PA Cosmetology Laws Latest 2023 Graded A

PA Cosmetology Laws Latest 2023 Graded A Act The act of May 3, 1933, known as the Cosmetology Law Board The State Board of Cosmetology Bureau The Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs of the Commonwealth of PA The Practice of Cosmetology without license is prohibited when? Unlawful for any person to practice or teach cosmetology, for compensation without a license. First offense $500.00 Second offense Formal Action What types of individual licenses are there? Teacher, Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Nail Technician and Natural Hair Braider. How many hours of Instruction for Natural Hair Braider? 300 How long can both theory and practical portions of the exam be taken and passed? Both portions must be passed in one year. What are the requirements for Cosmetology Teacher's Exam? 18 years of age or older,completed 12th grade education, possess cosmetology license, completed 500 hours of instruction in a teacher curriculum in a licensed school of cosmetology What are the requirements of a cosmetologist's exam? 16 years of age or older and a good moral character. A completed 10th grade or its equivalent or recieved training from the Bureau of Rehabilitation in the Dept. of Labor and Industry.Must have completed 1250 holurs of education at a school of cosmetology. Tenth Grade is not required if applicant is a vetern or thirty five years of age.Completed hours must be not less than 8 consecutive months as a daytime student and not less than 15 for nightime student. How many hours must a Apprentice have completed? 2,000 How many hours for Esthetician? 300 How many hours for Nail Technician? 200 How many hours of credit for barbers towards their cosmetology license? 550 How long is a Temporary license valid? Nine months How should licenses and permits be displayed? Salon license shall be displayed in a conspicuous place on the salon's business premises. Individual licenses should be readily available for inspection at the place of employment of the individual holding the license or permit. How long for renewal of licenses? Licenses expire at bi-annual intervals How long can a license be in escrow? Less than five years. Any license that has expired or in escrow for at least 5 years shall retake and pass the practical part of the examinatioin for that license. What must be required to submit when applying for a salon license? Salon Application to the State Board, Sketch plan of layout of salon, a name and license # of the individual who will be managing the salon, License will not be issused untill the Board inspects the salon. What must be done for a change of location or physical dimensions of salon? Shop license is only valid for the location stated on license, must submit application for change and pay fee. Who can manage a salon? Every salon owner shall designate a person in charge of the salon in the owner's absence, name of manager shall be in a conspicuous place.Must have cosmetologist license. Can a booth be rented in PA? Rental or booth space is prohibited in PA What is the sanitary use of towels? Only clean cloth or disposable towels shall be used on clients. Unused towels must be kept in closed container. Soiled must be put immediately in closed container. Towel or neck strip must be used around the neck to prevent cape from touching skin. What is the law concerning discrimination? It is prohibited for any person to refuse, withhold from, or deny to any person because of race, color, religious creed, ancestry or natural orgin, either directly or indirectly, any of the accommodations, advantages facilities or privileges of a cosmetology, esthetician, or nail technology salon. How must sharp inmplements be stored? Sharp implements must be stored upright with the points down or in a protective case. Follow________________and the regulations and instructions of the federal Food and Drug Administratin that appear on chemical package. Directions of the manufacturer A client may not be left unattended during any chemical service True Electrical appliances shall be installed properly and grounded. ...True What is the required salon floor space? One licensee shall have a minimum area of 180 . with a minimum width of 10 ft.Additional area of at least 60 sq ft. is required for each additional licensee in the shop. Entrance to a salon that is in a private home shall permit clients to enter the salon through the house. False A salon must have adequate lavatories on the premises. True A salon does not have to display a sign that is a visible indication to the public that it is a cosmetology salon. False Services outside a salon must be with the permission of the employing salon to a person at their residences and to persons who are confined to institutions. True, It is unlawful to practice cosmetology for pay outside of a salon however you must have the permission of the salon to render a service and keep records. What is the Equipment needed of a Cosmetology Student? One shampoo cape, one pair of scisssors, one haircutting razor, tow brushes, six combs, a min. of 100 pin curl clips, complete tools for manicuring including emery boards, pusher and brush, tweezers, carrying case of suffcient size to accommodate the student's supplies and a cosmetology textbook. What is the minimum area with a school with a max of 25 enrolled students? 2750 sq. ft, exclusive of office space and lavatory . for which shall be devoted to classroom instruction with additional 9 sq. ft. is required for each additional student. School shall have separate lavatory facilities on premises for male and female students. True When should reports be submitted to the State? Reports need to be submitted by April 15, JUly 15, October 15, and January 15.Copies must be available upon request and retained at a minimum of seven years. Can hours be transfered to another school? Transfers must have a notarized transcript from original school listing students's hours.A school that enrolls a transfer student must obtain a notarized transcript listing students's hours. When can services be done by students? Students are permitted to work on services at 300 hours of instruction. The sign "all work in the school done by students only" and "Charges for reasonable cost of materials only" should be displayed in a conspicuous place. How many hours may daytime students earn? 8 hours a day and a max of 40 per week. A student can not earn more than 8 hours per day. How many hours can a nighttime student earn? 4 hours per night and a max of 20 hrs per week. Students are required to keep their stations clean and to assist in general clean-up and other duties. True How many hours are apprentices required to complete? 2,000 How many apprentices per salon is allowed? 2 Is there any regulations with the State Board of Cosmetology regarding a tanning unit? The board does not prescribe or enforce any regulatioin prohibiting the use of any type of tanning unit. What is ratio of student to teacher in the classroom in PA? 25 students to one teacher.