License Renewals and CE Rule Updates
Renewals for the 2011 licenses began July 1, 2011. Licensees renewing for the first time are not eligible for online renewal and must renew by mail.
New regulations significantly change the administration of cosmetic art continuing education for the Board, licensees and providers. We hope the following list will assist licensees in the transition.
Effective April 1, 2012 licensees must:
- Maintain records of course title, description, date, address of location and number of hours earned
- Ensure at least 50% of subject matter broadens the knowledge of the cosmetic art profession (instructors – 50% teacher training techniques/and enhance the ability to communicate)
- After completion of these requirements date and sign affirmation of course completion. All licensees may be subject to audit and must provide records of course title, description, date, address of location and number of hours earned if requested by the Board.
Course providers no longer need submit course applications, packets, lesson plans, schedules or attendee information directly to the Board. Should you have any questions or if we can be of other assistance please do not hesitate to contact our office.
License status can be verified and printed online.
Natural Hair Care Information Update
During the last session of the North Carolina General Assembly a bill was passed and signed into law by Governor Bev Perdue that pushes the deadline for natural hair care specialists to become licensed to July 1, 2012. Current natural hair care practitioners will have until June 30, 2012 to obtain licensure by passing the state board examination (written and practical) developed by NIC, the Board's testing provider. Natural hair care salons will also be required to become licensed by June 30, 2012. Examinations (written and practical) may be taken in any order, there is NO requirement to pass one portion before the other is taken.
Please note: The Board itself has no jurisdiction to change this law or its effective date.
Cosmetologists are licensed to practice natural hair care and need not obtain an additional natural hair care license.
Additional Information about Natural Hair Care Licensing
Notifications
A disinfectant jar located at each individual styling station, including manicuring tables, is not necessary. The proper sanitation procedure requires washing implements in warm soapy water, drying, immersion in the disinfectant solution according to manufacturer's directions, rinsing, drying and storing in a clean closed container. Licensee/Students should have, at each station, a closed container for disinfected implements and a closed container for soiled implements.
Dermaplaning is not within the scope of practice of our licensees. § 88B2. Definitions. (11a) Esthetics. - Refers to any of the following practices: giving facials; applying makeup; performing skin care; removing superfluous hair from the body of a person by use of creams, tweezers, or waxing; applying eyelashes to a person, including the application of eyelash extensions, brow or lash color; beautifying the face, neck, arms, or upper part of the human body by use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams; surface manipulation in relation to skin care; or cleaning or stimulating the face, neck, ears, arms, hands, bust, torso, legs, or feet of a person by means of hands, devices, apparatus, or appliances along with the use of cosmetic preparations, antiseptics, tonics, lotions, or creams.