South Carolina Board of Cosmetology

Important Notices:

• ATTENTION CE PROVIDERS:
  At its September 12, 2016 meeting the SC Board of Cosmetology ratified that all CE submissions are due by October 14th. Ensure that you reference the CE Provider Packet link for information and the CE Submission Form. In addition, you must use the separate “On-site CEU Documentation Checklist” AND the “On-line CEU Documentation Checklist” forms within your CE packets.

• Urgent Message Regarding Examinations:
  Upon further review by the National-Interstate Counsel of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) Executive Board and the National Examination Committee, it was determined that revisions to the examination needed to be launched January 1, 2017.
  Please select the below link for further information: NIC State School Memo

• At its January 12, 2015 Board meeting, the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology re-affirmed that pedicure rasps and credo blades are prohibited from being used in licensed salons. Pedicure Rasps and Credo Blades Signage

• SOUTH CAROLINA ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION REGARDING PROFESSIONAL LICENSING AND DACA STATUS INDVIDUALS (PDF)

• S.C. Cosmetology Board Warns Public, Salon Workers, of Potential Health Threat

• Health Hazards in Nail Salons

• New regulations for the Board of Cosmetology (Document No. 4075)

• OSHA recently posted a new resource on its website to help nail salon workers stay healthy and safe while giving manicures and pedicures.

• Check Your CEU Hours Online

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