The Beauty Denominator

I received this comment from Sheri last month and I thought I would share it because she was complimenting me and I like compliments even though she wasn’t to happy with some of the comments or questions she read from others in our profession:

To Whomever Hosts this Website: THANK YOU! I fully understand the dedication, time, and know what a PITA running a website can be! Been there, done that! This service you provide is wonderful!

But honestly, some of these questions are ridiculous! And you are really, far too gentle with these airheads. I would not have them working in my salon to sweep floors!

Hairdressers, if you cannot get on the Internet and GOOGLE or SEARCH for your state law and READ for yourself the rules and regulations for yourself, then by God you have no business being in this business or mixing color. Some of you are LAZY! Too lazy to read your own state laws! Some of you act like you do not have a brain in your head to read what you write. I would not trust you to do my hair or my dog’s hair for crying out loud.

God bless you whoever “YOU” are that provides this service to help *us* find information faster about reciprocity, etc… Have a fabulous day! And please, do not delete this note. Let them read it!

Disciplinary Actions
I always receive the PA Board of Cosmetology eNewsletter to keep up with what’s going on in my state and just like reading the obits to see if I know anyone I always check out the disciplinary actions for the professionals in my area. Consumers really should check out their own state board websites to see who isn’t following the law.

Besides Cosmetologist and Barbers they also have all others licensed by the state  and you should check to make sure that the people you put your trust in are legit. You can also obtain official confirmation of the current status of a licensee  by contacting the Bureau of  Professional and Occupational Affairs: 2601 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110; (717) 787-8503 or online for PA.

Below was listed in my area recently so I’m posting it, it’s a public record so for those that live in York County beware:

Vivian Antoinette Iacoboni and Camillo Anthony Iacoboni, t/d/b/a Market Street Manor Spa & Salon, license no. CB117673 of York, York County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $850 because of aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice of a profession, occupation or business, for practicing cosmetology in a grossly incompetent or unethical manner, and by designating a person in charge of respondents’ cosmetology salon in the owners’ absence who was not a cosmetologist.

Before going to work in this state make sure you obtain your license in the accepted manner. I see many out of state licensees that were issued a civil penalty of 1,000 dollars and their Pennsylvania license revoked because they obtained their license by dishonest or unethical means. They list the persons name and license number so this is all public records.

The newsletter also said that the board is concerned about the deadly MRSA staph infection, and one board member related a news story about a woman who had almost needed to have her leg amputated because she had shaved her legs right before a pedicure, leaving her vulnerable to the MRSA virus, now that’s scary.

So far I haven’t ran across anyone that I actually know, but I still like to see what people are losing their licenses for and where they are located just encase. Be aware of what goes on with your licensed or in some cases unlicensed professionals.

All businesses have to have a license to operate and beauty salons must have their license displayed plus those of their employees so they can be seen. If you have any complaints or you’re concerned that a business may be operating illegally in Pennsylvania you should read below about how you can find out the information you need to take further action.

PA Consumers

Question: How can I verify that a person or business is licensed?
Answer: Access LicensePa and follow the directions to obtain information about a licensee.

Question: How can I find out if there is disciplinary action against a licensee?
Answer: Access LicensePa (the link above), enter either the license number or the name of the licensee, access the license record.  Disciplinary actions, if any, are noted at the bottom of the screen.

Question: How do I file a complaint against a licensee?
Answer: Access the appropriate board Web page under Consumer Information to download the complaint form and directions for filing.

The above link will download a complaint form that you can print out and send in after filling out and signing.

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Because there is no middle man and delivered direct to you it is below wholesale cost. I checked their site and found a lot of useful information. They even have a forum to provide help from other entrepreneurs. Now I must admit I have thought of getting a tattoo in the past, but have always chickened out. Bill said he would take me to get a feather this weekend, but I don’t think so. I don’t like needles. I would however try the airbrush tats. It says on their site that they last for 2 weeks, but can be removed if you don’t want it that long.

For more interesting information you can check their site and see if it’s something that might appeal to you for a business venture. Children and teenagers would probably love it. They also have body crystals and spray tanning systems. Just an idea for some of you entrepreneurs to consider.