Washington Advisory Board Seeking New Members
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Washington
Washington State Department of Licensing—Board of Cosmetology
Central Mail Center1125 Washington Street, SE
Olympia, WA 98504 Mail with No Payments
Cosmetology Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9026
Olympia, WA 98507 Forms with Payments
Cosmetology Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 3856
Seattle, WA 98124-3401
Phone: 360-664-6626 | Fax: 360-664-2550 | Website: dol.wa.gov/ | Email: DOLCosmo@dol.wa.gov
Training hours required from a licensed esthetics school/program: 750, Master 1200
Regulation Type:
Microblading:
Tattoo license may be required
Permanent make-up:
Tattoo license may be required
Eyelash extensions/lash-brow tinting:
Yes
Laser/IPL:
Yes as to both with Master Esthetician license
Microdermabrasion:
Unclear
Microneedling:
Unclear
Chemical Peels:
Esthetician can perform light/superficial peels;
master esthetician can perform "medium depth" peels
Radio Frequency:
Unclear
Early Exam Access Now Available to Eligible Washington Students
Washington bill may expedite licensure for estheticians
Washington Increasing Cosmetology Fees November 22, 2022
For the first time since 2019, the Washington Department of Licensing has updated cosmetology fees
Washington to Modify Cosmetology Fees
Cosmetology fees go into effect November 15, 2022
New COVID-19 Measure: WA Bill Extends License Renewal Through June 30, 2023
House Bill 1930 extends license renewal for beauty professionals and instructors
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Washington State Department of Licensing - Board of Cosmetology
12/17/2021Washington Issues a New COVID-19 Guidance Document
07/12/2021Businesses and professions licensed by Washington’s Department of Licensing—including licensed estheticians—no longer need to follow industry-specific guidance documents developed by the governor’s office. Read on to review the new guidance estheticians should follow issued by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
New Virtual Inspection Process in Washington
03/23/2021The Washington PLSS Inspections Unit is introducing a virtual inspection process for all businesses licensed under the cosmetology program. This includes businesses that provide cosmetology, hair design, barbering, esthetics, master esthetics, or manicuring services.
Washington Advisory Board Vacancies for Private School Representative and Apprentice Salon Representative
02/23/2021There are two vacancies on the Washington Cosmetology, Hair Design, Barber, Manicurist, Esthetician, and Master Esthetician Advisory Board. If you are interested in serving a three-year term on the Advisory Board, complete an application form before the March 8, 2021, deadline.
Washington Advisory Board Vacancy
12/07/2020There is currently one vacancy on the Washington Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, Manicuring and Hair Design Advisory Board. The vacant seat is for an esthetician. Applicants must be currently practicing licensees who have been engaged in the practice of esthetics for at least three years.
Washington Personal Services Guidance—August Update
08/21/2020RE: Updates to guidelines require facial coverings for both client and service providers at all times.
Washington Proposes Increasing Cosmetology Fees
08/17/2020The Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) (https://www.dol.wa.gov/) is proposing to increase cosmetology and other personal services fees. If the proposed revisions are adopted, the fee increases will be effective November 2020.
Washington Proposed Cosmetology Rule and Testing Centers
07/20/2020RE: Increasing online course instruction for cosmetology, barber, manicurist, and esthetician programs, and reopening cosmetology testing centers.
Washington Proposed Massage Therapy Rules and Board Applications
07/14/2020Board Applications
The Washington Board of Massage is accepting applications for a professional member. Applications are due by August 14, 2020. They are seeking candidates with a diverse background and those who represent various regions of the state. Requirements are as follows:
Washington COVID-19 State Update—Counties Enter Phase 2 on June 1, 2020
06/02/2020RE: Information regarding your state’s back-to-practice permission date and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to, and spread of, COVID-19 in the workplace.
Phase 2 Counties Permission to Practice June 1, 2020
Estheticians, Hair Professionals, Nail Professionals
Washington Advisory Board Vacancies
02/21/2020There are currently five vacancies on the Washington Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, Manicuring and Hair Design Advisory Board. If you are interested in serving on the Advisory Board and believe you meet the qualifications, please complete the application form (https://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/600004A.pdf) before the March 8, 2020 deadline. The Advisory Board is seeking to fill the following positions: