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 in- structors 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 busi- ness 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! Kansas Board of Cosmetology www.kansas.gov/kboc 2 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 liq- uid bleach or a tuberculocidal disinfectant. • Requiring towel warmers to be disinfect- ed 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. Kansas Board of Cosmetology www.kansas.gov/kboc 3 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 disinfect- ing 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 ap- proved 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! Kansas Board of Cosmetology www.kansas.gov/kboc 4 NEWS TO KNOW All Eyes Out For Skin Cancer A woman who lost her daughter to skin can- cer 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 applica- tions are correct and belong to the applicants.