Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

 

GDForum ID: 2508

Description of Proposed Guidance Document Changes

This guidance document provides guidance to regulated parties regarding the performing of straight razor shaving by licensed cosmetologists prior to September 1, 2024. The guidance provides that cosmetologists who obtained their license prior to September 1, 2024, are eligible to perform straight razor shaving based on the cosmetology scope of practice defined in the Code of Virginia. Cosmetologists who perform straight razor shaving without the appropriate training may be subject to disciplinary action by the Board. The guidance also provides that licensed cosmetology schools may employ licensed and certified barber or master barber instructors to provide training on straight razor shaving on face and neck in a cosmetology school.

 

Guidance Document(s) for this Comment Forum

Document ID	Document Title	Current Document	Proposed Document	Revised Proposed
7843	Cosmetology Licensees Completing Training Prior to Straight Razor Requirement	n/a	Proposed Document	Revised Proposed	Posted with additional changes on 10/29/2024

 

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