(A) Only those individuals who are licensed to practice barbering or cosmetology or who are registered to practice hair braiding in this State may engage in the practice of hair braiding or perform hair braiding services in this State.
(B) All implements used in connection with hair braiding must be disposable or must be sanitized in a disinfectant approved for hospital use or approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for commercial use.
(C) To practice hair braiding in this State an individual shall:
(1) apply to the board for registration in a manner prescribed by the board;
(2) provide satisfactory proof of successful completion of a one-day, six-hour board-approved hair braiding course;
(3) pass an examination administered by the board; and
(4) pay a twenty-five dollar registration fee.
(D) The hair braiding course shall include instruction regarding:
(1) sanitation and sterilization including:
(a) universal sanitation and sterilization precautions;
(b) how to distinguish between disinfectants and antiseptics; and
(c) how to sanitize hands and disinfect tools used in the practice of hair braiding;
(2) disorders and diseases of the scalp, including:
(a) how to distinguish between these disorders and diseases; and
(b) when hair braiding services can be performed on a client with disorders or diseases of the scalp;
(3) where and when an individual may legally practice hair braiding; and
(4) the procedures, fees, and requirements for renewal of a hair braiding registration.
(E) Registration to practice hair braiding is valid for two years or until the end of the biennial licensure renewal cycle in which the registration is first issued, whichever occurs first. The holder of a registration to practice hair braiding shall renew his or her registration by paying the renewal fee.
(F) An individual currently engaging in the practice of hair braiding on the effective date of this act has one year from the effective date to complete the registration requirements as provided for in this section.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 52, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 7 - Barbers And Barbering
Section 40-7-5. Conflicts between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1.
Section 40-7-10. Establishment of State Board of Barber Examiners; membership.
Section 40-7-30. Licensure requirement.
Section 40-7-60. Adoption of rules; seal; regulations.
Section 40-7-70. Additional powers and duties.
Section 40-7-80. Investigation of complaints and violations of chapter.
Section 40-7-90. Results of investigation to be presented to board; hearing.
Section 40-7-110. Disciplinary action.
Section 40-7-115. Jurisdiction of board.
Section 40-7-120. Additional disciplinary action.
Section 40-7-130. Denial of permit or licensure on same grounds as potential disciplinary action.
Section 40-7-140. Denial of permit or licensure based on prior criminal record.
Section 40-7-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
Section 40-7-170. Investigation and prosecution costs.
Section 40-7-190. Confidentiality of investigations and proceedings.
Section 40-7-210. Petition for injunctive relief.
Section 40-7-240. Applications for examination; frequency of examinations.
Section 40-7-270. Temporary master haircare specialist license without examination; requirements.
Section 40-7-280. Restrictions on giving shampoos and manicures.
Section 40-7-285. Practice by cosmetologist, esthetician, or manicurist in barbershop.
Section 40-7-290. Requirements for barbers who train students.
Section 40-7-310. Display of certificate of registration.
Section 40-7-330. Inspection of barbershop or barber schools.
Section 40-7-340. Special certificates for inmates in custody of State Department of Corrections.
Section 40-7-350. License required for barber colleges and instructors.
Section 40-7-355. Mobile barbershops authorized; regulations.
Section 40-7-360. Chapter not applicable to services for immediate family.
Section 40-7-370. Operation of barbershop by registered apprentice prohibited.