Advisory Board Meeting Minutes

Excerpts from the November 10, 2008 Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics and Manicuring Advisory Board Meeting Minutes held in Vancouver, Wash.

Board Members Present:

Anne Martin, Chair, Sylvia Garcia, Vice Chair, James Moran, Kathleen Sather, Mary Tanneberg, Janiece Hoggatt, Larry Geiger

Staff present:

Susan Colard, Assistant Administrator

Lawna Knight, Administrative Assistant

Anne Martin discussed the importance of board members to fully engage in their positions on the board, representing the profession that they were appointed for and making contributions on behalf of that profession.

Sylvia Garcia and Anne Martin will be working on the bylaws over the next few months and will be bringing a draft of them to the January board meeting for comments and review. These will include requirements for board member terms and their staggered expirations, Board member expectations, new board member training and other items.

Deborah Roope announced that Washington won the vote to host the 2010 NIC Annual Conference.

Apprentice Program Stats

November 2008-12 member salons

2 more have been accepted to start in 2009
3 more have sent in requests
6 RSI licensed instructors, 3 in Seattle,
2 in Wenatchee and 1 in Spokane
4 Nail apprentices
2 Esthetician apprentices
14 Cosmetology apprentices
3 Esthetician Apprenticed and
1 cosmetology licensed in 2008
84% pass rates on practical exams
89% pass rates on written exams

DL Roope Administrations/PSI Exams

Deborah Roope presented on the DL Roope Administration process and history. She covered the need for the decision to either take off or leave in the lip waxing procedure. Most states have voted to have it taken out because it is very similar to the brow waxing.

Kathleen Sather asked if there was only facial waxing in the exams. Deborah stated that there are other exams that can be used for body waxing. Kathleen noted the concern of burning and tearing of skin that wouldn’t be addressed with a simulated product like play dough or honey for an exam.

Deborah stated that they are expected to treat the simulated substance as though it were the hot wax. The board stated that they didn’t believe the lip waxing was necessary.

Susan Colard will take this back to the Department for discussion and will send an email to DL Roope Adminsitrations with the final decision.

Anne Martin asked the reason why they could not use actual wax in the exam. Deborah explained that the handling and application of the product did not warrant the need for using actual wax.

Sylvia Garcia commented that DL Roope Administrations always work for the benefit of the student in their processes. They are very professional and helpful whenever she or her students had worked with them.

Deborah Roope also proposed the barber exam has non-critical areas of blow drying and thermal that could be taken out. Most states have taken those out of their exams. She reasoned that the reciprocity of the exam is available still if the 3 critical areas are addressed in the exam.

Susan Colard stated that due to those areas being specified in the curriculum section of the law that it may not be as easy to redact. This will be an agenda item for the January meeting.

The Cosmetology exam also has a few non-critical areas: the basic facial and manicure that the State could choose not to use. Again, most states choose to only use the critical areas. The exam is taking four hours currently.

Next School Overview is scheduled for 2009.

Braiding Update

The Board would like to know the position of the Department on the licensing of braiding. Deborah Roope explained that the NIC offers a national exam called Natural Hair Braiding. Anne Martin requested on behalf of the Board that due to there being a national exam, there is a need for licensing on braiding and this should be noted and told to the Director.

Fish Pedicures

October 1, 2008 the Department stated its position that the procedure of fish pedicures would not be allowed due to the inability to sanitize the fish. The Department of Health has responded as well stating that it is not safe due to the transmission of diseases.

The Department of Licensing had a conference call at the NIC annual conference for a vote of support to not legalizing fish pedicures. They were not ready to do so until they consulted with their legal advisors.

For a complete version of the minutes, please go the Department of Licensing Web site at www.dol.gov/business/cosmetology.

2009 Advisory Board Meeting Schedule

March 16, 2009
Department of Licensing
405 Blacklake Blvd, Olympia, WA

May 11, 2009
Hilton Garden Inn
701 North Young Street
Kennewick, WA | (509)735-4600

July 13, 2009
DoubleTree Hotel
322 North Spokane Falls Court
Spokane, WA | (509) 744-2311

September 14, 2009
Hilton Garden Inn
401 East Yakima Avenue
Yakima, WA | (509) 454-1111

November 9, 2009
Homewood Suites Hotel
701 SE Columbia Shores Blvd.
Vancouver, WA | (360) 750-1100

Numbers In Style

Dept. of Licensing Active Licenses
Operators 53,321
Personal Service 239
Salons 11,789
Schools 92
Mobile Unit 13

Renew Online

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

Health & Safety Tip:

Prohibited substances, instruments and practices

No establishment or school may have on the premises cosmetic products containing hazardous substances which have been banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in cosmetic products. Use of 100% liquid methyl methacrylate monomer and methylene chloride products are prohibited. No product must be used in a manner that is disapproved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Any razor-edged tool, which is designed to remove calluses.
Neck and nail dusters to remove debris from client.

Workshops to Re-Write Laws and Rules

We will be conducting workshops in the afternoon of the Advisory Board meetings and all day long on the dates listed below. Everyone is encouraged to attend and participate in this process.

Dates:
April 13, 2009
June 8, 2009
August 10, 2009
Oct. 12, 2009
Location:
Department of Licensing,
405 Black Lake Blvd., Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 664-6643

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
Administrative Assistant - Lawna Knight

Board Members:
Chair, Anne Martin
Vice Chair, Sylvia Garcia
Larry Geiger
Gary Howse
Janice Hoggatt
James Moran
Kathleen Sather
Mary Tanneberg
Jefff Oslon