Section 308-20-080. Minimum instruction guidelines for cosmetology, hair design, barbering, manicuring, esthetics and master esthetics training.

The minimum instruction guidelines for training required for a student or apprentice to be eligible to take the license examination for the following professions shall include:

(1) For cosmetology:

(a) Theory of the practice of cosmetology including business practices and basic human anatomy and physiology;

(b) At least 100 hours of skills in the application of manicuring and pedicuring services;

(c) At least 100 hours of skills in the application of esthetics services;

(d) Shampooing including draping, brushing, scalp manipulations, conditioning and rinsing;

(e) Scalp and hair analysis;

(f) Hair cutting and trimming including scissors, razor, thinning shears and clippers;

(g) Hair styling including wet, dry and thermal styling, braiding and styling aids;

(h) Cutting and trimming of facial hair including beard and mustache design and eyebrow, ear and nose hair trimming;

(i) Artificial hair;

(j) Permanent waving including sectioning, wrapping, preperm test curl, solution application, processing test curl, neutralizing and removal of chemicals;

(k) Chemical relaxing including sectioning, strand test, relaxer application, and removal of chemicals;

(l) Hair coloring and bleaching including predisposition test and strand test, and measurement, mixing, application and removal of chemicals;

(m) Cleaning and disinfecting of individual work stations, individual equipment and tools and proper use and storage of linens;

(n) Diseases and disorders of the scalp, hair, skin and nails;

(o) Safety including proper use and storage of chemicals, implements and electrical appliances;

(p) First aid as it relates to cosmetology; and

(q) Not all training may be on mannequins.

(2) For hair design:

(a) Theory of the practice of hair design including business practices and basic human anatomy and physiology;

(b) Shampooing including draping, brushing, scalp manipulations, conditioning and rinsing;

(c) Scalp and hair analysis;

(d) Hair cutting and trimming including scissors, razor, thinning shears and clippers;

(e) Hair styling including wet, dry and thermal styling, braiding and styling aids;

(f) Cutting and trimming of facial hair including beard and mustache design and eyebrow, ear and nose hair trimming;

(g) Artificial hair;

(h) Permanent waving including sectioning, wrapping, preperm test curl, solution application, processing test curl, neutralizing and removal of chemicals;

(i) Chemical relaxing including sectioning, strand test, relaxer application, and removal of chemicals;

(j) Hair coloring and bleaching including predisposition test and strand test, and measurement, mixing, application and removal of chemicals;

(k) Cleaning and disinfecting of individual work stations, individual equipment and tools and proper use and storage of linens;

(l) Diseases and disorders of the scalp and hair;

(m) Safety including proper use and storage of chemicals, implements and electrical appliances;

(n) First aid as it relates to hair design; and

(o) Not all training may be on mannequins.

(3) For barbering:

(a) Theory of the practice of barbering services and business practices and basic human anatomy and physiology;

(b) Shampooing including draping, brushing, scalp manipulations, conditioning and rinsing;

(c) Scalp and hair analysis;

(d) Hair cutting and trimming including scissors, razor, thinning shears and clippers;

(e) Hair styling, wet, dry and thermal styling and styling aids;

(f) Cutting and trimming of facial hair including shaving, beard and mustache design and eyebrow, ear and nose hair trimming;

(g) Artificial hair;

(h) Cleaning and disinfecting of individual work stations, individual equipment and tools and proper use and storage of linens;

(i) Diseases and disorders of the skin, scalp and hair;

(j) Safety including proper use of implements and electrical appliances;

(k) First aid as it relates to barbering; and

(l) Not all training may be on mannequins.

(4) For manicuring:

(a) Theory in the practice of manicuring and pedicuring services, business practices and basic human anatomy and physiology;

(b) Artificial nails including silk, linen, fiberglass, acrylic, gel, powder, extensions and sculpting, preparation, application, finish and removal;

(c) Cleaning, shaping and polishing of nails of the hands and feet and treatment of cuticles;

(d) Cleaning and disinfecting of individual work station, individual equipment and tools and proper use and storage of linens;

(e) Diseases and disorders of the nails of the hands and feet;

(f) Safety including proper use and storage of chemicals, implements and electrical appliances;

(g) First aid as it relates to manicuring and pedicuring; and

(h) Not all training may be on mannequins.

(5) For esthetics:

Theory in the practice of esthetics services, business practices and basic human anatomy and physiology (750 hours):

(a) Care of the skin compresses, massage, facials, wraps, masks, exfoliation, use of electrical or mechanical appliances or chemical compounds;

(b) Temporary removal of superfluous hair of the skin by means including tweezing, waxing, tape, chemicals, lotions, creams, sugaring, threading, mechanical or electrical apparatus and appliances;

(c) Cleaning and disinfecting of individual work stations, individual equipment and tools and proper use and storage of linens;

(d) Diseases and disorders of the skin;

(e) Safety including proper use and storage of chemicals, implements and electrical appliances;

(f) First aid as it relates to esthetics; and

(g) Not all training may be on mannequins.

(6) Master esthetics (450 additional hours):

Theory in the practice of master esthetics, business practices, and basic human anatomy and physiology including all of subsection (4) of this section and the following:

(a) Laser, light frequency, radio frequency, ultrasound, and plasma practices;

(b) Medium depth chemical peels;

(c) Advanced client assessment, documentation, and indications/contraindications;

(d) Pretreatment and post-treatment procedures;

(e) Lymphatic drainage and advanced facial massage;

(f) Advanced diseases and disorders of the skin; and

(g) Advanced theories; alternative, touch, and spa body treatments.

(7) Online training curriculums must be approved by the department.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.16.030, 43.24.023, 43.24.086. WSR 16-02-033, § 308-20-080, filed 12/29/15, effective 1/29/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.023 and 18.16.030. WSR 13-24-042, § 308-20-080, filed 11/26/13, effective 1/1/14; WSR 08-22-029, § 308-20-080, filed 10/28/08, effective 2/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.16.030(2). WSR 02-04-012, § 308-20-080, filed 1/24/02, effective 6/30/02. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.16 RCW and RCW 34.05.220. WSR 92-04-006, § 308-20-080, filed 1/23/92, effective 2/23/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.16.030. WSR 91-11-042, § 308-20-080, filed 5/10/91, effective 6/10/91; WSR 88-19-047 (Order PM 772), § 308-20-080, filed 9/14/88. Statutory Authority: 1984 c 208. WSR 84-19-020 (Order PL 480), § 308-20-080, filed 9/12/84.]

RCW 18.16.030, 43.24.023, 43.24.086. WSR 16-02-033, § 308-20-080, filed 12/29/15, effective 1/29/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.023 and 18.16.030. WSR 13-24-042, § 308-20-080, filed 11/26/13, effective 1/1/14; WSR 08-22-029, § 308-20-080, filed 10/28/08, effective 2/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.16.030(2). WSR 02-04-012, § 308-20-080, filed 1/24/02, effective 6/30/02. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.16 RCW and RCW 34.05.220. WSR 92-04-006, § 308-20-080, filed 1/23/92, effective 2/23/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.16.030. WSR 91-11-042, § 308-20-080, filed 5/10/91, effective 6/10/91; WSR 88-19-047 (Order PM 772), § 308-20-080, filed 9/14/88. Statutory Authority: 1984 c 208. WSR 84-19-020 (Order PL 480), § 308-20-080, filed 9/12/84.