• WA State House Bill 1400

    WWW.COSMETOLOGISTSOFWASHINGTONUNITED.org is coming out as “NEUTRAL” on this bill which means we honor YOUR decision on where you land.– Currently, it is stuck in committee and if you would like to make sure your opinion is heard- comment on the bill as to how YOU feel about. Link to Bill: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1400&Year=2021&Initiative=false&fbclid=IwAR2fE9P9zbdsimSePZYUEVDvKCojpeezYpH1YhBxv1JzcNLjr7xYHWF7Y4k Link to the Public Hearing from Feb 8th- 1400 starts 2/3 through https://www.tvw.org/watch/?eventID=2021021242

  • WA State License Renewal

    UPDATED Sept 2025 Learn how to use the renewal SYSTEM ONLINE for your Professional Licensing.   Please Review all the information from DOL below we have compiled to assist you. * THERE IS NO LENIENCY For Late Renewal – penalty late fees will occur regardless of challenges with the new system.WA Dept Of COSMETOLOGY WILL NOT PRINT & SEND YOUR RENEWED LICENSE IN THE MAIL (automatically.) It costs $5 extra to mail your license now. It can take anywhere from 14 – 45 days to mail in and process your renewal. Once renewed online, click on the license number- find “PRINT LICENSE,” in the NAVY column to Download or Email…

  • Who’s My Legislator

    Recently, Cosmetologists of Washington United hosted a FREE Virtual Legislative Day where we talked about the legislative process and how to use the WA State Legislature website to give feedback on drafted legislation in Olympia, WA. (Recording of 2021 VIRTUAL LEGISLATIVE DAY HERE ) What was the biggest TAKEAWAY? It is important to create lasting connections with your district legislators so you can have a more effective impact on laws and their work at the Capitol in Olympia, WA. Having a rapport with the legislators who represent you takes you out of the realm of being simply another number, and highlights you as a real person. Knowing a person’s story…