Keeping the Salon Clean
Must Be a Priority!

  • Do you know the state regulations about sanitation and sterilization?

  • What should you do before your next client, every day, week and month?

  • Do you know the precautions you should take when using cleaning chemicals and more?

  • What equipment and tools require certain kinds of cleaning?

  • What disinfectants should be used in the salon?

Why Take This Course?

  • Keep Everyone Safe

    The sanitation laws and rules
    help protect the safety
    of your clients, co-workers and yourself.

  • Safety Awareness

    Learn how to avoid problems with chemicals and
    basic first aid to use if exposed.

  • Keep It Clean

    From your hands to your equipment to your salon, it all needs to be kept clean not just for appearances, but also for everyone’s well-being.

Sanitation for Cosmetologists

Just To Be Safe

Curriculum

  • 1
    Sanitation for Cosmetologists-WV
    • How To Navigate
    • Sanitation Course Overview
    • LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION
    • LESSON 2: SAFETY AND SANITATION REQUIREMENTS
    • LESSON 3: DAILY CLEANING PROCEDURES
    • LESSON 4: CHEMICALS – PRECAUTIONS, ROUTES OF EXPOSURE AND FIRST AID
    • LESSON 5: SANITATION IN THE SALON
    • LESSON 6: SANITATION WITH TOOLS AND SUPPLIES AND CLEANING SCHEDULE
    • LESSON 7: TYPES OF DISINFECTANTS
    • LESSON 8: TYPES OF DISINFECTANTS CONTINUED
    • LESSON 9: DISINFECTANT SAFETY
    • LESSON 10: HAND WASHING
    • LESSON 11: SANITATION CHECKLISTS
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is AwakenYourBeautiful.com?

    Awaken Your Beautiful is a new West Virginia Board of Cosmetology-approved continuing education service. Working with beauty professionals--cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians--is our only business!

  • What makes AwakenYourBeautiful.com unique?

    Our partnership with Birds Be Free Foundation, dedicated to helping women in recovery from substance abuse and domestic violence, adds a unique aspect to many of our courses.
    Women in recovery receive a free makeover by qualified professionals so they can see the positive physical effects of the healing process within. This, plus interesting subjects developed by experienced professionals, Before & After makeovers, step-by-step techniques and sample formulas to try, make AwakenYourBeautiful.com an exciting, informative and supportive place to be... where we are committed to Creating Beauty, Change and Success.

  • Is this course acceptable for license renewal in West Virginia?

    Awaken Your Beautiful is a new continuing education service licensed by the state to do business in West Virginia and to offer a variety of online courses to West Virginia licensees.

    Awaken Your Beautiful makes a Certificate of Completion available immediately for you to download, print and submit with your license renewal paperwork.

    Working with beauty professionals--cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians--is our only business!

  • Will there be a test? Will I get a Certificate of Completion?

    No, the state where you are licensed does not require a test.
    Yes, when you complete the course, you will be able to download and print your Certificate of Completion that you'll need to renew your license.

  • How long will it take for me to complete this course? Do I have to take it all at once?

    You need to spend approximately three hours on this course to receive three credit hours of continuing education toward your license renewal requirement…HOWEVER the course is divided into lessons so you do not have to complete the course in one session here in the Learning Center. For example, you can complete two lessons and then come back tomorrow to complete some or all of the remaining lessons.

  • Can I take this course anywhere?

    YES! All you need is a device like a computer, smartphone or tablet along with internet access to take one of our courses.

  • But I know how to keep my salon and work station clean, so why do I need this course?

    The State of West Virginia has passed a law that requires cosmetologists to follow certain procedures for sanitation and sterlization in the salon. You are required to complete a state-approved course about Sanitation so you can renew your license.

  • What do I do if my client shows up sick?

    Gently ask the nature of the sickness to try to determine if it is contagious or serious. If you think the client's sickness could expose others, suggest rescheduling the appointment, especially so the client could better enjoy the experience and your service.

Meet Your Instructor

  • Lucinda Crowe-Layne

    Vice President of Education
    Awaken Your Beautiful

    Lucinda Crowe-Layne

    Lucinda has been a licensed cosmetologist for over 30 years and a licensed instructor for 20 years. She owned her own salon, As the Crowe Flies, for more than 20 years and sold it to a wonderful creative and experienced cosmetologist who is thrilling her former clients with great styles and service while building the business.

    Then she began her career as an educator as Aveda Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana. Her goal is to bring real life experiences to new stylists entering the profession she passionately loves.

    Six years ago, she founded Birds Be Free Foundation to help women in recovery from substance abuse and domestic violence. Part of that work is to give women free makeovers so they can see in the mirror the beautiful changes they are working hard to make inside.

    After traveling the country for six years teaching and doing platform work for Clairol Professional, she continues holding classes for Awaken Your Beautiful where she is Vice President for Education.

    WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT LUCINDA!

    "Lucinda, it has been great getting to know you and hear you speak. Your passion really shines through in the messages you share. Keep up the amazing work!"
    --Robert Stuberg, Author, Coach, Speaker and Consultant

    "Lucinda is an amazing community leader and business person! During the four years she did my hair, I knew everything I said would stay in confidence. She encouraged me through career changes, divorce and handling my son’s bout with addiction. If says she is going to do something, her word is gold. She is a role model to many women and has been an inspiration to me."
    --Susan Burterbaugh, General Sales Manager, WISH-TV/Nexstar Broadcasting

Special Partnership

  • Birds Be Free Foundation

    Birds Be Free Foundation

    Awaken Your Beautiful has joined with Birds Be Free Foundation to feature the women it helps who are in recovery from domestic violence and substance abuse situations. Part of the foundation’s work includes a makeover so the victim can see the positive physical effects of her recovery and healing process. The women who appear in Awaken Your Beautiful courses believe that by telling their stories, they may help someone else. In addition, details about the makeovers may inspire professional cosmetologists as well.