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Department of Licensing Ruling
on Using Fish for Pedicures
Editor’s Note: This letter will be mailed soon to all licensed salons regarding the use of fish
to provide pedicuring services.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
PO Box 9026, Olympia, Washington 98507-9020
TO:
FROM:
Salon Owners
Cosmetology Program
Cosmetology, Manicuring, Barber and
Esthetics Advisory Board News
Cosmetology Advisory Board Members:
• Anne Martin, Chair — esthetician
• Larry Geiger — cosmetologist
• Gary Howse — private school
• James Moran — manicurist
• Vacant — public member
Upcoming Board Meeting
• November 10, 2008 9 a.m., Vancouver, WA
Upcoming Workshop
• Sylvia Garcia, Vice Chair — vocational school
• Kathleen Sather — manicurist, esthetician
• Mary Tanneberg — cosmetologist, esthetician
• Janiece Hoggatt — apprentice representative
• Vacant — barber
• October 13, 2008, 9 a.m., Olympia, WA
Rewrite of cosmetology law workshop.
Department of Licensing, Business and Professions Bldg 2, Rm 209
405 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia, WA 98502 | (360) 664-6626
Health & Safety Tip
Sanitation/Disinfecting Guidelines
(a) All tools and implements, including; reusable skin cleaning sponges and skin care
bowls, must be sanitized and disinfected or disposed of after service on each client.
(b) When used according to the manufacturer’s instructions, each of the following is an
approved method of disinfecting tools and implements after they are cleaned of debris:
(i) Complete immersion or spray with an EPA-registered hospital grade disinfectant
solution of the object(s) or portion(s) thereof to be disinfected; or
(ii) Steam sterilizer, registered and listed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration;
or
(iii) Dry heat sterilizer, registered and listed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,
or Canadian certification.
(c) All sanitized and disinfected tools and implements must be kept in a sanitizer or
closed nonairtight container.
(d) All disinfecting solutions and/or agents must be kept at manufacturer recommended
strengths to maintain effectiveness, be free from foreign material and be available for immediate
use at all times the location is open for business.
(e) Nail files, cosmetic make-up sponges, buffer blocks, sanding bands, toe separators
or sleeves, orangewood sticks, and disposable nail bits which have not been approved for
disinfection and reuse, must be given to the client or discarded after service on each client.
Presence of these articles in the work area will be prima facie evidence of reuse.
Washington State Department of Licensing’s position on fish pedicures
The Department of Licensing has had the opportunity to observe the fish pedicure
procedure. The purpose of this letter is to clarify the Department’s position on this service.
Fish pedicures include the care for the skin and cuticles of the feet and therefore, fall
under the sanitation and disinfection rules in WAC 308-20-110. Those rules require that
all tools and implements be sanitized, disinfected or disposed of after service on each client.
Due to the inability of salons to meet these requirements in regards to the fish, and to
protect consumers from the possibility of infection and disease, these rules do not allow for
fish pedicures in Washington State.
If you have questions or comments please contact us at (360) 664-6626. Or, you
may send a fax to (360) 664-2550, or send written correspondence to the Department of
Licensing, Business and Professions Division, Post Office Box 9026, Olympia, Washington
98507-9649.
The History of Cosmetology
The history of cosmetology is a long one,
dating back in ancient times. Since everyone
in the ancient world was either a master or
servant, the history of cosmetology began as
a skilled trade among the servant class, and
Egyptian woman had perfected the art of using
ochres, and dyes on their cheeks and eyes, as
depicted in Egyptian art. Many of the Egyptian
women and men wore wigs, and the wig stylist
appeared very early in the history of cosmetology.
Egyptians had also perfected the art of
extracting essential oils from herbs, the same
procedure that is used for making essential oils
today.
The Romans and Greeks prized their
baths, which were like today’s spa treatments,
and the Greco-Roma bathouse plays an important
role in the history of cosmetology. Men as
well as women had skin and hair treatments as
well as steam baths to open their pores.
According to Roman poetry, early
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cosmetologists had perfected something like
a hair permanent. No details are given in the
poem about how the woman obtained her
curly locks, but the Romans perhaps perfected
something like a curling iron heated on a
fire. This is the first mention in the history of
cosmetology of creating a curly look.
The religiosity of the Middle Ages meant a
temporary lull in the history of cosmetology, as
mystics were, in general, concerned more with
spiritual perfection than good looks. Women
usually covered their hair with cloths and wore
no makeup. The history of cosmetology had
another golden age during the 18th century,
with curly locks piled high in towers of tresses,
powdered faces, and the famous “beauty
mark” made with a kohl pencil. The history
of cosmetology often sees constant fluctuation
between the “natural look” and highly adorned
effects depending on the mood of the times.
Cosmetologist, Manicurist, Estheticians, Barbers, Instructors, Salon/Shops, Personal
Services Operators, and Mobil Services Operators can renew licenses online. Watch for
your Notice to Renew in the mail and if you are eligible, you will receive a password and
the website address. Visa or MasterCard are required for online payment.
Visit our Website! www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology
For the most current information on the cosmetology program, visit our web site
at http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology. If you need to contact us, we can be
reached at (360) 664-6626, or write to: Department of Licensing, Business and Profession
Cosmetology Section, PO Box 9048, Olympia, Washington 98507
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