Minnesota Administrative Rules

2105.0380 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SALONS.

It is the responsibility of the manager and owner of the salon and of each operator to comply with the following operational requirements:

A.

Each licensee shall maintain an adequate supply of clean and disinfected brushes, combs, and other implements and tools for use on patrons.

B.

Before each use, all scissors, razors, clipper blades, tweezers, cutting tools, reusable esthetic and manicure instruments, combs, brushes, and brush rollers shall be cleaned and disinfected. Hair and debris shall be removed from all instruments and items, and all instruments and items shall be washed in hot water with soap or detergent and rinsed thoroughly before disinfecting.

C.

Rollers, pins, clippies, hairnets, and all other instruments and items not specifically listed in any other provision of this part, shall be cleaned thoroughly and disinfected at a minimum of once per week.

D.

Foam toe separators, foam buffer blocks, paper or foam flip-flops or slippers, cushioned nail files, paper sandpaper drill bits, wooden spatulas, cotton balls, cotton pads or swabs, gauze pads, neck strips, and other items made with paper, wood, foam, or other porous materials are single-use items, may be used one time only, and must be immediately disposed of in a waste receptacle after use.

E.

Skin-cutting equipment, including razor-type callus shavers, credo blades, rasps, or graters, and other implements which are used to remove corns or calluses by cutting below the skin surface are prohibited and must not be present in a salon.

F.

Clean linens and protective papers shall be used for each person. A towel or protective paper shall be placed on the head rest of the facial chair before any person reclines in that chair. A towel or protective paper shall be placed between the client's head and the shampoo bowl during shampooing.

G.

All fluids, semifluids, creams, and powders shall be kept in clean covered containers and shall be dispensed with a clean disinfected spatula or from a shaker or pump or spray dispenser. Waving fluids shall be dispensed from suitable containers, in a manner which prevents contamination of unused fluid. All containers shall be covered when not in use.

H.

All bottles and containers shall be correctly and clearly labeled to disclose their contents. Poisonous substances shall be clearly and conspicuously marked.

I.

All permanent wave rods and supplies shall be washed thoroughly after use on each client and shall be stored in clean, closed containers or covered by a clean towel when not in use.

J.

All electrical tools and implements shall be kept on stands or hangers or otherwise be stored properly when not in use. One six-foot grounded extension cord may be used in a work station if necessary to service a client with an implement actually in use. The extension cord shall not extend beyond the area of the work station.

K.

All clean towels, robes, and linen shall be stored in a clean, closed cabinet until used. The cabinet shall be made of a solid, completely closed material. Disinfected capes, aprons, and robes may be hung in an area of the salon that is not within five feet of any work station or customer servicing area for purposes of drying, and must be stored according to this part immediately after drying.

L.

Each towel, robe, apron, cape, and linen used to cover or protect customers shall be used only once and then be properly laundered or disinfected according to this part. After use and until laundering or disinfecting, each item shall be placed in a container which complies with local fire codes or the state Fire Code where no local fire codes exist. All soiled towels and linens shall be laundered commercially, or in washing machines with laundry detergent using water of a temperature of at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit. As an alternative to laundering, aprons and capes made of solid, nonwoven plastic may be disinfected on all sides with a disinfectant.

M.

All disinfected and laundered items shall be stored in a clean, closed container, drawer, or cabinet, or under a clean cover until reused. Any disinfectant used to fulfill the requirements of this part must be registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a tuberculocidal agent and used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

N.

Prohibited substances in salons are methyl methacrylate liquid monomers (MMA) and fumigants, including but not limited to, formalin tablets or formalin liquids.

O.

Wig blocks shall have a nonabsorbent covering which shall be kept clean and sanitary. Each nonabsorbent covering shall be removed after each servicing of the wig and shall be placed in a properly labeled container. Each wig accepted for service shall be stored in an individual sanitary receptacle such as a plastic bag and shall not be allowed to come into contact with any other wigs. New wigs shall not be allowed to come into contact with any client's hair, skin, or wig. Plastic wrap or other suitable covering material shall be placed over a prospective buyer's hair while trying on wigs.

P.

Each licensee on duty shall be assigned to a specific work station.

Q.

The licensee shall wash the licensee's hands with soap and hot water before any service to a new patron. Fingernails shall be kept clean.

R.

Each licensee shall be responsible for the order, cleanliness, and sanitation of the licensee's work station and all equipment and materials used.

S.

Each licensee shall be responsible for using only clean and properly disinfected implements when providing any service.

T.

Each licensee shall ensure that all hair is removed from the floor after each haircut.

U.

Each licensee shall clean up any spills of water or other liquid from the floor immediately.

V.

Each licensee shall remove all hair and rinse the shampoo bowl immediately after each use.

W.

Each licensee shall be clean and shall wear clean clothing and shoes.

X.

Each licensee shall be free from communicable diseases and parasites when performing services on any client.

Y.

Licensees shall not smoke, eat, or drink while performing any services.

Z.

Licensees shall not carry combs or other implements in the pockets of clothing.

AA.

Services shall not knowingly be performed on any person who has a communicable disease, condition, or parasites.

BB.

Current licenses of salon personnel shall be conspicuously posted in the reception area or in each licensee's assigned work station. The licensee's street address may be obliterated with tape, but name and town must remain unobstructed. If the license is at the reception area, the licensee's name shall be posted at the work station. The salon manager and owner are responsible for assuring that all licenses are current and renewed. All licensees must have a valid picture state or governmental identification in their possession when working in the salon, and must produce this identification for inspection when requested by the board staff.

CC.

The current shop license shall be conspicuously posted in the reception area.

DD.

No animals, birds, or pets shall be allowed in a salon. This prohibition does not apply to guide dogs.

EE.

If a salon receives compensation for child care services, the following requirements shall be met:

(1)

The unregulated service shall be identified in compliance with parts 2105.0100 and 2110.0100.

(2)

The child care activities shall be contained in a room separated from the salon. The square footage of this room shall not be included in the required minimum square footage for the salon.

(3)

An individual shall be hired to attend the children at all times and shall not simultaneously be responsible for the performance of any cosmetology services.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 14.388; 45.023; 154.45; 154.47; 154.48; 155A.05; 155A.08; 155A.09; 155A.26; 155A.29; 155A.30

History:

10 SR 474; 11 SR 389; 13 SR 1056; 20 SR 227; 22 SR 594; L 2005 c 27 s 9; L 2009 c 78 art 6 s 26; 38 SR 778

Published Electronically:

December 9, 2013