21 NCAC 14T .0305          EQUIPMENT FOR NATURAL HAIR CARE STYLING SCHOOLS

(a)  The beginner department in a natural hair care styling school must be equipped with the following:

(1)           One shampoo bowl and chair.  Each side approach shampoo bowl must be at least 40 inches apart, center of bowl to center of bowl; free standing shampoo bowls must be at least 31 inches apart, center of bowl to center of bowl;

(2)           Styling equipment for the purpose of natural hair care;

(3)           Visual aids;

(4)           One mannequin practice table/stand to accommodate each student.

(b)  The advanced department in a natural hair care styling school must be equipped with the following:

(1)           Two shampoo bowls and chairs.  Each side approach shampoo bowl must be 40 inches apart center of bowl to center of bowl; free standing shampoo bowls must be 31 inches apart center of bowl to center of bowl;

(2)           Eight stations.  A station shall include one mirror and one hydraulic chair;

(3)           Two hooded floor type dryers; and

(4)           Styling equipment for the purpose of natural hair care.

(c)  The advanced department in a natural hair care styling school must be equipped with the following if there are more than 16 enrolled advanced students:

(1)           One station for each additional two students; a station shall include one mirror and one hydraulic chair;

(2)           One hooded dryer for each additional 10 students; and

(3)           One shampoo bowl for each additional 10 students.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 88B-2; 88B-4; 88B-16; 88B-17;

Eff. January 1, 2012;

 Amended Eff. October 1, 2012.