Check to Ensure Licenses Are Current

by CurlStylist on Tuesday, June 1, 2010

In an effort to maintain high professional standards and the integrity of our industry, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) recommends beauty professionals take a moment and double check that all required professional licenses are current. While the vast majority of beauty professionals and salon / spa owners are diligent in maintaining up-to-date licenses with state and local governments for the services they perform, even the most conscientious of us can make an honest mistake. An honest mistake, however, could result in fines and/or the closure of a business for an extended period of time. PBA encourages members and non-members alike to make certain all licenses are current for their business as well as for all employees. Most state regulatory boards have an online component via their website in order to check the status of a license.

Salon and spa owners, along with individual professionals, must also guarantee any employee who has moved from another state has met the requirements for license reciprocity (if available). While there is no standard for license reciprocity and in many cases it does not exist between states, the law must be followed and a new license must be obtained.

In addition, recent media reports have reported salons hiring or continuing to employ individuals that do not maintain the required license for beauty services being performed. As both a matter of good business practices and public safety, PBA does not condone such actions. Maintaining the integrity of the beauty industry requires that we continue to meet the high professional standards that are the hallmark of our industry.

Please take a moment and double check that your license is current today!