South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 35 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION- STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY
South Carolina Code of Regulations, Chapter 35, is the set of rules and regulations promulgated by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) - State Board of Cosmetology. These regulations are crucial for governing the practice of cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, and the operation of schools and salons within the state.
The primary purpose of these regulations is to protect the public by ensuring that individuals providing cosmetology services are properly trained, qualified, and operate in safe and sanitary conditions.
Here's a breakdown of the key areas typically covered in Chapter 35:
I. Licensing and Qualifications:
Application for Licensure: Detailed requirements for individuals applying for licenses as cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians, and instructors. This includes age, education (e.g., 10th grade education or equivalent), and completion of required hours of instruction from a board-approved school.
Cosmetologist: Typically 1,500 hours of instruction.
Esthetician: Typically 450 hours of instruction.
Nail Technician: Specific hour requirements.
Instructor: Requirements often include holding a cosmetology/esthetics/nail tech license for a certain period (e.g., 2 years) or completing an additional instructor training program.
Examinations and Reexaminations: Rules for the required theory and practical examinations for licensure, including fees and procedures for retesting.
Out-of-State Applicants/Reciprocity: Provisions for individuals licensed in other states to apply for licensure in South Carolina, often involving reciprocity agreements.
License Renewal: Requirements for renewing licenses, including continuing education mandates (e.g., specific hours per renewal period) and procedures for expired licenses.
Emergency Temporary Work Permit: Regulations for issuing temporary permits under specific circumstances.
II. School Operations and Curriculum:
Application for Approval to Operate Schools: Requirements for opening and operating cosmetology, nail technology, or esthetics schools, including application procedures and timelines.
Building Requirements: Minimum square footage, layout, and facilities required for schools, including separate designated spaces for different disciplines (cosmetology, nail technology, esthetics).
Equipment and Supplies: Minimum equipment and supplies that schools must possess to adequately train students.
Minimum Curriculum: Detailed outlines of the required hours and subjects for each course of instruction (cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, instructor training) to ensure comprehensive training.
Instructor Qualifications and Supervision: Rules regarding the qualifications of instructors, student-to-instructor ratios, instructor responsibilities (e.g., full-time devotion to instructing, no private practice during teaching hours), and procedures for substitute instructors.
Student Hours and Records: Regulations on student attendance, credit for hours, and the maintenance and transfer of student records.
School Standards: General rules for school operations, including board approval of school rules, inspection rights, minimum student enrollment, and prohibitions against operating as a beauty salon for public practice.
III. Salon Operations and Sanitation:
Licensure of Salons: Requirements for obtaining and maintaining a license to operate a cosmetology, nail technology, or esthetics salon. This includes specific equipment requirements for salons.
Sanitary and Safety Rules: This is a crucial section, outlining stringent hygiene and safety standards for both salons and schools. This covers:
Disinfection and sterilization procedures for tools and equipment.
Cleanliness of premises, restrooms, and workstations.
Proper waste disposal.
Use of protective coverings.
Prevention of disease transmission.
Personal hygiene of practitioners.
Booth Renters: Regulations may also address the licensing and responsibilities of individuals who rent a booth within a licensed salon.
IV. Enforcement and Fees:
Administrative Citations and Penalties: Procedures for investigating complaints, issuing citations, imposing fines, and taking disciplinary actions (e.g., license suspension or revocation) for violations of the regulations.
Fees: A comprehensive schedule of fees for various applications, examinations, licenses, and renewals.
Civil Penalties: Details on the types of civil penalties that can be levied for non-compliance.
V. Crossover Requirements:
Minimum Requirements for Crossover Between Licensed Cosmetologists and Master Hair Care Specialists: Specific rules for licensed cosmetologists who wish to obtain a Master Hair Care Specialist license (regulated by the Board of Barber Examiners, but with provisions for cosmetologists to "crossover").
In essence, South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 35 provides the detailed framework for the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology to effectively regulate the beauty industry, ensuring high standards of training, practice, and sanitation to protect the health and safety of consumers while also providing clear guidelines for practitioners, schools, and salons.
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