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BOARD OFCOSMETOLOGY NEWSKansas Board of Cosmetology Fall 2020 NewsletterKDHE COVID-19 Guidance UpdateThe Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has updated theCOVID-19 recommendations to include clarification on facial/shaving services anduse of face shields. The additions to the guidance are provided below. Face Shields: A face shield is sufficient when wearing a mask is not feasiblefor the licensee or the client. More information on the use of face shields can befound here. Facial/Shaving Services: The consumer should remove the face covering forthe service and put it back on with the service is completed.Click here to review the full guidance document.Please remember that these are recommendations. You are required by the Boardto adhere to the infection control regulations for your professions provided in regulation. All KBOC statutesand regulations can be accessed on the Board’s website here.Please ensure you are checking with your local health authorities to ensure that you are in compliance withany requirements or restrictions they may have pertaining to your profession as it relates to the COVID-19pandemic. A directory of local health departments can be found here.Other resources available to you are provided on the Board’s COVID-19 resources page here.Members of the Kansas Board ofCosmetologyDavid Yocum - ChairSchool RepresentativeKelly RobbinsTanning RepresentativeTina BurgardtCosmetologistAshley RangelEstheticianNichole Hines - ViceChairCosmetologistDavid TuckerBody ArtsKimberley MancusoGeneral PublicMary BlubaughGeneral PublicHow to attend Board MeetingsThe Board posts the Board agenda prior to theBoard meetings with the information on how toattend the meeting either by video or phoneconference. The agenda, minutes and notices can befound on the Board’s website Board Meeting page,we also post the agenda and meeting notices on theBoard’s Facebook page. ionally, the Board posts this information onthe state of Kansas public square website. https://publicsquare.ks.gov/Mission StatementTo protect the health and safety of the consuming public by licensing qualified individuals and enforcing highstandards of practice.

Kansas Board of Cosmetologybusinesses. Salon Chemistry and all hair salons andbarber shops statewide have proved that by wearingmasks, we can protect each other and our economy.”Read the full article here.Clay County criminal charges for theunlicensed practice of cosmetology andbarberingCosmetologist spots skin cancer on clientIn April 2019, Board staff received a complaintregarding the unlicensed cosmetology practice ofSuzette (Susie) Barteau in Junction City, Kansas.WIBW reporter Kimberly Donahue wrote an articleregarding a cosmetologist who encouraged one ofher clients to have an unusual bump looked atresulting in an early detection of skin cancer. Readthe full article here.In May 2019, board inspectors were sent to thecommercial location where it was alleged that Ms.Barteau was providing services. At the inspection, itwas confirmed that Ms. Barteau was providingcosmetology services without valid practitioner orestablishment licensure issued by the board.THANK YOU to the Beauty Industry!On May 31, 2019, Ms. Barteau was assessed finesfor unlicensed practice and was also issued an orderto cease and desist from providing unlicensedcosmetology services in Kansas.Recently, C.J. Janovy, Kansas Reflector Reporter,interviewed the Board Chair, David Yocum andBoard Vice Chair, Nichole Hines, to discuss theimpact COVID-19 has had on the beauty industry inKansas.“Let’s pause to congratulate the Kansas beautyindustry for doing its part to fight the pandemic.”Chairman Yocum, a licensed manicurist andacademy director provided insight on what he isseeing from the school perspective and ViceChairwoman Hines, Licensed cosmetologist,provided feedback on the impact she hasexperienced as a small business owner.Read the full article here.Governor Kelly visits Wichita salon tocelebrate National Business Women’sWeek“Hair salons and other personal service industryestablishments have always embraced diligentsanitation practices, but they have ramped up theirefforts during the pandemic – including by requiringall customers to wear masks,” Governor Kelly said.“Because of these efforts, no COVID-19 outbreakshave been associated with one of theseKansas Board of CosmetologyIn August 2019, the board was made aware of a newsarticle in the Clay Center Dispatch in which Ms.Barteau was pictured on the front cover providing ahaircut service out of a commercial location in ClayCenter, Kansas. The Board’s Disciplinary Panelapproved board staff and Litigation Counsel to workwith the Clay County County Attorney to pursuecriminal charges against the unlicensed practice ofMs. Barteau.On November 4, 2019, the Clay Center Dispatchpublished a news article regarding Ms. Barteau’sarrest for unlicensed practice. You can review thearticle by clicking here.On November 15, 2019, the Clay Center Dispatchpublished another news article related to Ms.Barteau’s continued unlicensed practice. You canreview the article by clicking here.On May 18, 2020, Ms. Barteau pled no contest topracticing cosmetology without a license.www.kansas.gov/kboc2

Kansas Board of CosmetologyLegislative PlanThe Board requested statute changes for the 20192020 session, but the requests were not heard by thelegislative committees. The Board plans to resubmitrequested statute changes during the 2021-2022session. Among many technical updates, the Boardwill be asking for authorization to: Issue demonstration permitsIssue charitable event permitsServe cease and desist orders to unlicensedpersons for the Body Art professionUpdate the name of the Board to reflect theprofessions regulated by order of when theywere added to the Board’s jurisdiction.Other bills were introduced by parties notconnected to the Board of Cosmetology requestingchanges to statute such as an exemption forthreading services, expedited licensure laws forreciprocity applicants, sunset laws for regulations,and requiring sales taxonpersonalcareservicessuchasprovided by licenseesundertheBoard’sjurisdiction. These billsdied in committee andwould have to bereintroduced in the 2021-2022 session to bereconsidered. A list ofthese bills with the linksto access the documentscan be found here.Regulation updatesThe Board is in the process of implementing apermanent regulation to allow distance learningoptions for cosmetology profession schools. Thepublic hearing will be December 2, 2020. View thehearing announcement and provide feedback here.Body Art UpdatesThe Board is currently in the process of workingwith KDHE to review the infection controlregulations for body art and propose them throughKDHE. Board staff have been attending weekly staffmeetings with subject matter experts and lookforward to completing this project. After theinfection control regulations are adopted by KDHEand repealed for KBOC, KBOC will move into thephase of working on the KBOC regulation updatesfor body art. Stay tuned!K.A.R 69-3-7Student RecordsOn Monday, September 14, 2020,the Board formally interpretedlanguage from the regulation as"reasonable amount of time" tobe 10 years. There is no requiredform at this time, and the Boardwill not dictate how that information isstored. Pursuant to K.A.R 69-3-7, the student recordmust contain the daily attendance record, practiceservices completed and a final record that verifiesthe curriculum requirement and hours have beensuccessfully completed.The updated KDHE regulations for the cosmetology professions have been publishedand are now effective. Please print a copy of the new regulations for yourestablishment from our website:https://www.kansas.gov/kboc/Docs/Infection Control Regulations for Practitioners and Facilities.pdfA summary of the changes can be reviewed here:KDHE Cosmetology Profession Infection Control Regulations Updates-Summary of ChangesPlease carefully review the following Cosmetology Establishment Compliance resource reflecting the updates.This resource can be viewed separately on the Board’s Resource Page: ablishment-Compliance-Resources.pdfKansas Board of Cosmetologywww.kansas.gov/kboc3

Kansas Board of CosmetologyFreelance Beauty ServicesInspector FeedbackBlood Exposure Kits: Inspectorsare finding blood exposure kitsthat are missing necessarysupplies and some of theproducts have expired. Pleasemake sure to check your bloodexposure kits regularly to ensureall necessary supplies areavailable and products are notexpired.It has been brought to the Board’sattention that there is a misconceptionbeing widely distributed via theinternet and social media platforms thatlicensure is not required in Kansas for beautyservices if the person providing the service(s) is afreelance artist/stylist (self-employed).You must have a license issued by the Board toengage in the practice of cosmetology, esthetics, nailtechnology or electrology for compensation, even ifyou are a freelance artist/stylist or are selfemployed, unless exempt by K.S.A. 65-1902(b).Any form of compensation for these professionalservices requires licensure regardless of whether youare employed by a person, business entity, selfemployed or even taking donations. To review gs.htm.Pursuant to K.S.A. 65-1902(a)(1), no person shallengage in practice of cosmetology, esthetics, nailtechnology or electrology unless the person holds avalid license, issued by the Board, to engage in thatpractice.Pursuant to K.S.A. 65-1902(d), if the Boarddetermines that an individual has violated subsection(a), in addition to any other penalties imposed bylaw, the Board, in accordance with the Kansasadministrative procedure act, may issue a cease anddesist order against such individual or may assesssuch individual a fine of not to exceed 1,500, ormay issue such order and assess such fine. Indetermining the amount of fine to be assessed, theBoard may consider the following factors: (1)Willfulness of the violation, (2) repetitions of theviolation and (3) risk of harm to the public causedby the violation.Additionally, pursuant to K.S.A. 65-1902(e), it is acrime to engage in practice of cosmetology,esthetics, nail technology or electrology without avalid license issued by the board to engage in thatpractice. For information on how to apply for aKansas license please use the following link:54. How to apply for Kansas LicensureKansas Board of CosmetologyDisinfectant Solutions: Somesalons may be attempting to save money by cuttingcorners with disinfectants. Do not be tempted! It isnot worth the cost savings to endanger your staff andyour consumers by cutting corners.Your instruments need to be fully immersed indisinfectant, and the disinfectant is required to bechanged daily or more often if the disinfectant orbleach solution becomes visibly cloudy or dirty. Nodebris should be in your disinfectant because youshould be cleaning your instruments prior to placingthem in disinfectant.Wax PotsWax pots must be kept cleanand covered. A new stickmust be used each time wax isremoved from the pot. Usingthe opposite end of the stick isprohibitedbecausethelicensee has touched it. Youcan break your sticks in half to maximize their use.Wax can be directly applied to a new wax strip withthe same stick. Wax can also be placed in adisposable container and the same stick may be used.After completion of the service, the container andapplicator must be placed in a covered trash can.Remaining wax, including paraffin wax, shall not bereused and must be thrown in the trash. Applicatorsshall not be left standing in wax pots.You can prevent wax from sticking to the pot bycoating it with a thin film of baby oil. After eachclient, you will be able to easily wipe any waxdrippings on the wax pot.www.kansas.gov/kboc4