September/ October 2008

Volume 64, No. 4 Official Newsletter of the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. www.nictesting.org Is Regulating a “Fishy” Business Possible? ecently a national broadcasting com- Rpany interviewed a nail salon owner from Virginia who has been offering the services of a “fish pedicure” in his salon. This type of service could lead to skin/es- thetics care, body massage as well as the foot Jackson Hole Ready to pedicure. It is leaving nail care professionals questioning if this is a latest fad in the area Welcome NIC Regulators of spa treatments that has hit the market of Many states have no language in their stat- utes that addresses such services nor even the ordinary client. he NIC Annual Conference will be mentions if any type of mammal animal or held in Jackson Hole, WY on October The small fish are little tiny carp that nibble aquatic animal is allowed on the premises T 25-27, 2008 at the beautiful Snow King away at the dead skin on the feet of the cli- other than a service dog. Without this type Resort that is surrounded by a breathtak- ent. The client dunks their feet in a small of encompassing statute, it brings up the ing view of the Grand Tetons. This will tank filled with water with an average of question “what can we do?” Since the state be where the regulating members of State 100 of these small carp, called “game rufa” of Virginia had no regulatory authority for Boards of Cosmetology from all over the swimming around ready to nibble the im- “fish pedicures” the county health depart- country will assemble to share with each mersed footies. ment in Fairfax County is regulating only other the most current ideas relative to the the individual tanks that are used to put the The question raised is “how is the safety administration of cosmetology laws and feet in, according to the interview. and health of the client being protected?” examinations. What allows our state regulatory agencies to This topic will be among the topics for dis- The educational program is truly outstand- become involved by imposing their enforce- cussion at the NIC Conference in Jackson ing and is composed of much needed prac- ment on the salons from performing such Hole, WY. If your state has any information tical materials to benefit all members and services without following the proper and that they are willing to share concerning the states. The event begins with a pre-board total disinfection requirements as required “fish pedicures”, please bring the informa- meeting following with an educational by the state’s statute? tion with you to the Conference or contact program and climaxs with the installation the Bulletin Editor at (605) 224-1661. banquet. The prospectus of the program will be Larry Walthers, member of the meaningless and valueless if the members NEC security team was in Pierre, do not attend the Conference. No prog- South Dakota to observe the ad- ress can be made unless all members are ministration of the security of the determined and sincere in their desire NIC written and practical exam and determination to advance and move at the Board’s exam site. Board forward to help carry out NIC’s plans and examiners with Walthers are Nora projects. Let us join in a united effort to be Slykhuis, Lois Porch and Jackie progressive in our thinking, progressive in Dahlquist. our planning and progressive in our action. You, the members, play an important part continued on page 3 Ear Candling or Coning NIC 2007-2008 President Leave the candling to eggs and wine! LaFaye Austin 3401 Caton Place • Enid, OK 73701 580-233-9734 he Arizona State Board of Cosmetology 5. From a health stand point we have refer- [email protected] Thas made available the following infor- ence to several studies which indicate Immediate Past President mation on candle waxing to licensees. possible damage and harm caused by Rosanne Kinley 1. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) the device and procedure. There are also 2101 N. Main St. • Anderson, SC 29625 (CDRH), classifies the ear candle as a necessary medical assessments which our 864-356-5010 • [email protected] Class III device which is specific to medi- licensees are not qualified to do. Vice President cal use however no actual manufacturer The Practice or device is clearly not used Jackie Dahlquist or production found of the device itself by traditional medicine practitioners and 212 South ‘A’ Avenue • New Underwood, SD 57761 has been approved. 2007 seemingly it would be a violation of the FDA 605-391-2721 • [email protected] 2. Licensees within the jurisdiction of The because the devices are unapproved. The Secretary/Treasurer stated purpose of candling is wax removal Steve Colarusso Arizona State Board of Cosmetology 160 Comanche Lane (AZBOC) would be in violation for us- which is in conflict with the purpose of Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 ing procedures not approved by the FDA wax in the ear. Also many studies show that 928-854-3292 (w) • [email protected] and by using Class III devices which are the candle fails to remove wax. Studies also Region 1 Director beyond their scope of practice. R4-10-112 indicate failure to make appropriate medi- Kay Kendrick (T) (3) the establishment shall comply cal assessments may result in serious harm 308 Main St. • Thomson, GA 30824 with federal and state requirements to individuals. 706-595-8826 (w) • 706-373-3921 (c) and R4-10-112 (M) (2) Product shall be A few links are below: [email protected] used only in a manner approved by the www.fda.gov Region 2 Director FDA. Betty Leake 12261 Redhawk Heights • Tebbetts, MO 65080 3. Everything must be done for “cosmetic http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/devadvice/313.html 573-581-6885 (w) • [email protected] purposes” pursuant to ARS 32-501 (i.e., http://www.fda.gov/ora/fiars/ora_import_ia7701. Region 3 Director for purposes of beautification). Our html Diane Pennington research of ear candling shows that the 644 Highway 50 • Gillette, WY 82716 purpose is to remove wax and debris http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ear_candling 307-687-0051 from the ear canal which is not for http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/govtregulation/ [email protected] beautifying. a/EarCandle.htm Region 4 Director Fran Brown 4. It is not part of any AZBOC licensed http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earwax 521 W. 600 N. school curriculum. Cosmetology schools Layton, UT 84041 do not teach maintaining ear health. http://www.quackwatch.org/01 QuackeryRelated- Topics/candling.html (pg 3 dangers reported) Board Administrator Rep. Eddie Jones PO Box 11329 Columbia, SC 29211-1329 The power of our example 803-896-4830 [email protected] rather than the example of our power. National Examination Committee (NEC) Larry Walthers, Chairman by President William J. Clinton 144 Old Washoe Drive Washoe Valley, NV 89704 775-884-1001 (w) [email protected] Aurie Gosnell, Coordinator of Testing Emeritus Administrators Finalize Program Oakleaf Village 800 N. Lake Drive Apt. #336 oard administrators have finalized will be covering a multitude of topics. A Lexington, SC 29072 Btheir educational program for their cracker barrel session will conclude the 803-358-2789 (h) meeting that will be held on October 24, program with topics on “Fish Pedicures”, NIC Office 2008 in Jackson Hole, WY in conjunc- “Sugaring and Threading Regulations” 7622 Briarwood Circle tion with the Annual NIC Conference. and “A Paperless Office.” These will Little Rock, AR 72205 be a few of the presented topics to be www.nictesting.org During this time, there will be a sharing discussed. There certainly will be no (501) 227-8262 - work • (501) 227-8212 - Fax of their time and resources with each cobwebs nor collection of dust when Debra Norton, Coordinator other. The planned packed program [email protected] these administrators get together.

NIC Bulletin | Page  The meetings created a thought provoking time. I was reminded again how often we get so hung up on dogma and interpreta- tion and finding fault with each other that Memories we forget to vision ourselves and the main message is to love our neighbor as yourself. From Aurie Gosnell Sometimes, that is too simple, isn’t it? I’m reminded of a song that Bob Dylan ecently, where I live, I attended a series any of the issues will have an effect on our sang in the 60’s, “The Times They Are A Rof visioning meetings. At each meet- profession, our state boards and NIC and Changin’”, it is even more true today than ing several groups of residents gathered to its future. it was then. discuss how we see ourselves as a person, Sitting there thinking, made me realize that Your old road is what our strengths are and how we would one of the reasons why NIC exists today was Rapidly agin’ describe ourselves to people we meet. It was because of our vision of a national exam. It Please get out of the new one enlightening to share our opinions and re- was this vision that I whole heartedly pur- If you can’t lend your hand ally listen to each other. sued. I was assisted by O. Wayne Corley with For the times they are a-changin’. One of the most challenging exercises was special support from the South Carolina to write down our age then add 12 to it and Governor’s office which made this possible The slow one now later add 25. For a young person this won’t a long time ago in helping us with the idea Will later be fast be a problem going from 35 to 47 or even of a national test. We didn’t have any money As the present now 60 isn’t too scary. But for most of us older and each year we would always be lost trying Will later be past than 70 it was a real shocking reality. to come up with new ideas on how to make The order is some money for the organization. We always Rapidly fadin’ It changed some of our future ideas of plan- worried that the states didn’t have enough And the first one now ning, realizing that our needs and the needs money for travel, meaning that no one Will later be last of the rising numbers of baby boomers all might come to the meetings nor could we For the times they are a-changin’. are factors to consider in this futuristic depend on them. It all started I remember visioning process. when I first came on the South Carolina We talked about the amount of information Board and the very first day I got put into that comes to us every day through the news- the exam room. I failed everyone because State Happenings paper, TV, radio, cell phone and for most of being a salon owner I thought they didn’t Montana – Shane Younger has re- us the internet. In fact, I learned that over know what they (the students) were doing placed Anita (Andy) Verbanac as Board 54 percent of the older than 50 crowd are because they all weren’t doing the same Administrator for the Montana Board online. Trying to vision how the continua- thing. Then I realized that they were only of Barbers and Cosmetologists. tion of this new information age will affect doing their own thing without any unifor- the future can become mind-boggling. If this mity in what they should be doing. I kept Shane had worked prior for two years information input changes as much in the having thoughts that something had to be as an application specialist for the regu- next 10 years as it has in the past 10 years, done to make the states have some type of latory department. NIC would like to how will that not only transform how we live uniformity and to establish some goals for welcome her to her new position. and work but also my only stepchild NIC? reciprocity so every state would be doing the same thing. The vision I had was having a Andy has resumed full military status Now you all know where my thoughts were National Testing program and when I was with the Montana Army National and what I was thinking about. As the able to convince the NIC membership to Guard. exciting conversations continued, it was dif- approve of the idea of a test, the vision was ficult, as I tried to vision in my mind what put into motion making it become a real- will NIC be like in 2020 or 2030. Some of ity. That vision from the past has made us Jackson Hole... Continued from page 1 the visioning I did was practical and much what we are today and is giving us a bright in helping chart the course of the cosmetol- was idealistic since I was having a difficult future. time determining the future of NIC based ogy profession to its rightful position as a on it’s current proviso. What will be the Many of us envision a lasting future in which leading vocation in this country. major issues in America and the world? Will our testing program will be particularly This is a time to openly share ideas, so our environmental problems get better or involved in total mobility among the states don’t forget to bring with you materials become devastating? Will there be a water with NIC interested in helping the state that could help other states benefit in their shortage? How will our energy needs be boards keep their legislative authority they administration. dealt with? What will our health care system are given. be like? The questions made me wonder if See you all in Jackson Hole.

NIC Bulletin | Page  Notes From Know Your Officers Jackie Dahlquist The Editor Vice President 1. How long have you n the July/August issue of the NIC Bulletin an article on “Law- been a member of your Iful Presence” was featured. Betty Abernethy, Wyoming’s board and what part of Board Administrator has received numerous contacts from the profession do you other board offices on how Wyoming had implemented represent? 17 year mem- ber, Cosmetology member the program into their State Law. This is a subject that will be among the topics presented to the Administra- 2. What inspired you most for wanting to be a tors during the NIC Conference in Jackson Hole, board member? I wanted to be more involved, WY. States that have gone through the process of and I believe in regulation of our profession. implementing the “Lawful Presence Act” into their 3. How long have you been an NIC officer? state statute and would like to share their informa- Five years. tion please bring whatever information you have to 4. What offices have you held and what experi- the Conference. ence did you gain from each office? Region 3 Director (2 yrs): Allowed me to work closely with As you notice, a new feature has been added called “What Do You Think…” If anyone all the NIC members in the states in my region. wishes to participate by being part of the contact person list, please let me know or you may It let me know what is important to each state. sign up at the Conference. New subjects will be picked for each newsletter with a random Networking is invaluable. Sec/Treas (2 yrs): I pick of participants. fully realized the “Where & How” NIC earns and spends its money. Vice Pres (1 yr): Even though I Lois Wiskur, Editor already felt I really understood NIC, this position increases the learning curve. It is exciting to be involved with the Nuts & Bolts committee:NEC. It is interesting to be Did You Know? aware of how all the factions of NIC fit and hat using hair dye on eyebrows or lashes was actually prohibited since 1938 when Con- work together. Tgress passed the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act after one woman died, another became blind and many others had allergic reactions to a product called “Lash Lure.” The law is 5. What has been your most challenging part of being a NIC officer? Making the best decisions still in effect 70 years later – it prohibits the marketing of hair dyes for eyebrows and lash that affect all the state boards. Also understand- tinting or dyeing. ing the entire testing program and the NEC committee. 6. What other activities are you involved in that had helped you prepare to be an NIC officer? Every part of life is preparation for being an NIC officer. Not only from my work experience in the salon, as an instructor, salon manager and owner, Newsletter Contest but also as President on my own commission. Membership with Zonta (international business nce again NIC will be having a state newsletter contest at womens organization) and Working Against Othe Annual Conference in Jackson Hole, WY. Violence has increased my awareness about what is really important in the big and little things in Newsletters will be judged on the criteria used, including: life. I helped people who cannot help themselves layout and design of pages, articles relevant to the industry, ef- and gave them skills to get better. A City Council- fectiveness of headlines, graphics, clarity and correctness. man is similiar to NIC. You make decisions as a representative of each individual, but also are The category of Single Page Newsletter will be added responsible that ensures that the entity as a whole again this year for the states that only have a single page stays functional. It takes integrity---to realize it’s newsletter. not just your opinion that counts--you compro- mise and negotiate for the good of all. Everyone is encouraged to bring their state newsletter with them to the Conference so it can be entered into 7. What area or other areas do you see NIC the contest. Awards will be given for first, second and third place winners. strongly focusing on in the future? One of the focuses will be to find different avenues to help If information is needed please contact (605) 224-1661. increase better mobility for licensees. I think we may see the need for more enforcement for Lois Wiskur, Editor infection control.

NIC Bulletin | Page  NIC Nail Tech Job Analysis Survey

nce again NIC is requesting all Olicensed Nail Techs to assist in the review and updating of the NIC Nail Technology/Manicuring Exami- nation by completing the Nail Tech Job Analysis Survey. The Survey can be found at the following web site: HTTP;//WWW.SMTTEST.CPIVI/ NICNT08SURVEY/ You will need a functioning e mail ad- dress to gain access to the survey. You need to respond to each individual ubject: “Threading” – also known as Max Martinez, Salon Owner/Board Member, task as to your opinion of its impor- S“banding” is a method of hair removal New Mexico: I’m not familiar with it nor tance to be included in the NIC Nail using looped twisted cotton strands of are my salon employees. We know nothing Tech Examination. thread. about it. The survey will be available September Susan Rineer, School Instructor/Board Mem- Kraig Bohot, Communication Coordinator 8, 2008 through October 20, 2008. if ber, Pennsylvania: At the school level in the for Oregon Health Licensing Agency, Oregon: you have any technical problems as- state of Pennsylvania it is not being taught. To comment I would first need to see if sociated with taking the survey, please I can see people doing it once but not again it fits into the Oregon scope of practice contact Schroeder Measurement Tech- and it growing slowly in popularity. People for temporary hair removal. To be more nologies at (800) 556-0484 extension find it less abrasive than waxing. knowledgeable about it, I would have to see 217 8 AM to 5 PM (EST) to speak with Becky Brockmann, Cosmetologist/Board it demonstrated and what specific method a technician. Member, Iowa: It’s been part of several discus- is used. NIC is offering four $75 Cash Prizes sions of concerns with the sanitation of it. Sue Sansom, Director of Arizone State Board of at the conclusions of the survey. To be Need to study it more for its good points. Cosmetology, Arizona: Arizona does recognize eligible to receive one of these prizes, New terminology needs to be put in sanita- it in their scope of practice and it is being you must enter the following informa- tion rules. Maybe it will become popular, taught in the schools. It is non abrasive and tion in the fields provided at the end new for the client and in the limelight for natural in nature. of the survey: a while. Jeri Betts, Board Administrator, Maine: It ap- Melanie Thompson, Nail Tech/Board Mem- • First initial and last name pears to be within the scope of practice in ber, South Carolina: Don’t know enough • Telephone number Maine. I’m not aware of any inquiries that about it. It intrigues me and I would like • E mail address have been reported in the state, nor if it is to know more about it. It will maybe come even being practiced in the salons. The above information will be used for in as a trend if enough participate, it maybe the sole purpose of a random drawing will stick around for a while. Peggy Moon, NIC Past President, Pivot Point for the cash prizes. Veda Traylor, NIC Past President/Electrolo- International Regulatory Liason: Because of a NIC would like to thank you for your gist, Arkansas: I don’t think it should be nation going green now, this natural meth- participation in our survey which allowed. It takes a skill to do it and it is od is so new in our area that it really needs will provide NIC with your extremely not taught in the cosmetology schools nor specialized training. It is not really taught in valuable opinions on the various pro- examined on. It is not a part of our law nor basic training, just touched on in esthetics cedures that should be included in the the NIC National Exam. training. Concerns are if proper sanitation is used and if salons are doing it. It needs NIC Nail Technology examination. Marti Frasier, Cosmetologist/Board Member, special experts with special training to be NEC Committee Utah: I’m not familiar enough with the able to do the procedure accurately. procedure to render a qualified opinion. To the best of my knowledge in our area it’s not being practiced. NIC Bulletin | Page  Will Segment of License Affect State’s Mobility?

ith today’s millennial generation The individual fields of practice are all With all the different requirements from Wpreferring a more flexible mobile cosmetology related courses that are frag- each state, it can get very confusing. The society, it has persuaded State Boards to mented into separate segments such as “hair bottom line is when a student enrolls in cos- take a look at a whole new concept of design”, “nail technology”, “esthetics” and metology school, they should be encouraged licensing by providing different segments “barbering.” This allows separate choices to take a full cosmetology course if possible for licensure. Some of the State Boards that one can have if they wish not to take then this would allow them the flexibility to have already taken the approach of offering a complete cosmetology course that would go from one state to another to work and a full menu by having a separate license include all the phases with the exception be eligible for total mobility/endorsement for each different phase in the cosmetology of barbering. for licensure. This would also be the same field. This allows the student/practitioner for nails or esthetics. Today, boards are being confronted when a choice when selecting from the ala carte a licensee is trying to relocate to another States are looking at the industry trend menu when they enroll in cosmetology state which only offers a full cosmetology towards the specialization of a “one field school or take the required exam. This has course along with a separate nail or esthetics of practice” license which would allow also allowed more individual choices when course. States not offering a special “hair individual practitioners more flexible mobil- practitioners practice cosmetology even design” license cannot recognize the hair ity/endorsement. though the choices limits them to only one design course that does not include all the phase of the profession. NIC currently offers a special “hair design” phases of hair, nails and esthetics. Unless exam for states who test in “hair design.” As states are joining this National trend the licensee goes back to school to pick up This method of offering a special exam for towards the individual practice for licensure, the other phases in that particular state, licensure has helped in clearing up a lot of will this be enough to still meet the require- they could then become eligible to meet the confusion when the state offers the different ments that states have when licensee’s apply requirements for mobility/endorsement to segments for licensing. for mobility or endorsement for a license? become licensed. Nevada was one of the first states to offer a “hair design” license.

Regulatory Compliance Safety and Health Protection Education Offered

ore states are starting to develop pay the civil penalties associated with any wishing to attend the program may do so Mspecial health and safety educa- current/active citation before the licensee even if they don’t have a violation. tional classes for the licensees who are attends the seminar. Upon completion of cited for being in violation. the seminar, licensees will have the health Wyoming offers a settlement agree- and infection control violations associated ment with the licensee in violation that South Dakota is one state that has with the current/active citation expunged includes that they must acquire some implemented a protection course that from their record. recommended courses in health safety licensees must take when in violation and infection control. before they can continue to be licensed. The state of Arizona offers a similar program The contents of the course illustrate how that has been long-standing for over fifteen States are reviewing their inspection to protect the health of the client along years where the general public is invited to procedures, rules and statutes that ap- with the health of the licensee. It outlines sit in on the classes along with the licens- ply to the health and infection control how to prevent an infectious outbreak by ees. Currently Arizona is partnering with to assure that the proper guidance is practicing all safety procedures and the Milady to do an online program. Eventually given when maintaining voluntary infection protection procedures that are a program will be available for the industry compliance. required by law. through Milady. If your state has a program, please con- Oregon has also developed a seminar Colorado offers a seminar that the licensee tact the Editor of the Bulletin or bring that all licensees, who are cited for health in violation must attend to obtain back their the information to the Conference in and infection control violations, are of- license. The Colorado Cosmetology Schools Jackson Hole, WY. fered the opportunity to attend. If they teach the seminar program as part of the attend the seminar, they will not have to curriculum for their students. Any licensee

NIC Bulletin | Page  NATIONAL-INTERSTATE COUNCIL OF STATE BOARDS OF COSMETOLOGY 2008 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Snow King Resort – Jackson Hole, Wyoming “Regulation In The Rockies” THURSDAY – October 23, 2008 SUNDAY – October 26, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – BREAKFAST – Sponsored by Milady NATIONAL EXAMINATION COMMITTEE MEETING 9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Call to Order – Roll call of states 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – BREAKOUT SESSIONS BOARD ADMINISTRATORS’ DINNER/MEETING 1. “National Testing” – Kirby Morris, NIC Director of Marketing 2. “Rule Making 101” – Kay Kendrick, NIC Region I Director FRIDAY – October 24, 2008 3. “Pros and Cons of a Combined Board” – Darla Fox, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Director MO Board BOARD ADMINISTRATORS’ MEETING 4. “Bloodborne Pathogens” – Scott Lindblom, Campbell County 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Board of Health EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Education Program - REPEAT of Breakout Sessions CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Lunch – Sponsored by Pivot Point 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – Nominating Committee Report NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION “How to Make Proper Decisions as a Board Member” 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Kimberly Grinston, MO Board Attorney WELCOME RECEPTION - Sponsored in part by OPI 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Break 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Election of Officers – Financial Report SATURDAY – October 25, 2008 Committee Reports: Audit, Budget 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. 2009 Conference Report - Kinley BREAKFAST – Sponsored by Super Cuts – Opening Ceremonies 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Dinner/Dance (Costume Party) - Sponsored 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. by King Research GENERAL SESSION/Call to order Roll Call of states MONDAY – October 27, 2008 Presentation & Approval of conference rules 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast – Sponsored by JC Penney Salons Approval of Conference Agenda 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – GENERAL SESSION/Call to order Approval of 2007 Conference Minutes Roll Call Committee Appointment: Nominating Committee Reports: Honorary Membership, Conference Site Books to Audit Committee 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – “Laser Technology and Current Practice Regulations” Presentation of Election Procedures Carlotta Veasy MSN, FNP-BC, AMERP-C President’s Report 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – “Examination Security” – Gregg Colton, 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Colton and Associates, Inc. Introduction of Education Chair 11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Break Overview of Education Program – Richard DeCarlo, Education 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – “Continuing Education – Pros and Cons” Committee Chairman Eddie Jones, Director SC Board 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch – Sponsored by DL Roope “Why Do People Do What They Do?” - Dr. Marla Sanchez, CEO Administrations, Inc. Spectrum Development – Sponsored by PCS 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – “Health and Safety – Updates and Current Issues” 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Lunch – Sponsored by Ultronics Sue Sansom, Director AZ Board 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Wrap-up Education Committee “Cut It Out” Program on Domestic Violence – Jeri Linas, NCA Cares 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Unfinished Business; New Business; Program Director Resolution; RECESS 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Break 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – NEC Meeting 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Executive Board Meeting “Liability & Risk Reduction for the Esthetician” Charting, Liability 6:30 p.m. – Cash Bar Insurance and Public Safety 7:00 p.m. – Banquet Jesse Cormier, Executive Director, Associated Skin Care Professionals 7:45 p.m. – Installation of officers 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. – Adjourn Reception – Sponsored by 360 Training

NIC Bulletin | Page  Make plans to attend NIC’s Latest Fraudulent Activity: Annual Conference ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Rent/Lease a License

October 25-27, 2008 enting a license or leasing a license state and federal taxes. The licensee has Jackson Hole, Rseems to be a new trend in the violation everything to lose when trying to make a field that boards are becoming aware of. few extra dollars. In one state the license Wyoming number that the department uses when When a young graduate holds a current issuing the license, the lessors are trying to active cosmetology/nail tech license and use it as their social security number. This doesn’t work in the profession, what better could really get to be complicated for the way to make a little extra money by renting original license holder. or leasing their current license to a non- Bulletin educated individual who wishes to practice Schools need to be teaching the students on Published five times a year, the NIC Bulletin in the profession without ever attending any what the consequences of the violations are is the official newsletter of the National Inter- type of cosmetology school. This is happen- when they put their personal lives and lively ing in some states. hood in the fraudulent activity that they are state Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, participating and allowing such violations The individual who owns the license appar- Inc., 7622 Briarwood Circle, Little Rock, AR to happen. 72205. ently does not realize the jeopardy they put themselves in plus their personal license. A follow up on this subject will be done Editor: Lois Wiskur Not only would someone else be working later as more material and information is P.O. Box 687, Pierre, SD 57501 under the licensee’s name but what about gathered. 605-224-1661 Graphic Designer: Tami Collins, Pierre, SD www.tamicollins.com Reminder [email protected] ust a reminder to everyone to please make sure that your pre-registration has been Jpaid and that your hotel reservations are made for the Annual NIC Conference in Printed by Curt Merriman Printing, Inc. Jackson Hole. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon. Pierre, SD • [email protected] Anyone needing conference information call (501) 227-8262 or email debranorton@ Major costs incurred in the preparation, sbcglobal.net. printing, and mailing of the NIC Bulletin are underwritten as a service to the cosmetology industry by Milady. The articles provided are for informational purposes only and are not a position

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