Stories about beauty and personal care, including the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
Read the label and contact a licensed professional for assistance Want to know a hair-raising fact? Many of today’s hair-straightening and hair-smoothing products contain formaldehyde: a substance that has been linked to cancer in laboratory tests. That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to make Americans…
On February 24, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a comprehensive package that will provide urgent relief to millions of Californians struggling with pandemic hardship, including the nearly 600,000 individuals and businesses licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC). “As millions of Californians…
Outside of churches, barbershops and beauty salons are the bastion for the Black/African-American community because of their established authenticity and credibility. Within these establishments, everything from A to Z is covered through in-depth conversations, lively debate, and banter between all ages. Conversely, necessary information is gathered and shared with all…
Learn about common ingredients and contact a licensed professional for advice Look at the back of your shampoo bottle, and what do you see? A list of ingredients that, more often than not, seems to be in a different language. But what do all the confusing terms mean? POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE? While…
For the past several months, health care providers and public health officials have been asking Californians to wear masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Wearing a mask is not exactly pleasant for some people, and for others, it can be a bit challenging. Adding to the stress are…
Four steps to stay both glamorous and healthy Whether drugstore or designer, cosmetics are a big expense: A 2017 survey by SkinStore found the average woman used about $8 worth of makeup and related products every day, adding up to $250 per month and more than $200,000 in a lifetime.…
DCA and Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Issue Guidance for Licensees Who Perform Outdoor Services The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) have issued guidance for barbering and cosmetology licensees following the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) and California Department of Industrial…
If you’re someone who has been on a five-day-or-more dry shampoo binge, here’s a message from the people around you: Wash your hair. Please. You’re not only leaving a trail of funk in your wake, you’re also in danger of damaging your hair and scalp. Ah, but the attraction is…
There’s an amusing meme out there that mimics the look of dark hair roots exposed on a blonde head, bushy eyebrows, grown out acrylic nails and dilapidated eyelashes. The parody represents what people might look like while sticking to the shelter in place order for several weeks. While some may…
Consumers and licensees are urged to protect themselves The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) is encouraging consumers and licensees at hair and nail salons, spas and barber shops to take precautionary steps to protect themselves from diseases. “The profession of our licensees requires physical contact with consumers. It…