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State Boards of Cosmetology
The Pro's and Con's of being a mobile nail technician
Regulations - Are mobile spas legal in your state? Thinking of starting a mobile spa business? The most commonly asked question is about the legality of "off premises" cosmetology services. While many state regulations don't actually ban services outside of traditional premises, some have a way of potentially stopping your business.
May 25 2006 - Salon Safety Rules to Prevent Infections Regulations to make Spa Treatments Safer For Illinoisans CHICAGO –Spa treatments are increasingly popular among both men and women in Illinois. To ensure that a trip to a nail salon or day spa doesn’t result in an infection caused by poor hygiene, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has new rules in place to mandate stringent cleaning and sanitation standards developed in coordination with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
May 5, 2006 - Dallas Salon Owner Fined $4,000 For Sanitation Violations AUSTIN – The owner of a Dallas nail salon has agreed to pay a $4,000 fine to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and also agreed to a probated suspension of his cosmetology license for sanitation violations at his salon that resulted in four customers contracting bacterial infections.
The 30 Minute Pedicure Can a pedicure be done in 30 minutes? When servicing a group of say 4-6 clients at an in-home party, it is critical to work quickly and efficiently. Carolyn McNairn of Mobile Beauty (www.mobilebeauty.ca) has been operating a one woman show for over 6 years and has perfected the 30 minute pedicure.
Texas amends cosmetology regulations AUSTIN - The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation today adopted new rules for the cosmetology and barbering professions that will better protect the health of the consumers who use their services.
Are you charging enough? - Pricing Your Services When you operate a mobile spa business in order to price your services you will have to do some research. First find out what other stationary spas are charging. Your services should be at least the same or higher. You shouldn't price your services lower then a stationary salon. You are providing a luxury service by coming to the client. You also have to take into consideration your gas and travel time. The South Carolina Board of Cosmetology Issues Safety Advisory on Footbath's The South Carolina Board of Cosmetology has learned of two cases of Mycobacterium skin infections in people who have had pedicures in salons in the state.
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Are Mobile Spa Businesses Legal?By Anthony Gray I am not a lawyer, but I feel like one after reading through almost all the cosmetology regulations for many of the states and provinces of the United States and Canada! I was searching for the defining statutes that explain the legality of mobile cosmetology. Well it is not very clear if in fact mobile spas are legal. Most of the regulations pertaining to cosmetology date back a long way, with amendments along the way and changes to the authorities that are charged with managing the licensing and regulations in each state and province. In addition to ensuring that cosmetologists of the different types are properly trained and tested, the boards of cosmetology set regulations regarding many things like the size of the sign outside a salon to the fact that you must carry your license with you if you are going to a morgue to style the hair of a deceased person. The most important thing, however, is hygiene. The recent spate of reported injuries and infections in the media have caused some boards of cosmetology to make amendments to regulations and issue warnings to the public, especially regarding foot spas. As reported in this website, a Dallas nail salon was recently fined $4000 and had their license suspended for sanitation violations causing harm to customers. The main reason why mobile beauty businesses are not addressed in regulations is that they cannot be inspected for violations. We always recommend that you use as many disposable items as possible in your mobile spa and also have regular customers purchase a kit that you can sell them for their personal use when you visit or if they often attend home spa parties. Always line your foot spa and use fresh water before each use. If mobile spa operators take precautions, our industry will never be called out and possibly banned or severly restricted. So what do the regulations say about performing services outside of a salon or spa? Generally it is recognised that services may be performed outside a place of business (read salon) occassionally. Often it is stated that the appointment must be booked through a licensed premises and that the cosmetologist carry their license with them. In some regulations it is stated clearly that it is permissable to perform services at an "event", which most certainly is an in-home spa party. Often it is stated that services outside a licensed premises can only be performed if the person is either incapacitated or dead. Some state boards have a distinct clause that prohibits outside services. There are many well publisized mobile spa businesses operate in many major cities such as New York, Toronto, Los Angeles and Chicago. It could be assumed that if these high profile businesses are not being closed down then there must be a particular way of interpreting the regulations. I am currently drafting some ideas for amendments to regulations that will clearly define the requirements for mobile spas and perhaps put our minds at ease over the future of our industry.
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