I was shopping at my local beauty supply when I overheard the conversation that Bill SB 803 was passed. and to be honest, I was PISSED. As a licensed cosmetologist for nearly ten years, California was once one of the hardest cosmetology courses and license testing in the country. Back then, cosmetology courses were 1600 hours, the cosmetology test was a one to two hours written test and four to five hour practical. The practical test you had to supply a model, and it had some things on the test such as finger waves, a 1920's thermal contraption, etc. The only state that was more difficult was Washington (2400 hour program.)
In 2012, the board eliminated bringing a model to the practical test. Instead just a doll head was needed. The practical was shortened to only 2-3 hours, and the practical was only 1 hour.
Starting in 2022, the entire cosmetology course will only be 1000 hours.
Even more concerning, the practical test will completely be eliminated. Only the written will be needed.
The changes follow other states that have also eased license requirements for cosmetology students. Pennsylvania eliminated its hands on practical back in 2014, and Texas reduced it's hours to 1000 in 2019.
The Bill offers some benefits for cosmetologists that only want to offer cutting and hair color. However, I find this to be both wonderful and horrific news.
The pros:
Lash Lifts/Lash Perms become Legal (They have been illegal due to ammonia, though most technicians and licensed professionals have continued to offer these services.)
Lash Tinting/Brow Tinting become legal. (All tinting products for lashes and brows have been banned in California. If state board found tinting products in your business, they would fine you.)
For new lash technicians looking to obtain a cosmetology license, now is the time.
The cons:
Lash lifts/lash perms, Lash tinting and brow tinting will also be legal for estheticians to offer. I find this incredibly upsetting. Estheticians are not educated in tinting products, chemicals and the science as cosmetologists are.
It will be virtually toooooooo easy to obtain a cosmetology license. So much in fact that the practical will be eliminated. No one will have to show that they know how to handle chemicals, color, cutting, scissors, razors, disinfectant, etc. Reminds me of the differences of book smarts vs. street smarts. There should always be a happy balance. The practical and written offered this balance. Eliminating will, I believe, is a direct reaction from covid lockdowns, the state being so short staffed, and following other states.
Eyelash extensions are still not part of the educators, or cosmetology/ esthetician student academic programs or part of testing through the board. Though, in order to offer eyelash extension services in the state, one must be a licensed esthetician or cosmetologist.
I feel the state board has offered a few benefits, but what is coming is a giant step backwards. And another step is missing to regulating academics, testing, and education of eyelash extension services.
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