WSR 23-16-051
PERMANENT RULES
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
[Filed July 26, 2023, 9:05 a.m., effective August 26, 2023]
Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.
Purpose: The department is removing the requirement for applicants to complete training before taking the license examination in accordance with HB 1017, passed during the 2023 legislative session, which allows applicants to register for or take their exam if they are within 100 hours of completing the required coursework.
Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending 2 [WAC 308-20-080 and 308-20-105].
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.16.030.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 23-11-154 on May 24[, 2023].
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 2, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at the Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: July 26, 2023.
Ellis Starrett
Rules and Policy Manager
OTS-4612.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 17-19-049, filed 9/12/17, effective 10/13/17)
WAC 308-20-080Minimum instruction ((guidelines))requirements for cosmetology, hair design, barbering, manicuring, esthetics and master esthetics training.
The minimum ((instruction guidelines for training required))training requirements for a student or apprentice to be eligible ((to take the license examination)) for licensure in the following professions shall include:
(1) For cosmetology:
(a) Theory of the practice of cosmetology including business practices and basic human anatomy and physiology;
(b) At least 100 hours of skills in the application of manicuring and pedicuring services;
(c) At least 100 hours of skills in the application of esthetics services;
(d) Shampooing including draping, brushing, scalp manipulations, conditioning and rinsing;
(e) Scalp and hair analysis;
(f) Hair cutting and trimming including scissors, razor, thinning shears and clippers;
(g) Hair styling including wet, dry and thermal styling, braiding and styling aids;
(h) Cutting and trimming of facial hair including beard and mustache design and eyebrow, ear and nose hair trimming;
(i) Artificial hair;
(j) Permanent waving including sectioning, wrapping, preperm test curl, solution application, processing test curl, neutralizing and removal of chemicals;
(k) Chemical relaxing including sectioning, strand test, relaxer application, and removal of chemicals;
(l) Hair coloring and bleaching including predisposition test and strand test, and measurement, mixing, application and removal of chemicals;
(m) Cleaning and disinfecting of individual work stations, individual equipment and tools and proper use and storage of linens;
(n) Diseases and disorders of the scalp, hair, skin and nails;
(o) Safety including proper use and storage of chemicals, implements and electrical appliances;
(p) First aid as it relates to cosmetology; and
(q) Not all training may be on mannequins.
(2) For hair design:
(a) Theory of the practice of hair design including business practices and basic human anatomy and physiology;
(b) Shampooing including draping, brushing, scalp manipulations, conditioning and rinsing;
(c) Scalp and hair analysis;
(d) Hair cutting and trimming including scissors, razor, thinning shears and clippers;
(e) Hair styling including wet, dry and thermal styling, braiding and styling aids;
(f) Cutting and trimming of facial hair including beard and mustache design and eyebrow, ear and nose hair trimming;
(g) Artificial hair;
(h) Permanent waving including sectioning, wrapping, preperm test curl, solution application, processing test curl, neutralizing and removal of chemicals;
(i) Chemical relaxing including sectioning, strand test, relaxer application, and removal of chemicals;
(j) Hair coloring and bleaching including predisposition test and strand test, and measurement, mixing, application and removal of chemicals;
(k) Cleaning and disinfecting of individual work stations, individual equipment and tools and proper use and storage of linens;
(l) Diseases and disorders of the scalp and hair;
(m) Safety including proper use and storage of chemicals, implements and electrical appliances;
(n) First aid as it relates to hair design; and
(o) Not all training may be on mannequins.
(3) For barbering:
(a) Theory of the practice of barbering services and business practices and basic human anatomy and physiology;
(b) Shampooing including draping, brushing, scalp manipulations, conditioning and rinsing;
(c) Scalp and hair analysis;
(d) Hair cutting and trimming including scissors, razor, thinning shears and clippers;
(e) Hair styling, wet, dry and thermal styling and styling aids;
(f) Cutting and trimming of facial hair including shaving, beard and mustache design and eyebrow, ear and nose hair trimming;
(g) Artificial hair;
(h) Cleaning and disinfecting of individual work stations, individual equipment and tools and proper use and storage of linens;
(i) Diseases and disorders of the skin, scalp and hair;
(j) Safety including proper use of implements and electrical appliances;
(k) First aid as it relates to barbering; and
(l) Not all training may be on mannequins.
(4) For manicuring:
(a) Theory in the practice of manicuring and pedicuring services, business practices and basic human anatomy and physiology;
(b) Artificial nails including silk, linen, fiberglass, acrylic, gel, powder, extensions and sculpting, preparation, application, finish and removal;
(c) Cleaning, shaping and polishing of nails of the hands and feet and treatment of cuticles;
(d) Cleaning and disinfecting of individual work station, individual equipment and tools and proper use and storage of linens;
(e) Diseases and disorders of the nails of the hands and feet;
(f) Safety including proper use and storage of chemicals, implements and electrical appliances;
(g) First aid as it relates to manicuring and pedicuring; and
(h) Not all training may be on mannequins.
(5) For esthetics:
Theory in the practice of esthetics services, business practices and basic human anatomy and physiology (750 hours):
(a) Care of the skin compresses, massage, facials, wraps, masks, exfoliation, use of electrical or mechanical appliances or chemical compounds;
(b) Temporary removal of superfluous hair of the skin by means including tweezing, waxing, tape, chemicals, lotions, creams, sugaring, threading, mechanical or electrical apparatus and appliances;
(c) Cleaning and disinfecting of individual work stations, individual equipment and tools and proper use and storage of linens;
(d) Diseases and disorders of the skin;
(e) Safety including proper use and storage of chemicals, implements and electrical appliances;
(f) First aid as it relates to esthetics; and
(g) Not all training may be on mannequins.
(6) Master esthetics (450 additional hours):
Theory in the practice of master esthetics, business practices, and basic human anatomy and physiology including all of subsection (4) of this section and the following:
(a) Laser, light frequency, radio frequency, ultrasound, and plasma practices;
(b) Medium depth chemical peels;
(c) Advanced client assessment, documentation, and indications/contraindications;
(d) Pretreatment and post-treatment procedures;
(e) Lymphatic drainage and advanced facial massage;
(f) Advanced diseases and disorders of the skin; and
(g) Advanced theories; alternative, touch, and spa body treatments.
(h) The use of medical devices during instruction of the master esthetics curriculum must comply with state law and rules, including any laws that require delegation or supervision by a licensed health professional acting within the scope of practice of that health professional. A detailed written explanation of how the course will be taught must be submitted and approved by the department.
(7) Online training curriculums must be approved by the department.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 13-24-042, filed 11/26/13, effective 1/1/14)
WAC 308-20-105Minimum instruction requirements for instructor-trainees.
The minimum ((instruction))training requirements for a student to be eligible ((to take the examination to be licensed))for licensure as an instructor shall include((, but not be limited to)):
(1) Preparation for classroom activities including, but not limited to:
(a) Choice of teaching methods;
(b) Classroom setup;
(c) Topic/subject matter;
(d) Written lesson plans;
(e) Student assignments;
(f) Materials and supplies; and
(g) Recordkeeping.
(2) Presentation of information including, but not limited to:
(a) Lectures;
(b) Demonstrations;
(c) Questions and answers;
(d) Project methods; and
(e) Discussions.
(3) Application of practice including, but not limited to:
(a) Clinic supervision;
(b) Classroom management; and
(c) Client relations.
(4) Evaluation by the instructor-trainee of the student's understanding and performance including, but not limited to:
(a) Written/practical assessment; and
(b) Communication skills.