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Barbers are critical professionals that help us look and feel good about ourselves. Your barber career is stable and pays your bills because you're in demand when you have your license.
If customer complaints or failed inspections threaten your barbering license, the experienced Professional License Defense Team at Licensure can help protect your license against disciplinary action by Virginia's Board for Barbers and Cosmetology.
Barber Licenses Are Important
Barbers must meet certain requirements to receive a license. Apprenticeships may be required in some states. In addition to completing the requirements, you must pass an exam that covers topics such as haircut and shaving techniques, sanitation and hygiene practices, and chemical safety.
Background checks may also be required for barbers. A barber's license can't be granted to people with certain convictions. A barber's license can be revoked or suspended if they are arrested or convicted of new crimes. You can get advice on what to do if you've been arrested and are worried about how it will affect your barber's license from Licensure Professional License Defense. We understand how stressful dealing with the Board and we can work to resolve issues that can affect your license for you.
Discipline Actions Against Barbers
Barbers are regulated by the Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetology. The Board's regulations require barbers and their businesses to be inspected to ensure compliance with barber regulations. Board members are authorized to issue violations, notices, hand down fines, and take more serious action against barbers.
Disciplinary action against barbers often happens for these reasons. Some commons reasons are:
• Incorrect storage: storing liquids, creams, or powders in improper, unlabeled, or open containers can result in client injuries or mistakes.
• Not Performing Disinfections: Using dirty scissors or clippers between clients can spread disease if they are not sterilized properly.
• Unsanitary Fixtures and Barber Tools: failing to keep the shop clean and hygienic can lead to complaints and violations.
• Unlicensed Business, Employees, or Contractors: The barbershop may be closed if it has unlicensed employees or a business that is not licensed.
• Criminal Convictions: Barbers may be disciplined for criminal convictions, especially felonies, that are unrelated to barbering.
Barbers are sometimes fined or receive violations. In cases where there are multiple violations or injuries to clients, the Board may decide that stronger disciplinary measures are needed. If the Board finds that you or your business have broken Board rules, it may fine you or your business, suspend your license, put you on probation, or revoke your barbering license.
Do not wait to seek help if you are facing disciplinary action from your state's Board of Barbering. Defend your career and reputation by contacting the Licensure, a professional license defense law firm today. If you need assistance representing yourself and responding to the state Board, we can help you find a way to allow you to continue your barber career.
The Disciplinary Process for Barbers
State inspections by Virginia Board agents or customer complaints usually start the disciplinary process for barbers. State inspections are usually required at least once a year, and if a client complains, additional inspections can be scheduled. Inspectors can refer cases to the Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetology for discipline when they find multiple violations or facts that support a complaint against a barber or barbershop.
Barbers can be disciplined by the Board. For every violation found in a barbershop or other business, a fine is issued. Fines add up fast, especially for repeat offenders. A lot of fines and violations can make your business look bad. There are a lot of states that let the public see records of fines and violations assessed to barbers.
When there's serious misconduct, the Board can do more. Barbers can have their licenses suspended, restricted to prevent them from performing certain services, or revoked altogether. To make a decision, the Board will weigh the evidence against you and will hold a hearing. At this hearing, you have the right to be represented by a lawyer and to defend yourself. We've helped barbers fight their licenses at Licensure, a professional license defense law firm.
Our Barber License Defense Team Is Here To Help You
You don't want a client complaint or a failed inspection that could affect your barber license. We understand licensing law and how to handle your case. You'll get help from our professional license defense team to answer your licensing board's request, gather evidence and witnesses, and present your case to the board.
Don't wait to get help when your barber license is on the line. Contact us online or call 703-740-1129 and find out how we can help.