Reyna Almonte, owner of Aromazul Day Spa on Greenwood Avenue in Bethel, advises her clients to stay away from skin care products containing alcohol. “It will dry up the surface of the skin,” she said.

Instead, she recommends they exfoliate at least twice a week, a process that removes dead skin cells.

Almonte learned about skin care in 2006 when she trained as an aesthetician at the Institute of Aesthetic Arts & Sciences on Main Street South in Southbury.

The institute was founded in 1987 by Kathy Shingara and offers classes in skin care, makeup artistry, nail care, hair removal, microdermabrasion and oxygen therapy.

“A large part of this job involves talking to clients and getting to know what their skin care needs are,” said Shingara, 63, a licensed cosmetologist with more than 40 years of experience in the industry. “At most of the salons or spas people go to, they are asked to pick their treatment. I don’t agree with this, since many of them don’t know what kind of treatment is best for their type of skin.

“In our school, we specially train our students to address clients’ concerns and then offer our opinions. We walk them through the entire process so they can understand what we’re doing and how we’re doing it,” said Shingara, an Oxford resident.

Almonte, who worked in the clerical field for 11 years, became interested in a career in skin care after receiving a facial one day. “I fell in love with it. It was so relaxing,” said Almonte, 42, a Bethel resident. “I knew that I wanted to make other people feel as good as I did.”

Almonte’s sister, Diamela Urena, also has graduated from the Institute of Aesthetic Arts & Sciences and is a part-time aesthetician at the Aromazul Day Spa.

“One thing I learned from IAAS is that your skin problems can greatly improve by making just a few changes to your environment,” said Urena, 41, of Southbury. “One of these is to avoid being outdoors during peak traffic times. Car fumes and other outside debris go into the air and get into your skin cells and age them.”

Almonte’s friend, Eva DeLara, also recently graduated from the institute. Although she has been a nail technician for the past nine years at Dawn’s Pizzazz-Artistic Group & Day Spa on West Street in Danbury, she now works there as an aesthetician, as well.

“I learned some great makeup tips,” said DeLara, 41, a Danbury resident. One of them is contouring. “If you want to make your nose look smaller, use dark foundation on your nose bridge and lighter foundation on top of your nose.”

Shingara said she is confident there will always be jobs in the skin care industry despite the economy.

“In tough times, when you’re hearing nothing but bad news all around you, we all like to escape for an hour to get pampered,” she said. “That’s why companies like Avon have stayed in business for so many years — even a little lipstick makes you feel better.”

– The Institute of Aesthetic Arts & Sciences, 800 Main St. S., Suite 110, is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Call 262-6070 or visit www.IAASCT.com.

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Iatria Spa And Health Center Selected As Flagship Location For U.S. Launch Of New Skin Diagnostic Aid

Dave Mangrum, president and CEO of Iatria Spa and Health Center, has announced that the spa has been selected by IntuiSkin, a subsidiary of MEMSCAP (NYSE Euronext: MEMS), the leading provider of innovative solutions based on MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) technology, as one of five nationwide flagship locations for the United States rollout of the company’s newest product line, IOMA™. A unique concept that puts technology at the service of the skin, Skin Evidence for IOMA™ is medical equipment that serves as a patented skin diagnostic aid.

Currently available throughout Europe and Australia, the tool analyzes the skin in the following areas: fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation (color and hyper-pigmentation), redness, hairiness, sebum, hydration, trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and cutaneous temperature. Based on the results, the skin care practitioner is able to clearly identify the needs of their client’s skin so that they can recommend the appropriate regimen and care.

Each client can elect to have their results anonymously stored in an international database of users which provides skin care professionals with a worldwide analysis of skin. This technology is free with any facial and is available at Iatria at Creedmoor Road, located at 8020 Creedmoor Road, and at Iatria at Wakefield Crossings, located at 13200 New Falls of Neuse Road.

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Over the next five years, the emerging market segments of body shaping and skin tightening will be prime catalysts behind unprecedented growth in the global aesthetic industry, according to the just-released Global Aesthetic Market research report from Medical Insight, Inc.

 

This report. which provides in-depth analysis and a five-year forecast of the s8.4 billion global aesthetic industry, indicates these relatively new categories will play prominent roles in record industry growth. protected to increase by 125% annually and reach s15.3 billion by 2011. Among highlights in the newest edition of this annual market study:

 

• Total worldwide sales of aesthetic equipment, currently estimated at $1.2 billion, will rise by 10.3% per year, reaching over $1.9 billion in 2011. Total related fees will grow 16.1% annually, to s34.9 billion during the same period.

 

• Body shaping and skin tightening devices will drive aggressive expansion in the device category. with CAGRs of 20.7% and 15.7% respectively, escalating from $231.6 million in 2006 to $564.5 million in global sales by 2011.

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Raleigh Day Spa owner Kile Law cautions consumers about Day Spa dangers. She urges consumers to ask about a spas policy of clients being left alone in treatment rooms before scheduling an appointment or purchasing a gift certificate.

“One of the most disturbing practices happening in spas today is leaving clients unattended in treatment rooms,” says Kile Law, owner of Blue Water Spa in Raleigh, NC. Rather than giving clients 100% of their attention, many spas actually have therapists working on two clients in different rooms at the same time. it is not unusual in some spas for a client to be left alone under a facial steamer or with a treatment masque on their face while a therapist starts a facial on another client in a different room. In some spas, facialists are performing waxing treatments on one client while another client is left alone waiting, for the therapist to return, often for extended periods of time.

 

Many people going to spas are looking for stress relief, relaxation and a little “alone time” At Blue Water Spa in Raleigh, NC, the policy allows for quiet time when clients will sometimes drift off to sleep. Giving a person peace, stress relief and relaxation in a quiet, dimly lit room can be extremely relaxing. But a better, and safer alternative to having a therapist leave the room during a treatment is to have a therapist quietly and expertly massage the upper body, hands, arms, feet or scalp of a client receiving a spa treatment.

 

In order to determine the policy of a spa, ask the spa manger before scheduling an appointment or purchasing a gift certificate. A spa experience should be a client receiving 100% of a therapists attention, not sharing the therapist with another guest at the spa. Kile also strongly recommends avoiding spas with sales quotas.

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Building on the success of its Prescriptive Skin Care line for the face, Skin Authority has launched its new Transformation Skin Care collection, introducing 25 new products for Face, Body and All Over for healthy, visible changes from head-to-toe.

 

Skin Authority incorporates leading-edge technology to combine naturally effective ingredients at their highest active concentrations and most penetrating pH to achieve immediate and lasting results. Free from dyes, artificial fragrances, and controversial chemical preservatives known as parabens, these products work to transform the skin’s natural biological behavior.

 

“After more than 15 years in the professional skin care industry, first managing spas globally and then developing professional skin products and programs, we set out to prove that it was possible to achieve lasting results in formulations that were naturally-based and good for you. Professionals and consumers shouldn’t have to choose between an all ‘cosmeceuticals’ or ‘botanical only’ line. We created the Skin Authority Transformation line based on inspiration from the best skin care practices found around the world,” said Celeste Hilling, chief executive officer of Skin Authority.

 

Skin Authority new Transformation products will be available through an exclusive number of Authorized Partners whose professional staff is certified to administer Skin Authority treatments and prescribe products tailored to individual client needs. These include some of the country’s leading destination resorts and spas and med-spas.

 

Skin Authority includes its Transformation Skin Care Line in its unique Life Partner Program, where a licensed team of Skin Authority staff supports its Authorized Partners in providing spa guests the ultimate skin care experience through professional in-home follow up which maintains on going results through proper home compliance, consumer education, and support throughout the guest’s lifetime of skin care.

 

“To complement our product line, we created a powerful and automated customer service backbone to ensure we could maintain a cost-effective, but consistent, personal relationship with our Authorized Partners and their clients. Through this investment, we are able to provide the highest level of lasting results and human touch unparalleled in the industry. Our Life Partner Program is designed to sustain results and ensure brand loyalty over a lifetime. We know of no other skin care company providing this level of performance and support for its partners and their clients,” continued Hilling.

 

The Skin Authority Transformation Skin Care Line consists of 25 retail products and 18 professional products in categories of Face, Body, and All-Over. Professional treatment protocols incorporating Transformation Skin Care products and technologies are designed to work stand-alone or to be combined with existing professional treatments to create a unique experience while delivering immediately visible changes.

 

Skin Authority Transformation Face products are designed to stimulate the skin’s natural regeneration cycle through regular resurfacing and exfoliation using unbuffered exfoliators derived from sugar cane. These products help nourish and hydrate the delicate skin on the face with deep penetrating vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K, advanced peptide complexes, and natural humectants such as hyaluronic acid and Natural Moisture Factor (NMF).

 

Skin Authority Transformation Body products work to exfoliate the toughest skin of the body using a combination of natural and the purest, most concentrated AHA exfoliators derived from sugar cane. Vitamins B, C, and E are delivered deep down where new cell generation takes place. Skin Authority Transformation Body products are infused with pure botanicals, including essential oils, to help stimulate the senses, increase circulation, relieve stress, and help elicit a sense of well-being critical to maintaining healthy skin.

 

Skin Authority Transformation Skin Care features its trademarked AOX™ Technology, which combines powerful individual antioxidants and vitamins into super groups that multiply and accelerate the cellular impact over individually formulated antioxidants and vitamins.

 

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I am always receiving questions about what services a person can perform for aesthetics based on their state. The easiest way to find out is to contact your local Board of Cosmetology. Here is a list of resources for you by state. Please keep in mind that due to the ever-changing landscape of licensing in the United States, I encouraged you to contact your state board for the most current information.

 

Alabama Board of Cosmetology

RSA Union Building

100 N. Union St., #320

Montgomery, AL 36130

800-815-7453, 334-242-1918

Fax: 334-242-1926

cosmetology@aboc.state.al.us

http://www.aboc.state.al.us/

Cosmetology: 1,500 clock hours or 3,000 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 1,500 clock hours or 3,000 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 750 clock hours or 1,200 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: 16 hours required of masters and instructors every 2 years

 

 

Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers

P.O. Box 110806

Juneau, AK 99811

907-465-2547

Fax: 907-465-2974

susan_karlslyst@commerce.state.ak.us

http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/pbah.htm

Esthetics: 350 hours or an apprenticeship

Manicurist: 12 hours

Manicuring endorsement: 250 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Arizona Board of Cosmetology

1721 E. Broadway

Tempe, AZ 85282

480-784-4539

Fax: 480-784-4962

cadams@azboc.gov

http://www.azboc.gov

Cosmetology: 1,600 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 600 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology

101 E. Capitol Ave., Suite 108

Little Rock, AR 72201

501-682-2168

Fax: 501-682-5640

cosmo@arkansas.gov

http://www.arkansas.gov/cos

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 600 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only—8 hours every year.

 

 

California State Board of Barbering

and Cosmetology

2420 Del Paso Road, Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95834

MAILING ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 944226

Sacramento, CA 94244

800-952-5210, 916-574-7570

Fax: 916-575-7281

barbercosmo@dca.ca.gov

http://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov

Cosmetology: 1,600 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Manicurist: 400 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure

1560 Broadway, Suite 1350

Denver, CO 80202

303-894-2563

Fax: 303-894-7693

barber-cosmetology@dora.state.co.us

http://www.dora.state.co.us/barbers_cosmetologists

Cosmetology: 1,800 hours or 60 semester credits

Cosmetician: 600 hours or 20 semester credits

Manicurist: 600 hours or 20 semester credits

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Connecticut Department of Public Health

410 Capitol Ave., MS #12 APP

P.O. Box 340308

Hartford, CT 06134

860-509-7603

Fax: 860-509-8457

webmaster.dph@po.state.ct.us

http://www.ct-clic.com

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering

Cannon Bldg., Suite 203

861 Silver Lake Blvd.

Dover, DE 19904

302-744-4518

Fax: 302-739-2711

margaret_foreit@state.de.us

dpr.delaware.gov/boards/cosmetology/index.shtml

Cosmetology: 1,500 school hours, 3,000 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 300 school hours, 600 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 125 school hours, 250 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

District of Columbia Barber and Cosmetology Board

941 N. Capitol St. N.E., 7th Floor

Washington, D.C. 20002

202-442-4459

dcra@dc.gov

http://www.dcra.dc.gov/dcra/cwp/view,a,3,q,599896,dcra

Nav_GID,1694,dcraNav,%7C33437%7C.asp

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Florida Board of Cosmetology

1940 N. Monroe St.

Tallahassee, FL 32399

850-487-1395

call.center@dbpr.state.fl.us

http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/pro/cosmo/cos_index.shtml

Cosmetology: 1,200 hours

Full specialist: 500 hours

Esthetics /facial specialist: 260 hours

Nail technology/specialist: 240 hours

Continuing education: 16 hours required every 2 years

 

 

Georgia State Board of Cosmetology

237 Coliseum Drive

Macon, GA 31217

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 13446

Macon, GA 31208

478-207-2440

Fax: 478-207-1363

http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/cosmetology/default.htm

Cosmetology: 1,500 school hours, 3,000 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 1,000 school hours, 2,000 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 525 school hours, 1,050 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: 5 hours required every 2 years

 

 

Hawaii Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

DCCA-PVL

Attn: BAR/COS

P.O. Box 3469

Honolulu, HI 96801

808-586-2696

barber_cosm@dcca.hawaii.gov

http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/barber

Cosmetology: 1,800 school hours, 3,600 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 600 school hours, 1,100 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 350 school hours, 700 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Idaho Board of Cosmetology

1109 Main St., Suite 220

Boise, ID 83702

208-334-3233

Fax: 208-334-3945

cos@ibol.idaho.gov

http://www.ibol.idaho.gov/cos.htm

Cosmetology: 2,000 school hours, 4,000 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 600 school hours, 1,200 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 400 school hours, 800 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Illinois Division of Professional Regulation

320 W. Washington St., 4th Floor

Springfield, IL 62786

217-785-0800

Fax: 217-782-7645

http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/WHO/cosmo.asp

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 750 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: 14 hours required every 2 years for cosmetology; 10 hours required every 2 years for esthetics and nail technology

 

 

Indiana State Board of Cosmetology Examiners

402 W. Washington St., Room W072

Indianapolis, IN 46204

317-234-3031

pla12@pla.state.in.us

http://www.in.gov/pla/bandc/cosmetology

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 700 hours

Nail technology: 450 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Iowa Board of Cosmetology Examiners

Lucas State Office Building

321 E. 12th St.

Des Moines, IA 50319

515-281-4416

http://www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure/board_home.asp?board=cos

Cosmetology: 2,100 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 325 hours

Continuing education: 8 hours required every 2 years

 

 

Kansas Board of Cosmetology

714 S.W. Jackson, Suite 100

Topeka, KS 66603

785-296-3155

Fax: 785-296-3002

kboc@kboc.state.ks.us

http://www.kansas.gov/kboc

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 650 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

Kentucky State Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetology

111 Saint James Court, Suite A

Frankfort, KY 40601

502-564-4262

Fax: 502-564-0481

http://www.kbhc.ky.gov/default.htm

Cosmetology: 1,800 hours

Esthetics: 1,000 hours

Nail technology: 600 hours

Continuing education: 6 hours required every year

 

 

Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology

11622 Sunbelt Court

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

225-756-3404

Fax: 225-756-3410

http://www.legis.state.la.us/boards/board_members.asp?board=34

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 750 hours

Nail technology: 500 hours

Continuing education: 16 hours required every 2 years

 

 

Maine Office of Licensing and Registration Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

122 Northern Ave.

Gardiner, ME 04345

MAILING ADDRESS

35 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

207-624-8689

Fax: 207-624-8637

barbercosm.lic@maine.gov

http://www.maine.gov/professionallicensing/professions/barbers/

index.htm

Cosmetology: 1,500 school hours, 2,500 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 600 school hours, 1,000 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 200 school hours, 400 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists

500 N. Calvert St., Room 201

Baltimore, MD 21202

410-230-6320

cos@dllr.state.md.us

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/occprof/cos.html

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours or 24 months as a registered apprentice

Esthetics: 600 hours or 12 months as a registered apprentice

Nail technology: 250 hours or 8 months as a registered apprentice

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetologists

239 Causeway St., Suite 500

Boston, MA 02114

617-727-9940

Fax: 617-727-1627

kim.m.scully@state.ma.us

http://www.mass.gov/dpl/boards/hd/index.htm

Cosmetology: 1,000 hours

Esthetics: 300 hours

Nail technology: 100 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Michigan Board of Cosmetology

P.O. Box 30018

Lansing, MI 48909

517-241-9288

Fax: 517-373-3085

bcslic@michigan.gov

http://www.michigan.gov/cosmetology

Cosmetology: 1,500 school hours or 2 years as an apprentice

Esthetics: 400 hours or 6 months as an apprentice

Nail technology: 400 hours or 6 months as an apprentice

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Minnesota Board of Barber and Cosmetology Examiners

2829 University Ave. S.E., Suite 710

Minneapolis, MN 55414

651-201-2742

Fax: 612-617-2601

bce.board@state.mn.us

http://www.bceboard.state.mn.us

Cosmetology: 1,550 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology

3000 Old Canton Road, Suite 112

P.O. Box 55689

Jackson, MS 39296

601-987-6837

Fax: 601-987-6840

http://www.msbc.state.ms.us

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

Missouri State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners

3605 Missouri Blvd.

P.O. Box 1062

Jefferson City, MO 65102

573-751-1052

Fax: 573-751-8167

cosmo@pr.mo.gov

http://www.pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours, 3,000 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 750 hours, 1,500 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 400 hours, 800 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only—12 hours every 2 years

Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists

301 S. Park, 4th Floor

P.O. Box 200513

Helena, MT 59620

406-841-2335

Fax: 406-841-2323

dlibsdcos@mt.gov

http://www.cosmetology.mt.gov

Cosmetology: 2,000 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

Nebraska Health and Human Services

P.O. Box 95007

Lincoln, NE 68509

402-471-2117

Fax: 402-471-3577

kris.chiles@hhss.ne.gov

http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/crl/mhcs/cosindex.htm

Cosmetology: 2,100 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 300 hours

Continuing education: 8 hours required every 2 years

 

 

Nevada State Board of Cosmetology

1785 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 255

Las Vegas, NV 89104

702-486-6542

Fax: 702-369-8064

nvcosmbd@govmail.state.nv.us

http://www.cosmetology.nv.gov

Cosmetology: 1,800 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 500 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

New Hampshire Board of Barbering, Cosmetology

and Esthetics

2 Industrial Park Drive

Concord, NH 03301

603-271-3608

Fax: 603-271-8889

http://www.nh.gov/cosmet

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours, 3,000 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 600 hours, 1,200 apprenticeship hours

Nail technology: 300 hours, 600 apprenticeship hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only–28 hours every year

 

 

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling

124 Halsey St.

Newark, NJ 07102

800-242-5846, 973-504-6200

Fax: 973-273-8035

askconsumeraffairs@lps.state.nj.us

http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nonmedical/coshair.htm

Cosmetology: 1,200 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Manicuring: 300 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

New Mexico Board of Barbers & Cosmetologists

2550 Cerrillos Road

Santa Fe, NM 87505

505-476-4690

Fax: 505-476-4665

http://www.rld.state.nm.us/b&c/Barber%20&%20Cosmo/index.htm

Cosmetology: 1,600 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Combination esthetics and manicuring: 600 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

New York Division of Licensing Services

Alfred E. Smith Building

80 S. Swan St., 10th Floor

Albany, NY 12210

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 22001

Albany, NY 12201

518-474-4429

Fax: 518-473-6648

licensing@dos.state.ny.us

http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/cosmain.htm

Cosmetology: 1,000 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 250 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners

1201 Front St., Suite 110

Raleigh, NC 27609

919-733-4117

Fax: 919-733-4127

nccosmo@nccosmeticarts.com

http://www.nccosmeticarts.com

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 300 hours

Continuing education: 8 hours required yearly

 

 

North Dakota Board of Cosmetology

P.O. Box 2177

Bismark, ND 58502

701-224-9800

Fax: 701-222-8756

cosmo@gcentral.com

http://governor.nd.gov/boards/boards-query.asp

Cosmetology: 1,800 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

Ohio State Board of Cosmetology

3700 High St.

Columbus, OH 43207

614-466-3834

Fax: 614-644-6880

http://www.cos.ohio.gov

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 200 hours

Continuing education: 8 hours required every 2 years

 

 

 

Oklahoma Board of Cosmetology

2401 N.W. 23rd St., Suite 84

Shepherd Mall

Oklahoma City, OK 73107

405-521-2441

Fax: 405-521-2440

bmoore@oklaosf.state.ok.us

http://www.cosmo.state.ok.us

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 600 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Oregon Board of Cosmetology

Oregon Health Licensing Agency

700 Summer St. N.E., Suite 320

Salem, OR 97301

503-378-8667

Fax: 503-585-9114

ohla.info@state.or.us

http://www.egov.oregon.gov/OHLA/COS/index.shtml

Esthetics: 250 hours

Nail technology: 350 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology

Penn Center

2601 N. Third St.

Harrisburg, PA 17110

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 2649

Harrisburg, PA 17105

717-787-7130

st-cosmetology@state.pa.us

http://www.dos.state.pa.us/cosmet

Cosmetology: 1,250 hours

Cosmetician: 300 hours

Nail technology: 200 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Rhode Island Board of Hairdressing and Barbering

Office of Health Professionals Regulation

3 Capitol Hill, Room 105

Providence, RI 02908

401-222-2827

Fax: 401-222-1272

gail.giuliana@health.ri.gov

http://www.health.ri.gov/hsr/professions/hair_barb.php

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 300 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

South Carolina Board of Cosmetology

Synergy Business Park

Kingstree Building

110 Centerview Drive

Columbia, SC 29210

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 11329

Columbia, SC 29211

803-896-4568

Fax: 803-896-4484

jonese@mail.llr.state.sc.us

http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/cosmetology

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 450 hours

Nail technology: 300 hours

Continuing education: 6 hours required every year

 

 

South Dakota Cosmetology Commission

500 E. Capitol

Pierre, SD 57501

605-773-6193

Fax: 605-773-7175

cosmetology@state.sd.us

http://www.state.sd.us/dol/boards/cos

Cosmetology: 2,100 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 400 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology

500 James Robertson Pkwy., 1st Floor

Nashville, TN 37243

800-480-9285, 615-741-2515

Fax: 615-741-1310

beverly.waller@state.tn.us

http://www.state.tn.us/commerce/boards/cosmo/index.html

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 750 hours

Nail technology: 600 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

920 Colorado

Austin, TX 78701

MAILING ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 12157

Austin, TX 78711

800-803-9202, 512-463-6599

Fax: 512-475-2871

cs.cosmetologists@license.state.tx.us

http://www.txcc.state.tx.us/cosmet/cosmet.htm

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 750 hours

Nail technology: 600 hours

Continuing education: 12 hours for cosmetologists, 8 hours for estheticians and nail technicians; both required before license expiration

 

 

Utah Cosmetology Board

160 E. 300 South

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

866-275-3675, 801-530-6628

Fax: 801-530-6511

http://www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/cosmetology.html

Cosmetology: 2,000 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Master esthetician: 1,200 hours

Nail technology: 300 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Vermont Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists

Redstone Building

26 Terrace St.

Montpelier, VT 05609

802-828-1134

Fax: 802-828-2496

kshangraw@sec.state.vt.us

http://www.vtprofessionals.org/opr1/cosmetologists

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 400 hours

Continuing education: Required for instructors only

 

 

Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology

3600 W. Broad St.

Richmond, VA 23230

804-367-8509

Fax: 804-367-2475

barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov

http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/dporweb/bnc_main.cfm

Cosmetology: 1,500 hours

Nail technology: 150 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Washington Department of Licensing

405 Black Lake Blvd. S.W.

Olympia, WA 98502

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 9026

Olympia, WA 98507

360-664-6626

Fax: 360-664-2550

plssunit@dol.wa.gov

http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology/index.html

Cosmetology: 1,600 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 600 hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists

1716 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 7

Charleston, WV 25302

304-558-2924

Fax: 304-558-3450

larryabsten@wvdhhr.org

http://www.wvdhhr.org/wvbc

Cosmetology: 2,000 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 400 basic hours, 600 advanced hours

Continuing education: Not required

 

 

Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing

1400 E. Washington Ave., Room 112

Madison, WI 53703

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. Box 8935

Madison, WI 53708

608-266-2112

web@drl.state.wi.us

drl.wi.gov/index.htm

Cosmetology: 1,800 hours, 4,000 apprenticeship hours

Esthetics: 450 hours

Nail technology: 300 hours

Continuing education: Not required

Wyoming Board of Cosmetology

2515 Warren Ave., #302

Cheyenne, WY 82002

307-777-3534

Fax: 307-777-3681

http://www.cosmetology.state.wy.us

Cosmetology: 2,000 hours

Esthetics: 600 hours

Nail technology: 400 hours

Continuing education: Not required

Esthetics, Spa Employment

Discover the benefits of incorporating microdermabrasion into your menu of services.

Microdermabrasion is an excellent option for clients looking to reveal smoother, younger-looking skin. It can also provide a lucrative boost to your business because it carries a higher price tag than more traditional spa services. If you’re considering adding microdermabrasion to your menu of services, it’s helpful to know what features you’ll want and how you’ll use them. There are too many microdermabrasion machines on the market today to list them all. Basically, they all perform the same function of removing the stratum corneum, which stimulates the production of collagen, reduces pore size, and reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and facial scars.

Consider the services you currently offer, and determine if microdermabrasion will be offered as a stand-alone procedure, or will it complement other services. If you offer IPL treatments for acne, hyperpigmentation, and photofacials, performing microdermabrasion prior to IPL would allow the light to penetrate deeper into the skin.

Acneic clients can benefit from a chemical peel/microdermabrasion protocol, which alternates these treatments to reduce scar tissue and pore size. When conducted in conjunction with topical medications and possible prophylactic antibiotics, acne flare-ups can be halted while the tone and texture of the skin are being refined.

When choosing microdermabrasion equipment, be aware that there are different machines on the market. Machines can utilize some form of crystal or abrasive particle, diamond encrusted stainless steel tips, or abrasive paddles. Some machines incorporate all technologies into one unit. The device forcefully propels the crystals onto the surface of the skin, which are then suctioned off with oil and dead skin cells. Crystal-based machines can be operated without fear of causing skin damage unless the operator passes over the same area multiple times. Additionally, the operator can control the speed of crystal expulsion as well as the suction of debris. Some cons include:

Some crystals can reflect light and are contraindicated prior to IPL or laser treatments.
The machine can become clogged by debris, which can reduce the suction strength.
Clean-up of the work area, floors, and equipment can be messy.
Residue can be left behind on the patient’s skin and hair.
Refilling and disposing of the crystals can be quite costly.
Cross-contaminating the device with multiple patients’ skin cells is a possibility.
Crystal inhalation, ingestion, or eye irritation is possible.
Decibel level of the machine can interfere with spa-like ambience.

Crystal-free systems either use a sandpaper-like surface or diamond-tipped head that mechanically abrades the skin. Some utilize suction, while others do not. Diamond-tipped devices offer an array of tip sizes ranging from the size of a pencil eraser (good for the creases of the nose and chin) to the size of a half dollar (good for the décolleté area and backs of the arms or hands). The tip is encrusted with diamond chips abrading the skin in grades from mild to medium. There is usually a suction hole or space to vacuum debris to a separate container. Depending on the manufacturer, a filter inside the suction tube catches the debris. Some have a “community” chamber collecting debris from multiple patients, while others have a separate disk-like filter for replacement between patients. This type of filter is a useful tool to show the patient what was removed from their skin. Benefits of the diamond-tipped devices include the ability to treat the eye and lip area, no mess, and the fact that exfoliation depth and suction strength can be controlled. Treatment tips can be autoclaved or cleansed with a wire brush, then submersed in a germicidal agent for sanitizing. But users need to be well trained because, if not done properly, damage to the skin can occur.

Vibradermabrasion uses patient-specific paddles to exfoliate skin. During the procedure, the paddle vibrates as it is moved over the skin performing the exfoliation action. This system is not as irritating to the skin as crystallized treatments. Some alternate points to consider are:

There is no suction. Debris remains on the surface of the skin and must be wiped off. Without suction, blood circulation to the skin’s surface cannot be controlled.
Paddle sizes prohibit treatment of the eye and lip area.
Grooves on the paddles make it possible for bacteria to remain if not properly cleansed.
The handles of the paddles can break if too much pressure is applied.
Patients’ personal paddles need to be stored.

Clients should receive a consultation and skin analysis prior to receiving microdermabrasion. Contraindications include sensitive skin, rosacea, and dermatitis. A series of treatments can be scheduled as close as two weeks apart, which allows enough time for the client’s skin to properly heal. A typical treatment leaves the patient’s skin slightly pink without any down-time, which makes it an excellent lunchtime service.

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Spavelous Spa Business

Esthetics, Spa, Spa Business, Spa Equipment, Spa Products

There’s something deflating about buying a $70 jar of face cream in a grocery store.

But the crowded aisles of natural food markets are exactly where beauty buffs in search of high-end organic or synthetic-free products have been forced to forage.

Enter Vert — the first beauty outpost in L.A. to exclusively stock upscale beauty lines that are 100% free of synthetic ingredients. The airy, Zen-inspired boutique on Venice’s hippie-chic Abbot Kinney Boulevard is the brainchild of Renata Helfman, a veteran makeup artist for film and TV who conceptualized the store after growing weary of tracking down her favorite eco-luxe beauty products in varied locations across the city.

In fact, she had the idea for Vert (which means “green” in French) while in her car. “I couldn’t believe there wasn’t a place that has all these brands under one roof,” she says. “It dawned on me one day — what a great idea.”

Helfman, whose partner in the new business is her mother, Jane Helfman, said her interest in all-natural products started when she developed a sensitivity to fragranced skin care and makeup. “After I started using all-natural products, I started feeling better and looking better,” she says.

But Helfman is also a glamour girl and wasn’t about to replace her high-status beauty products with dowdy-looking, low-performing lines. Finding cool, cult-inspiring products also became a mandate for Vert. And they don’t come cheap. Prices for skin care start at around $50 for day creams and can hit $300 for a three-step skin-care system from the boutique brand Tracie Martyn.

There’s also organic skin care from Stella McCartney CARE, woodsy-scented organic lotions and oils from Jo Wood (wife of Rolling Stone Ron Wood), all-natural lotions and cleansers from Aesop and Buddha Nose, heady fragrances from Patyka and L’Artisan Parfumeur (including its new organic scent, L’Eau de Jatamansi) and hair care from John Masters Organics, Anita Louise and Hamadi.

All-organic products are a major trend in beauty right now. For example, this week Origins is coming out with FDA-certified organic lines. About a third of Vert’s brands is labeled organic, but all are sans synthetic dyes, odors, cleansers and softeners.

The chic, concrete-floored shop also carries home-cleaning products from Caldrea, organic baby skin-care lines Erbaviva and Vedababy and even a chemical-free dog line called Groom Dog.

Helfman also stocks her favorite mineral cosmetic brands, Jane Iredale and Bare Escentuals, and plans to soon carry model Josie Maran’s new organic makeup line. “There will be a makeup artist in the store every day to advise people on how to use the products,” Helfman says.

What you won’t hear? “Cleanup on Aisle 5.”

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Esthetics, Green Spa, Organic Spa Products, Spa Products, Spa Professionals

TOKYO — With steely arms sprouting cables and wires, the WAO-1 robot looks nothing like a relaxation device.

The WAO-1 robot, which stands for Waseda Asahi Oral Rehabilitation Robot 1, is being developed initially for patients with jaw-related medical problems who require facial massages as part of their treatment, said project leader Atsuo Takanishi.

The robot’s arms are fitted with ceramic spheres the size of golf balls that roll over the skin. The arms’ movements are controlled by a complex set of algorithms designed to emulate massages, while six sensors at the base of the arms measure and adjust the pressure applied by the spheres, Takanishi said.

The technology has to be more refined than those in electric massage chairs because the facial bone structure is much more fragile than back or spine bones, he said
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Esthetics, Massage Technique, Spa Products