New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 28 - BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND HAIRSTYLING
Subchapter 6 - SCHOOLS OF COSMETOLOGY AND HAIRSTYLING
Section 13:28-6.20 - Minimum equipment

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:28-6.20

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Each school shall possess and operate equipment adequate and sufficient for the courses of instruction administered. This equipment shall be modern, installed in accordance with standard building codes or safety regulations and operated in conformity with standard safety regulations.

(b) The minimum equipment required for schools shall be as follows:

1. Six shampoo bowls in good running condition, with a minimum of one shampoo bowl per classroom;

2. Three metal pressing combs and three flat irons;

3. Six manicure tables;

4. Foot soaking equipment;

5. Three marcel ovens and irons or three electronically controlled marcel irons;

6. Six hair dryers;

7. One container for enzymatic cleaning solution for each manicure table that allows implements and tools to be totally immersed;

8. A designated location for cleaning and disinfecting implements and tools;

9. An ultrasonic unit for cleaning metal implements and tools;

10. A clean, closed receptacle for storage of sanitized implements and tools at each work station;

11. Six canvas or styrofoam blocks;

12. One practice mannequin with stand and/or table clamp per student;

13. One reclining facial chair;

14. A utility table with disposable sanitary covering;

15. A make-up stool;

16. A facial steamer;

17. A suction machine and attachments;

18. A galvanic machine and attachments;

19. A magnifying lamp;

20. An electric brushing machine and attachments;

21. An electric heating mask;

22. A waxing unit;

23. A spray machine and attachments;

24. A Wood's lamp;

25. A high frequency instrument and attachments;

26. Robes for clinical service patrons, when desired or required;

27. A barber chair;

28. A latherizer, one hone, one strop and electric clippers;

29. One professional clinical uniform or lab-type jacket per student. Tee shirts and aprons shall not be acceptable as a clinical uniform;

30. One student locker for each pupil with provisions for security of students' equipment in the locker rooms;

31. Separate lavatories for men and women with toilets and with sinks having hot and cold running water; and

32. One teachers' lavatory for schools having three or more teachers.

(c) Each school shall supply each cosmetology and hairstyling student with the following tools: two hair brushes, one thermal brush, combs, 100 clips, cape, haircutting razor, shears, thinning shears, cold wave rods, end papers, rollers, tint brush, bowl and applicator bottle, duck clips, spray bottle, styptic powder or liquid, mannequin with stand and/or table clamp, hard rubber comb, marcel iron, blow dryer, protective eyewear, protective gloves, a manicuring kit with tips and wraps, a make-up kit, a tweezer, a cold wax kit, metal pressing comb, shaving razor with disposable blades, workbook and textbook.

(d) Each school shall supply each beauty culture student with the following tools: two hair brushes, one thermal brush, combs, 100 clips, cape, haircutting razor, shears, thinning shears, cold wave rods, end papers, rollers, tint brush, bowl and applicator bottle, duck clips, spray bottle, styptic powder or liquid, mannequin with stand and/or table clamp, hard rubber comb, marcel iron, blow dryer, protective eyewear, protective gloves, a manicuring kit with tips and wraps, a make-up kit, a tweezer, a cold wax kit, metal pressing comb, workbook, and textbook.

(e) Each school shall supply each barbering student with the following tools: two barber combs, two hair brushes, one thermal brush, combs, 100 clips, cape, haircutting razor, shears, thinning shears, cold wave rods, end papers, rollers, tint brush, bowl and applicator bottle, duck clips, spray bottle, styptic powder or liquid, mannequin with stand and/or table clamp, hard rubber comb, marcel iron, blow dryer, protective eyewear, protective gloves, metal pressing comb, shaving razor with disposable blades, electric clipper with attachment guards, workbook, and textbook.

(f) Each school shall supply each manicuring student with a kit having a pusher, files, emery boards, nipper, nail brush, orange wood stick, spatula, tips, wraps (non-adhesive), adhesive, a clean, closed receptacle that allows soiled implements and tools to be completely immersed in an enzyme solution prior to cleaning and disinfection, finger bowl, appropriate creams, nail polish remover, styptic powder or liquid, protective eyewear, pedicure slippers, workbook, textbook, a tweezer, a cold wax kit and a practice hand.

(g) Each school shall supply each skin care specialty student with a kit having one textbook, one workbook, one protective cloth drape, one pair of protective gloves, protective eyewear, two headbands, one shoulder cape, one package of cotton swabs, one roll of cotton, one box of tissues, six cleansing sponges, one package facial cotton pads, three spatulas, a clean, closed receptacle that allows soiled implements and tools to be completely immersed in an enzyme solution prior to cleaning and disinfection, a tweezer, a cold wax kit, one make-up kit, one set of makeup brushes, three terry cloth towels, one bottle of alcohol, one bottle of antiseptic, two 20-ounce bowls and one container of each of the following: cleansing cream, astringent, massage cream, moisturizer and all purpose masque.

(h) Each school shall supply each hair braiding student with a kit having brushes, including at least one boar bristle brush, one paddle, and one vent brush, combs, including at least one locking/twisting comb, wide tooth comb, hair pick, and tail comb, braiding hair packages consisting of human and synthetic hair, a hair weaving kit including weft hair, needles, and thread, stocking caps, hair bond and hair bond remover, clips, cape, shears, spray bottle, styptic powder or liquid, mannequin and mannequin stand, lab type jacket or smock uniform, a textbook, and a full copy of this chapter.

(i) All student kits are to be inspected by teachers and kept in sanitary condition.

(j) Each school shall have a sufficient supply of working places, chairs, mirrors, shelves, facilities, blackboards and charts as required for students who take notes on lectures.

(k) Each school shall have separate, closed cabinets for supplies as follows:

1. At least one closed container for soiled linens in each classroom;

2. At least one closed container for all waste materials in each classroom;

3. Sufficient supply of properly labeled lotion containers with tops or covers.

(l) Each school shall have separate classrooms for junior and senior students, separate classrooms for different specialties, as well as separate classrooms if classes are taught in a language other than English.

(m) Each school shall provide furnishings and supplies sufficient to accommodate and properly teach its students.

(n) Any equipment which may be hazardous to operate shall be used by a student only when there is a licensed teacher in the room.

(o) Each school shall install a bulletin board in a location which is readily accessible to all persons. All notices and school rules and curricula shall be posted on the bulletin board.

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