New Hair Design License in Washington State?

beauty-college-everettThere is a new bill that is currently being proposed in Olympia to introduce a new type of Cosmetology License.  It is referred to as House Bill 2512.  It contains a few different proposals, but one of the most notable proposal is it will introduce a “Hair Design” License.  This new license would be a hybrid of the current barbering license and cosmetology license.   It will consist of 1400 hours and will cover everything in cosmetology less the skin and nails.  Another way you could describe it is a barbering license that includes chemical applications.

The language that is being introduce for this new license is key.  In its current definition in the bill, “Hair design” means the practice of arranging, dressing, cutting, trimming, styling, extensions, weaving, shampooing, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, straightening, curling, bleaching, lightening, coloring, mustache and beard design, and massage of the scalp.”

There are both proponents and opponents to the bill.  Proponents support it because it will allow people to choose what they want to do;  they are not forced to go an extended amount of school to cover areas that they don’t have an interest in.    It would shorten it up by 200 hours, roughly a 4-6 weeks of schooling.   Opponents share that the Cosmetology license in its current form has truly served the public and the professional.  An additional 4-6 weeks of school makes the Cosmetologist more well rounded and also allows more transferability for our stylist when they move to different states.

I haven’t yet made up my mind and would love to hear your thoughts!  Write them below!

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Frank Trieu
Vice President of Business Development & Industry Relations

Frank Trieu is a cosmetology industry leader, and despite his accomplishments and accolades, he still prioritizes students on the Evergreen campus. Through building relationships within the community and local salons, retail stores, and spas, he helps facilitate job placements for aspiring beauty professionals using his expansive network.

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Alisha m
Alisha m
10 years ago

What is the point of cutting the class by 200 hours, hands on training, chemistry, and other classes with nails and skin can be beneficial in the cosmetology license.

Heather Bailey
Heather Bailey
10 years ago

It seems to me that the more practice the better and the more confident the future professionals are with the current laws. I like the idea of learning more “barbering” in the cosmetology, but on the other hand that is something that someone could take continuing ed hours for or apprentice to learn something more specific. I would like to see Cosmetology actually increase in hours and bring the artificial nails back into it as well. Transfer-ability is another problem as well like you stated Mr. Frank. I will be curious to see what happens 🙂

Heather
Heather
10 years ago

Hi Mr. Frank!! Like I was saying I would like to see artificial nails brought into the Cosmetology program, I think the hands on knowledge of acrylics would be nice as we briefly discuss it during the nail chapter, it would make more sense if the future cosmo could do it practically to help w/ understanding the questions asked during the written test. Also, because of transfer-ability, for instance last time I checked California required that as part of a license, if a newer cosmetologist. The laws are ever changing there as well so I may be off on that as I have not checked recently. I think WA is as you said a good median, that is just a personal preference for me 🙂 I do miss you all and plan on coming by to say hi soon!! Hope all is well w/ your family.

John
John
10 years ago

There honestly isn’t that much more to learn about the skin, and nails since it is just the basics. I don’t really see the point in shaving those too topics off. Also knowing the skin is helpful for scalp issues.