* Q: My school says they cannot find my hours. I took the class in the early 90’s and I am now ready to test. What can I do?.

A: Schools are required to keep student records for seven (7) years. These records must be avail to the student upon request. If the hours earned are more than seven years old, it is possible that they may not be able to be recovered. If the time frame is less than seven years, you may file a complaint against the school with the Office of Professional Compliance at 1-800-822-2113.

Also someone else wanted to know about the reciprocity and whether or not PA participated in the NIC so the information listed below is for them and was also found on the PA state board site.

Reciprocity (licensure without examination) can be granted to individuals licensed in those states with which Pennsylvania has an understanding of reciprocity. To qualify for licensure by reciprocity, an individual must have a current license and two (2) years of working experience from the original licensure date. If the applicant does not meet the requirements for reciprocity, the Pennsylvania examination (theory and practical) must be successfully completed.

PENNSYLVANIA Stopped PARTICIPATING IN THE NIC NATIONAL EXAM AS OF JUNE 1997
PENNSYLVANIA RESUMED PARTICIPATING IN THE NIC EXAM AS OF MARCH 2006

As I’ve stated many times before if you’re a student and you need to know anything about transferring, your administrator will be able to help you because they would know all the updated procedures required for your state or contact your state board site for accurate information.

You will find the state board list located in the sidebar.

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!

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.

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.

Moisturize your skin daily. The benefits of moisturizers help to hydrate the skin, replenish the skin cells, reduce wrinkles, and create softer skin. There are quality moisturizers on the market that work effectively without the high price associated with many moisturizers.

Start using sunblock with SPF everyday to prevent sun damage and skin peeling. Use formulated sunblock for your face that allows you to apply makeup over the lotion.

Add meditation, yoga, or another stress relieving exercise to your life. When you learn to relax and reduce the stress in your life, you remove the risks of heart disease and stroke. This increases your chances of living longer.

Exercise regularly to improve your health. Base your exercise regimen on your health conditions as you may have limitations. Use stretching exercises if you have difficulties with other forms of exercise. Use yoga and Pilates to increase your joint pliability.

Limit your intake of fats and sugars with your food and beverages. Drink water to keep your body hydrated. Eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day is the medical recommendation for optimal water intake. Reduce your consumption of coffee with added creams and sugar, sodas, teas with the sugars, and other drinks high in sugar contents.

Eat a balance low fat low calorie diet filled with nutrients and antioxidants to help your body keep that youthful looking skin and buoyancy. Eat foods that contain acai and dark green leafy vegetables that aide the body’s natural ability to age gracefully while they help to build your immunity.

Add walking to your exercise program. Walk for thirty minutes four times a week. Buy walking shoes for proper support of your feet and back to lessen the risks of damage and possible injuries.

As you age, your body needs different levels of essential vitamins and minerals so add a multi-vitamin and supplement to your daily regimen. The age appropriate vitamins and supplements will help you have the right amount daily so you can age gracefully with your healthy body and immune system.

Visit your physician for a regular checkup and have your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar checked. Your doctor will have blood work done to monitor the level of your health and to help prevent any possible medical conditions. Discuss with your doctor any health issues you may be experiencing so they can be treated.

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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.

These undesirable past experiences usually cloud up a person’s mind and make him/her fixated in a certain stage of mind. They can not move on. They become dysfunctional. Professional help can be sought to combat these repressed thoughts. Psychologists and psychotherapists specialize in dealing with problems like this. They have techniques to diagnose the problem and eventually identify solutions for these problems.

One such solution is called the Past Life Regression, which involves the technique called hypnosis where the patient is guided by the therapist through out the process of visualizing some images or scenes that are designed to make him/her visit the past.

Generally, doing past life regression may sometimes involve two dangers. However, being informed and prepared of these dangers can definitely go a long way in controlling the damages.

1. Physiological Reactions: The mind does not only house a person’s memories and thoughts. It also triggers several physiological reactions. Remembering a painful memory or a traumatic experience may make the person nervous, hysterical or anxious. It can cause palpitations, increase in blood pressure, hyperventilation or even heart attack. Before going through past life regression, it is extremely important to know the health condition of the patients including his/her medical history. It is also a must to prepare first aid or pre-cautionary medicines just in case the situation becomes worse.

2. Psychological Disturbance: Going through the process of past life regression does not and will never guarantee absolute solutions to problems. The patient’s readiness to accept and face his/her fears, painful memories and traumas will definitely play a huge part in the success of the process. However, no matter how ready the patient is at the onset of the process, one will never know what will happen as the process progresses. Going through these painful memories may make the patient undergo psychological disturbances such as low self esteem, losing one’s morale or even making the fears and issues worse.

These are just general dangers that may happen. The possibilities may vary depending on the current state of mind, behavior and general well-being of the patient. Furthermore, the level of resiliency of the patient will also influence the outcome of the past life regression procedure and the dangerous effects that it could bring.

Revisiting your past life or experiences can prove to be tricky, difficult and even dangerous. On the other hand, it can also be proven to be rewarding. However, depending on the complexity of the problem, it may be best to consult a mind specialist before attempting to perform a past life regression procedure. Being prepared for the possible effects is an essential step in doing the process. After all, the objective of the procedure is to diagnose and identify solutions to the patient’s problems and not worsening it or add more problems to it.

A Brief History

There are very limited accounts on PLR in history. The more substantial writing is that of Patanjali, a Hindu scholar, who said that the soul is always burdened by its karma and thus introduced prati-prasav or reverse birthing. This is a technique where the subject revisits memories to address present issues. Prati-prasav is currently being practiced in yoga.

PLR was revived through the efforts of Madame Blavatsky. She is the co-founder of the Theosophical Society and her studies have re-introduced the concept in the west. The practice was further developed in the 1950′s when credible medical practitioners began their advocacy on PLR as an instrument to improve mental health. In 1967, Dr. Denys Kelsey was the first to use regression as a type of therapy.

The Practice of Past Life Regression

Studies made on religions believing in reincarnation did not take into account nor accept the idea of repressed memories. The practice of PLR is usually done to simply experience this spiritually and therefore, be able to venture into the unknown. To draw information on the subject’s past life, practitioners would use hypnosis and ask their subjects a series of questions.

With the use of bridging, the unearthed memories are brought to consciousness. This is very important for both the doctor and patient as unresolved issues in past lives are believed to be significant in healing the present issues of the patient. However, they are not always easily dealt with as in most cases; the memories are of a negative nature.

Past Life Regression on Television

Oprah featured Past Life Regression last May 2008, with the help of Dr. Oz and Dr. Brian Weiss, who have been studying Past Life Regression for many years. Their subject named Jodie, sought the help of Dr. Weiss to find out why she has such a compulsive fear of dolls.

Fear Of Dolls

Then it was described how Jodie got to see her dead grandfather shortly after entering the state of hypnosis and minutes later, she began describing what she thought of as a car accident she got involved in, then she began to cry. Apparently, she had died unexpectedly in her past life, leaving her children to grow up without her and this resulted in her fear of dolls which is a metaphor for her inability to care for her children.

Healing Through Past Life Regression

Months later, Jodie saw Oprah featuring the Osmond family where Marie Osmond handed her an Oprah-doll. She reiterates that had it not been for Past Life Regression, she would have immediately turned off the TV because of her fear of dolls. But what’s good to know is that after the session, it seemed that she was already able to deal with looking at one.

There are many practitioners of PLR in the United States and more studies are being conducted as of this writing. Accounts of reincarnation and repressed memory studies are present in the history of man, and his natural curiosity would only encourage him to know more about past life regression. Many movie stars like Shirley MacLaine have also delved into this realm and I do believe she wrote a book about her experiences

Man’s Desire to Learn from Mistakes – Past or Present Life

Whether traveling through time to relive the lives we left behind is legitimate, that remains a question yet to be answered and perhaps today, no form of science can produce concrete evidence about past life regression or the past lives’ existence. However, the moral of these presumptions could easily be traced into man’s desire to learn from what mistakes he has committed – whether in this life or in the past.