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Archive for October, 2009

Address-Free Licenses for Florida Barbers and Cosmetologists

October 9th, 2009 by BSD

Florida cosmetology law requires barbers and cosmetologists to post their license and picture where customers can see it.  Until Tuesday, October 6, home addresses were also required to be posted. This change gives cosmetologists and barbers comfort knowing that their personal information is no longer easily accessible to the public.
According to this article, Florida’s Department [...]

Illinois Tightens Hair Braiding Laws

August 20th, 2009 by BSD

Since 1985, Illinois has maintained that if you want to work in the cosmetology or beauty field, you must have a cosmetology license. In fact, all states require all cosmetologists be licensed to work on hair, nails and skin. But, when you offer such a niche service like hair braiding, that’s where the law becomes [...]

Barbers Just Want to be Barbers

August 6th, 2009 by BSD

Can you imagine the man down at the barber shop who cuts your father’s hair performing a Brazilian wax? How about giving manicures and pedicures? The answer is a resounding “no.” Many barbers just want to continue the barber shop tradition and keep the services they offer simple - haircuts and shaves. But in some [...]

Scamming in the Cosmetology Industry!

July 9th, 2009 by BSD

California cosmetology license-holders should keep an eye on their mailboxes for fishy-looking “bills.” This week, the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (Cal-BBC) posted a warning on its website of a scam targeting beauty licensees in the state.
The Cal-BBC warns that a business called the “California License Renewal Service” has been mailing fake “renewal notices” [...]

Bravo’s Shear Genius Season 3 Casting Call

March 13th, 2009 by BSD

Bravo is looking for licensed hairstylists to give them the opportunity to show America their beauty talent and creativity on the set of Shear Genius Season 3! Bravo says you do not need years of experience if you are licensed, “but no matter what, you do need to be creative, highly skilled, and ready to [...]