. of Licensing
P.O. Box 9048, Olympia • Washington 98507
(360) 664-6626 • email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology
Staff Members:
Director — Liz Luce
Administrator — Trudie Touchette
Assistant Administrator — Susan Colard
Program Manager — Rosie McGrew
Secretary Administrative — Kendra Heath
Board Members:
Chair, Anne Martin
Vice Chair, Sylvia Garcia
Larry Geiger
Gary Howse
Tom Johnson
James Moran
Kathleen Sather
Mary Tanneberg
Joan Waldron
