Does KBOC Regulate Eyelash Extensions?

KBOC NEWS Kansas Board of Cosmetology July 2018 Newsletter

Does KBOC Regulate This excerpt occurs in the definitions section under the definition of “Esthetician.” And the definition of estheti- Eyelash Extensions? cian occurs under the definition of cosmetology.

The board receives requests often for clarification of To better understand the language of the statutes, or of this some of the language contained in statutes and regu- statute particularly, the first phrase to consider is “eyelash lations. Far too often we find that either the services.” Our first consideration, then, is that the services “legalese” of statutes or the lack of definitions leads referred to are those services that have anything to do to misinterpretation of our statutes and regulations. with the eyelashes. One request that re-surfaces from time-to-time is the clarification of what “eyelash services” are included Further examining the law, it refers to any “noninvasive in K.S.A. 65-1901(d)(2)(e)(1). Just the statute refer- beautifying process on any skin surface . . . provided for ence alone is enough to confuse a person or get you esthetic rather than medical purpose.” It would be next to lost when you are looking for it in our online stat- impossible for absolutely every element of every service utes. The easiest way to find the reference online is to be listed or defined in statutes or regulations. Therefore, to search the cosmetology statutes using the key- you will not find a specific reference to eyelash extensions word “eyelash.” For sake of convenience, the statute in the law. There is a point at which we must use common excerpt is below: sense over word definitions. “(1) Eyebrow and eyelash services, cleansing, stimu- lating or performing any other noninvasive beautify- Ask yourself this question, “Does the application of eye- ing process on any skin surface by means of hands lash extensions include or involve performing a noninva- or mechanical or electrical appliances, other than sive beautifying process on the skin surface for esthetic electric needles, provided for esthetic rather than purposes?” The answer is, unequivocally, yes. Therefore, medical purposes;” KBOC does regulate eyelash extensions.

Members of the Kansas Board of Cosmetology In This Issue

David Yocum - Chair Kelly Robbins • Does KBOC Regulate School Representative Tanning Representative Eyelash Extensions?

• Exam Resources Tina Burgardt—Vice Chair Kathryn Skepnek Cosmetologist Cosmetologist • Infection Control

Kimberley Mancuso Ashley Rangel • News to Know General Public Esthetician • People Vacant David Tucker • Extras General Public Body Arts • About the Board Mission Statement To protect the health and safety of the consuming public by licensing qualified individuals and enforcing high standards of practice.

TO OUR SCHOOLS AND FUTURE COSMETOLOGISTS

Exam Resources • Incorrect cleaner (for stations) used during the exam The KBOC exam resources provide schools and instructors additional ways to help students successfully • Waste/trash on the floor at their station complete the State Board exams. We know examina- tions can be frustrating and scary and we want every- • Dirty tools being used (brushes with hair in them; one to do well. The better our students perform on files that have been used previously, etc.) their State Board exams, the sooner they are in business or on jobs in Kansas. • Incorrect/Unsanitary removal of bulk product for use We encourage school personnel to share information during the exam provided through this publication with students. When schools and instructors do their part to teach, and stu- • Touching waste and not cleaning hands before re- dents do their part to learn, and the Board does its part suming the service to provide additional resources and information, it is a win-win situation. • Leaving wipes open on their station throughout the When students are not successful in passing exams, exam they will likely seek assistance from instructors and other school personnel. • Kits being left open throughout the exam.

A student may believe he or she has had a successful

exam as far as the services demonstrated but left out many of the health and sanitation steps above. Not heed- ing the above procedural errors can and often do lead to

a failed exam.

To review resources previously published by KBOC in newsletters, visit the KBOC website using the link below http://www.kansas.gov/kboc/Newsletters/August2017.pdf The August 2017 Newsletter article, “I Failed the Prac- tical Exam! What Do I Do?”, has step-by-step direc- The Board works in partnership with the testing com- tions on how to be successful the next time around. pany to provide resources and information needed be- yond the classroom to help students pass the exam An additional article found in the same newsletter, “I successfully upon completion of the required training. Failed the Written Exam; Why Can’t I Know What I Please review the following information thoroughly to Missed” is an excellent explanation of why exam items aide in identifying what may have gone wrong in a cannot be shared with candidates. Yes, it would be great failed examination so the next time will be a success. if a candidate could know exactly what questions were Here are some things the evaluators frequently mark missed. Providing the missed items is the best way to as incorrect on the Cosmetology practical examina- compromise the written exam. We simply cannot do tions in Wichita and Topeka as of June 2018. that!

• Candidates not sanitizing hands before they start a Reviewing the available resources before taking the ex- service am the first time is the best way to never have to take it again!

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INFECTION CONTROL

Infection Control Regulations owner, manager, or another designated indi-

The infection control regulations have not vidual must be able to unlock rooms, cabinets been updated since 2007. The Board is and trolleys so that they may be inspected.. working with the Kansas Department of Personal Drawers Health and Environment to propose changes to the current regulations. A few of the up- A drawer marked “personal” or containing per- dates include: sonal items is subject to inspection. • Removing the requirement for a tubercu- Residential Salons locidal disinfectant All salons licensed after December 31, 2007, • Allowing for hand sanitizer to be used must have a separate, outside entrance. The before and after each service salon must be separated from living quarters by a solid partition. The partition may contain • New regulation specifically for waxing a door, but the door must remain closed during business hours. • Storage requirements for single-use items Pedicure Basins • Removing the prohibition of alcoholic beverages Proper Disinfecting • Simplified procedure for disinfecting Spraying the basin with Clorox Clean-Up, pedicure equipment after each service other household cleaners or disinfectant sprays like Citrus II after each client are not • Allowing for shears and makeup brushes approved methods for cleaning and disin- to be disinfected with an EPA-registered fecting. disinfectant spray, wipe or foam with bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal ac- All basins must first be cleaned with deter- tivity gent and then filled with water and either liquid bleach or a tuberculocidal disinfectant. • Requiring towel warmers to be disinfected weekly and removing wet towels at The solution must be allowed to stand in non the end of each day until laundered -circulating spas for ten (10) minutes or to circulate for 1 ten (10) minutes in whirlpool If you would like further information, and pipeless spas. please contact the Board office at This procedure must be done after each client. [email protected]. Reminder: Only bleach may be used for the weekly cleaning procedure. Facility Requirements Liners Accessibility Liners may be used and are single-use items All rooms, cabinets and trolleys must be ac- that must be discarded in a covered trash can cessible during an inspection. The salon immediately after each client.

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INFECTION CONTROL

Bleach Options A bleach solution is prepared by mixing nine (9) parts water to one (1) part bleach, which is approximately 1 1/2 cups bleach per gallon water. Liquid bleach may be used for all disinfecting purposes in the salon. However, the bleach you are using must describe a disinfection method on the label. If it does not, it is not disinfecting. Reading the Label Bleach that has a scent or states that it is “Splash-less” does not disinfect.

If the bleach you are buying and using lists a disinfection method on the label, it is an approved disinfectant.

Please read the labels of your products carefully. Know what you are using and that the product is approved by the Board. If your inspector identifies products that are not able to do the job they are required to do, you will receive a health and sanitation violation.

Not all bleach disinfects!

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NEWS TO KNOW

All Eyes Out For Skin Cancer

A woman who lost her daughter to skin cancer came into the office wanting to raise awareness of cosmetologists that they can save lives if they are aware of the warning signs of cancer.

Educational campaigns are popping up all over to educate practitioners in all areas of cosmetology about skin cancer. Why? Apprentice Applications • Cosmetologist professionals see what clients cannot see. Due to ongoing issues with identity fraud and • Skin cancer is on the rise. clerical errors pertaining to the reporting of appli-

• Clients communicate with cosmetologist cant social security numbers, we must start veri- professionals about health concerns. fying that the social security numbers on applications are correct and belong to the applicants. A • Cosmetologists see people who may not legible photocopy of the social security card see doctors regularly. must be included in an Apprentice Application. The name on the application and the identifi- Cosmetologist professionals are not ex- cation documents must match exactly. pected to be experts or make a diagnosis. But if unusual or suspicious marks or moles are identified, cosmetologists should urge Snip-Its the client to see a doctor. Modern Salon reports:

The American Cancer Society suggests There is a lice-preventing hair- looking for any of the following when band elastic on the market that checking moles: has been tested by the School of Pharmacy at Tours University in France with a 95% efficiency. A – Asymmetry. One half of the mole does The hairband plastic does not contain artificial ingre- not match the other half. dients or pesticides. B – Border irregularity. The edges of the ~~~~~~~~~ mole are ragged or notched. C – Color. The color of the mole is not the For the tech-minded practitioners with tech-minded clients, there is an app on Instagram that integrates same all over. There may be shades of tan, with business profiles so client can connect to brown, or black and sometimes even patches schedule appointments and view products without of red, blue or white. texting or calling, even outside normal working hours. (continued on page 6)

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NEWS TO KNOW

All Eyes Out For Skin Cancer (Cont’d.)

D – Diameter. The mole is wider than about ¼ inch (doctors are now finding smaller melanomas). E – Evolution. The mole evolves or changes; it may include darkening or varia- tions in color, it may itch or hurt; it may change in shape or growth. You Can Update Addresses and Contact Info Online, Anytime Pamphlets and information cards are handy On the KBOC website home page, click on the “address to have to start skin cancer discussions and update” link: Address Update and follow the directions. can be obtained from the American Cancer Or you can always submit a #1 Change of Name/Address Society at cancer.org or (800) ACS-2345 Form by email, fax or mail. Forms may be downloaded or on Facebook. In Topeka, ACS has an on the Forms & Applications page of the website. office at 1315 Arrowhead Road (785) 273- 4422. There are informational videos on You Can Report Unlicensed Practitioners YouTube. and Facilities Anonymously

Make a difference. Be aware of the signs You worked hard for your license and you are dili- gent to maintain the standards required to keep of cancer while working on scalps and oth- your license. Unlicensed individuals/facilities not er hard to see places. Urge clients to see a only take customers away from you they may dis- doctor for help or peace of mind. credit the work and cleanliness you uphold. Report the unlicensed individuals/facilities by using Form #76 “Board Complaint Form” from the ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ KBOC website.

2018 North American Hairstylist Award Finalists Kudos or Concerns About Inspections Should Be Directed To The Board

A Customer Service Survey may be completed located at the bottom of the “Forms and Applica- tions” page of the website or clicking on KBOC Customer Service Survey. Or you may call the Board directly at 785-296- 3155.

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PEOPLE

NEW KBOC Licensee BOARD MEMBER Milestones Ashley Rangel My passion most importantly is helping others aspire to do well in their careers. Secondly, I LOVE the ever changing es- Marjo Anderson thetics industry. I took on this position as a 52 Years board member to teach and seek change in our industry here in Kansas as well as Alice Stokes learn the process. I look forward to better 57 Years connecting estheticians to our board and becoming a voice for us. First up on my agenda; fine tuning esthetics and cosmetolo- Casmeriana Everhart gy and staying up-to-date on different modalities for estheticians. 61 Years I look forward to change in the future. I am thankful for this oppor- tunity! Thank you. Janet Lou Redden 54 Years RESEARCH ASSISTANT Verla Kay Kincaid 58 Years

Leah Robinson has joined the Board on a tem- porary basis to provide a much needed help. Leah will be researching the history of the Congratulations Board from the beginning, identifying statutes and regulations as they occurred, relating one The Board congratulates to the other, including the intent of the Board in you on over 50 years of making such decisions. The product of her re- professional licensure. search will be a living history that can be used by the current board and all those who follow. This tool will be great to pass on to legisla- as Treasurer for a local church, tors, future staff, schools, and licensees. as a session-only staff person for Leah is no stranger to the legislative process or the statutory and reg- the Kansas Legislature, and ulatory environment. She was born and raised in Leavenworth. After now, here at the Board of Cos- graduating from law school and passing the bar exam, she began metology. what would be an almost 30 year career with the State of Kansas. Leah is a proud mom to five cats, She worked as a Research Attorney with the Kansas Court of Ap- loves Kansas Jayhawks basket- peals, a Principal Fiscal Analyst with the Kansas Legislative Re- ball, KC Royals baseball, and KC search Department, and as Budget Director for Kansas Attorney Chiefs football. She also loves General Derek Schmidt. traveling, especially cruises, and She retired in January 2016, but clearly has not quite figured out the playing almost any kind of board actual concept of retirement. Since that retirement, she has worked game.

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EXTRAS

Memorial and Great British Tattoo Award Winning Tattoos 2018 Cremation Tattoos Honoring a deceased love one with a tattoo, or Memorial Tat- too, is a growing trend. So are Cremation Tattoos, ashes of their loved one mixed into the ink. However, even a small amount of cremains in the ink is NOT an approved practice in Kansas.

To Tickle Your Toes With “Doctor Fish” or Not?

NOT in Kansas. As you can imagine, it is not feasible to sanitize both the tubs and the fish between Fish Pedicures which can increase the risk of bacteria causing diseases in humans and/or staphylococcus. Therefore Fish Pedi- cures are not approved in Kansas.

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ABOUT THE BOARD

The Board Has A Vacancy If you are interested in serving as a Board member, please use the following link to find The Board's regulatory responsibility is to pro- more information on how to apply. The board tect the health and safety of the consuming pub- meets in the office in odd-numbered months lic and promote standards of professional prac- and by teleconference if necessary in even- tice. numbered months. Members are appointed by the Governor for a Governor Appointments to Boards and Com- three-year term. missions The Board membership consists of: two mem- NOTE: The current General Public position bers who represent the general public; three must be filled by a person of African Ameri- members who are licensed in the cosmetology can decent. professions (cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, electrologist), two of which are li- Coming in Next Newsletter censed cosmetologists; one member licensed as a cosmetic tattoo artist, tattoo artist or body Does KBOC regulate make-up? piercer; one member who is an owner or licensed operator of a tanning facility; and one What is dermaplaning? member who is associated with the day-to-day End of Fiscal Year Reports operation of a licensed cosmetology school.

2018 Board Meeting Schedule August 13 — Teleconference September 10 — KBOC Office October 8 — Teleconference November 19 — KBOC Office A Note of Interest December 10 — Teleconference Board Meeting Minutes can be found on Recently a practitioner, aged 86, renewed the website: her license for the last time. She had a note Board Meetings page. attached listing prices when she opened her shop in 1962. Board meeting dates are subject to change. Shampoos $ 1.75 Perms $ 5.00 Please check the KBOC website or Face- book page for updates to the schedule. License Renewals $ 20.00

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