Thursday, September 27, 2007

The Beauty Industry Goes High Tech

Take advantage of all that the latest technology has to offer your career.

Technology in the beauty industry is exploding. Nearly 7,000 professionals have completed continuing education online with Cosmetology Campus this year saving them time and money. Are you are wondering how else technology can assist and advance your profession? If you are unaware of all of the high tech features available to today’s salon profession check out this month’s issue of the Texas Stylist & Salon. From website design to Salon Software the Texas Stylist will inform you on all of the latest topics.

Is your salon already computer savvy? Debbie Doerrlamm’s Article “Is your High-Tech Salon at Risk?” addresses an important issue countless people have learned the hard way, backing up. This is a subject every high tech professional must be aware of to avoid lost data nightmares.

Doerrlamm’s article is just one of many that will educate you on beauty industry technology. According to their website, ”TEXAS STYLIST & SALON is mailed free of charge to licensed salons and barbershops, booth renters and beauty schools in Texas. Circulation is restricted to members of the beauty and barber profession, its suppliers and students.” To contact the magazine call 1-888-297-7010.

License renewal deadline is tomorrow!

License renewal deadline is this week in Illinois and North Carolina. If you have not completed your CE courses on CosmetologyCampus login and to so right away!

IL: Cosmetologist and Estheticians - September 30th
     (nail technicians is 10/30/08)
NC: Cosmetologist, Estheticians and Nail Technicians – September 30th

If you are in one of the groups listed above and you have not yet renewed your license do so immediately to avoid an expired license that can result in late fees and licensing code violation fines. For renewal information for IL refer to the state of IL Division of Professional regulation and for North Carolina refer to the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners.

As I mentioned earlier this summer, if your license is not renewed by September 30 you are required to stop working until your license is reinstated or face possible civil penalty.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Top Salon Violations

A Top 3 List to Avoid this Year

Sanitation issues end up in beauty industry news regularly but, do you know what the top code violations are in Texas? The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) has provided a list of the top ten salon violations. The Top 3 of those 10 violations according to the TDLR website are:

1.Expired Individual License – Tex. Occupations Code Ch. 1602.251 (a)
2.Expired Shop License – Tex. Occupations Code Ch. 1602.301 (a)
3.Unlicensed Individual License-Tex. Occupations Code Ch. 1602.251(a)

Be sure to renew your license before it expires to easily avoid being an offender of the number one violation. If you need to complete the required continuing education (CE) hours to keep your cosmetology license current enroll in Online Cosmetology CE courses now.

Also be sure to keep address current with TDLR because renewals notices are mailed to the last address on file.

Buy the Right Electric Nail File

Are you wondering which Nail drill to buy or if the one you are currently using is intended for use on nails? There are many electric nail file options available for Nail Technicians, but make sure the electric file you select is designed specifically for use with Manicures or Pedicures for professional results and to keep within code requirements.

CosmetologyCampus now has a list of the drills that were designed for nail techs in mind to insure you make the appropriate choice for you professional tool decisions. Once you have the file of your choice be sure you are properly educated on the use of the drill. If you would like training on the use of the electric nail file be sure to enroll for our new Electric Nail File certification or get the educational DVD.