VA Rules and Regulations for Cosmetology, Barbering and Nail Tech

Endorsement

The method of obtaining a license by a person who is currently licensed in another state.

Physical Address

In order to receive a license as a barber, cosmetologist or nail technician, an applicant must disclose ____. A PO Box is not acceptable.

Two

All barber, cosmetologist or nail technician, barbershop and salon licenses shall expire ___ years from the last day of the month they were issued.

1500, 150

Curriculum and performance requirements shall be offered over a minimum of ____ clock hours for cosmetology and ____ hours for nail care.

Reception area

Each shop owner or school owner shall ensure that all current licenses, certificates, or permits issued by the boards are displayed in the ____ of the shop.

Before and after each use

Electrical clippers shall be disinfected:

wet disinfectant unit at her station

Each barber, cosmetologist and nail technician must have a:

45

The temporary permit shall remain in effect for 45 days following examination date.

a shop or salon license.

Any individual wishing to operate a barber, cosmetology or nail technician salon shall obtain:

December 31

All school licenses expire on ____ of each even numbered year.

DPOR (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation)

When a licensed or certified individual or entity fails to renew its license/certificate within 30 days following it's expiration date, they shall apply for reinstatement by submitting the reinstatement application and renewal fee to the:

Schools

_____ required to keep up graduation, termination or withdrawal written records of hours and performances showing what instruction the student has received for a period of five years.

Applicable license

Each shop/salon/or school owner shall ensure that no employee, licensee student or apprentice performs any service beyond the scope of practice for the:

Cover

To prevent contamination of the solution, a wet disinfection unit must have a:

10 minutes

Completely immerse clipper blades into an EPA-registered hospital grade solution for not less than:

hazardous or objectional airborne chemicals

The salon area shall be sufficiently ventilated to exhaust

acetone

Drill bits are to be soaked in ____ and scrubbed with a wire brush to remove foreign matter

temporary permit

A ____ to work under the supervision of a currently licensed barber, cosmetologist or nail technician may be issued only to applicants for initial licensure that the board finds eligible for examination.

30

In the event of closing of a barbershop, or cosmetology or nail salon, the board must be notified in writing within 30 days of the closing and the license must be returned to the board.

DPOR

The ____ will mail a renewal license to the licensee or certificate holder outlining the procedures for renewal.

Reinstatement

When a barber, cosmetologist or nail technician fails to renew her license within two years following the expiration date _____ reinstatement is no longer possible.

Name

All licensees, certificate holders and permit holders shall operate under the ___ in which the license, certificate or permit is issued.

Washable surface

The floor in the immediate area of the salon must be a:

Prohibited

Powder puffs, lip color, cheek color , sponges or styptic pencils that cannot be sanitized or sterilized are _____.

Antibacterial product prior to giving services to each client

All employees providing client services shall cleanse their hands with an:

Artificial nail

____ shall only be applied to a healthy, natural nail.

hospital grade

All wax pots will be cleaned and disinfected with a ____ and tuberculocidal disinfectant with no sticks left standing in the wax at any time.

Soiled

____ implements must be removed from the tops of work stations immediately after use.

All sharp tools, implements and heat producing applicances

___ and ___ shall be safely stored

Manufacturer's

Disinfectant solutions shall be used according to ____ directions.

Bathroom

The ____ must not be used as a work area or for open storage of chemicals.

Clean individual towels.

There must be antibacterial soap and ______ for client's use.

Free edge

A nail drill or motorized instrument shall only be used on the ________ of the nail.

Separated

Chemicals that could interact in a hazardous manner (oxidizers, catalysts and solvents) shall be ____ in storage.

Client

General areas for ___ use must be neat and clean with a waste receptacle for common trash.

Heat producing

____ appliances and equipment shall be in safe working order at all times.

powder

No alum or other astringent shall be used in stick form. Liquid or ____ must be used.

sanitized

Scissors, razors, clippers, nippers and all sharp-edged cutting instruments shall be ____ after each use with a disinfectant in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

clean towels and robes

_____ shall be used for each patron.

blood spill clean-up kit in the work area

Shops, salons and schools shall have a:

non-flammable

Flammable chemicals shall be stored in a ____ storage cabinet or a properly ventilated room.

FDA

No product shall be used in a manner that is disapproved by the:

sealed

Any disposable material making contact with blood or other bodily fluid shall be disposed of in a _______ plastic bag and removed from the shop/salon/school/facility in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Health.

hazard

The work area shall be free of clutter, trash and any other items which may cause a:

pre-sanitized

___ tools and implements, linens and equipment shall be stored for use in a sanitary enclosed cabinet or covered receptacle.

Chapter 7 of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia and the regulations of the board

The board may, in considering the totality of the circumstances, fine any licensee, certificate holder, or permit holder; suspend or revoke or refuse to renew or reinstate any license, certificate or permit; or deny any application issued under the provisions of:

handle

If the clipper blade cannot be removed, the use of a spray foam used according to the manufacturer's instructions will be acceptable provided that the disinfectant is an EPA-registered hospital grade and tuberculocidal solution and that the _____ is also disinfected by wiping with the disinfectant solution.

clients

A fully functional bathroom sin the same building with a working toilet and sink must be available for:

clean towel or neck strip

Whenever a haircloth is used, a __________ shall be placed around the neck of the patron to prevent the haircloth from touching the skin.

end papers

____ shall not be reused and shall be destroyed after every use.

pre-disinfected

After immersion, rinse articles, thoroughly dry with a clean paper towel, and and store in a clean _____ and dry cabinet, drawer or non-airtight covered container. Or leave the instruments in an EPA- registered disinfectant/storage solution used according to manufacturer's directions.

communicable infectious

Licensees shall take sufficient measures to prevent the transmission of _______ diseases and comply with the sanitation standards.

30 days

Any changes in the name, address or ownership of the shop or salon shall be reported to the board in writing within ____ of such changes.