FAQs

Do the students enrolled in my school qualify for Title IV Funding?

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The U.S. Department of Education makes that determination. Pursuant to the Board's new statute, A.R.S. 32-565, which is effective July 24, 2014, a cosmetology (or aesthetics or nail technology) school must be recognized as a postsecondary educational institution. If both of the following apply:

1. The school admits as regular students only individuals who have earned a recognized high school diploma or the equivalent of a recognized high school diploma or who are beyond the age of compulsory education as provided by section 15-802.

2. The school is licensed by name by the board under this chapter to offer one or more training program beyond the secondary school level.

Does a person who provides threading services need to be licensed in Arizona?

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See A.R.S. §32-506 which exempts certain people from licensure including:

(11) Persons who provide a service that results in the removal of hair from its follicle from around the eyebrows and from other parts

of the face with the use of a single strand of cotton thread and an over-the-counter astringent, if the service does not use chemicals

of any kind, wax, or any implements, instruments or tools to remove hair.

Does a person who provides tanning services need to be licensed in Arizona?

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See A.R.S. §32-506 which exempts certain people from licensure including: (12) Persons who tanning services by means of airbrushing, tanning beds or spray tanning.

Does a "Manager of a Salon" need to hold a personal license?

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No, A.R.S. §32-541(C) requires that all salons in the state of Arizona have an individual "designated as the manager of the

salon". Effective August 2, 2012, this manager may, but is no longer required to, hold a personal license to be designated as the

manager. Salon owners and managers must always remember that the Board's Rule, A.A.C. R4-10-113 specifies the manager's duties

and responsibilities as follows:

R4-10-113. Establishment Management

A. The manager of each establishment shall ensure that:

1. Licenses, notices, and the Board's most recent inspection sheet are prominently displayed;

2. The establishment and all licensees in a salon, school, or a mobile services area have current licenses;

3. Infection control and safety standards are maintained.

B. The Salon and school owner and salon and school manager or director shall be responsible for all violations enumerated in

subsection (A), occurring within the salon, school, or mobile service areas.

C. If a salon owner rents or leases space within the salon to a person who obtains a separate salon license, that second licensee

and their salon manager and the owner shall each be responsible for all violations of requirements enumerated in subsection

(A) occurring within the second licensee's portion of the salon, and are each responsible for the common area.

Historical Note:

New Section R4-10-113 renumbered from Section R4-10-110 by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 1791, effective May 18, 1999 (Supp. 00-2).

May a Licensee perform cosmetology services on a customer in a location other than a licensed salon?

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Yes, a licensee may perform cosmetology, aesthetics and nail technology on a customer in a location that is not a licensed salon in certain circumstances:

(1) A licensee may perform cosmetology, aesthetics, hairstyling and nail technology on a customer in a location which is not a licensed salon

when the licensee is requested by a customer to go to a place other than a licensed salon and the licensee is sent to the customer

from a salon. In this situation, both the salon and the licensee are responsible for compliance with all Board statutes and rules.

See A.R.S. §32-574(A)(6).

(2) A licensee may perform cosmetology, aesthetics, hairstyling and nail technology on a customer-WITHOUT THE SALON'S REQUEST-in a health

care facility, hospital, residential care institution, nursing home or residence of a person requiring home care because of an illness,

infirmity or disability. In this situation, the licensee is responsible for compliance with all Board statues and rules.

See A.R.S. §32-574(A)(6)

Are Salons required to notify the Board when they change locations within a Beauty Mall?

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Yes, Salon Owners are always required to notify the Board of any location change even if it is simply moving suites within a Beauty Mall. The Board needs to have current addresses on record to provide important notices to all licensees. Salon Owners are required to notify the Board in writing, fill out an application and pay the prescribed fee with 10 days following any ownership or location change. See A.R.S § 32-545 (A) (B)

Is Methyl Methacrylate known as "MMA" allowed in license salons and schools?

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The Board's rule, A.A.C. R4-10-112(M) prohibits the use of products containing hazardous substances banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) such as MMA (Methyl Methacrylate monomer) and methylene chloride from being used in a salon or school.

What do I do if there is a blood spill or body fluid exposure during services?

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The Board's rules contain procedures for blood spills and body fluid exposure.

A.A.C. R4-10-112 Infection Control and Safety Standards (A)(5)(6)(B)(D)(F)

A. An establishment shall have and maintain the following minimum equipment and supplies:

5. An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, and pseudomonacidal

(formulated for hospitals) disinfectant which shall be mixed and used according to manufacturer's

directions on all tools instruments, and equipment, except those that have come in contact with blood or other body fluids; and

6. An EPA-registered disinfectant that is effective against HIV-1 and Human Hepatitis B Virus or Tuberculocidal which

shall be mixed and used according to the manufacturer's directions on tools, instruments, and equipment that come

in contact with blood or other body fluids.

B. Procedure for disinfecting non-electrical equipment.

1. Non-electrical equipment shall be disinfected by cleaning with soap or detergent and warm water, rinsing with clean water

and patting day; and

2. Totally immersing in the wet disinfectant required under subsection (A)(5) or (A)(6) following manufacturer's recommended

directions.

D. Procedure for disinfecting electrical equipment, which shall be in good repair, before each use.

1. Remove all foreign matter;

2. Clean and spray or wipe with a disinfectant, compatible with electrical equipment, as required in subsection (A)(5)

or (A)(6); and

3. Disinfect removable parts as described in subsection (B).

F. If there is a blood spill or exposure to other body fluids during a service, licensees and students shall stop the service and:

1. Before returning to service, clean the wound with an antiseptic solution;

2. Cover the wound with a sterile bandage;

3. If the wound is on a licensee's or student's hand in an area that can be covered by a glove or finger cover. If the wound

is on the client, the licensee or student providing service to the client shall wear gloves on both hands;

4. Blood-stained tissue or cotton or other blood-contaminated material shall be placed in sealed plastic bag and that plastic

bag shall be placed into another plastic bag (double bagged), labeled with a red or orange biohazard warning, and discarded;

5. All equipment, tools and instruments that have come in contact with blood or other body fluids shall be disinfected as discussed

in subsections (A)(6) and (B); and

6. Electrical equipment shall be disinfected as discussed in subsection (D).

D. Procedure for disinfecting electrical equipment, which shall be in good repair, before each use.

1. Remove all foreign matter;

2. Clean and spray or wipe with disinfectant, compatible with electrical equipment, as required in subsection (A)(5)

or (A)(6); and

3. Disinfect removable parts as described in subsection (B).

Does the Board have any regulations regarding the proper cleaning and/or disinfecting of Laser equipment?

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The Board's rule, A.A.C R4-10-112 (A) and (D) contains procedures for cleaning of electrical equipment. This applies to

all laser equipment. It reads:

(A) An establishment shall have and maintain the following minimum equipment and supplies:

5. An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, and pseudomonacidal (formulated for hospitals) disinfectant

which shall be mixed and used according to manufacturer's directions on all tools, instruments, and equipment, except those that have come in contact with

blood or other body fluids; and

6. An EPA-registered disinfectant that is effective against HIV-1 and Human Hepatitis B Virus or Tuberculocidal which shall be mixed and used according

to the manufacturer's directions on tools, instruments, and equipment that come in contact with blood or other body fluids.

(D) Procedure for disinfecting electrical equipment, which shall be in good repair, before each use.

1. Remove all foreign matter;

2. Clean and spray or wipe with disinfectant, compatible with electrical equipment, as required in subsection (A)(5) or (A)(6); and

3. Disinfect removable parts as described in subsection (B). (Note: Refer to subsection (B) to disinfect removable parts of laser equipment)

How long must a school licensed by the Board maintain student records?

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The Board's statutes and rules require schools to keep records on file for each student enrolled or re-enrolled in a school for a regular course, postgraduate course or additional hours. See A.R.S § 32-561 and A.A.C. R4-10-204.

Therefore, student records must be available for Board inspection during the entire time a student is enrolled or re-enrolled in the school. How long the school maintains student records after a student is no longer enrolled or re-enrolled is a decision to be made by the school. Schools need to be aware that there may be other state or federal regulations that require the retention of student records for a specified time. This answer only contemplates the Board's laws and rules.

Note: when school closes, it is required to forward all student records to the Board with 10 days after closure. See A.R.S. §32-563 (B) and A.A.C. r4-10-202 (A)(2)(a)(b)(c).

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