Making An Impact On Industry Legislation: Les Nouvelles Esthétiques editor reappointed to Florida's Board of Cosmetology
It’s very rare for an editor of a spa and esthetics trade magazine to have a direct impact on state legislation for the industry. Monica Schuloff Smith, editor-in-chief of Les Nouvelles Esthétiques, is one editor who does have an influence. On June 8, 2004, Florida governor Jeb Bush reappointed her to a three-year term on the state’s Board of Cosmetology. In her capacity as a board member, Smith has been continually working toward more hours for Florida’s esthetics license, reflecting her belief that education is essential for the industry.
(PRWEB) June 25, 2004
It’s very rare for an editor of a spa and esthetics trade magazine to have a direct impact on state legislation for the industry. Monica Schuloff Smith, editor-in-chief of Les Nouvelles Esthétiques, is one editor who does have an influence. On June 8, 2004, Florida governor Jeb Bush reappointed her to a three-year term on the state’s Board of Cosmetology.
Smith is now serving her second term as a consumer member of the board. In her capacity as a board member, she has been continually working toward more hours for the state’s esthetics license, reflecting her belief—and LNE’s mission—that education is essential for the industry. According to Smith, much of what the board is working on is geared toward making the cosmetology profession in Florida, which encompasses hair, skin and nails, better through education.
“Florida currently requires only 260 hours for an esthetics license, which is a very small amount compared to the rest of the nation,” Smith says. “Among other things, there are reciprocity issues, but most importantly, there has been a consensus that 260 hours simply isn’t enough to cover all that esthetics encompasses these days.”
The board’s attorney general is currently creating language for proposed legislation on increased esthetics license hours. Smith says, “We’re hopeful that legislation to increase the required licensing hours can pass within the next year.”
The International Congress of Esthetics, co-sponsored by LNE, already had a relationship with the Florida board through the state-approved continuing education credits that it offers at its annual Miami educational conference and trade show. But Smith wanted to help raise the industryÂ’s standards further. After a lengthy application process, she was first appointed to the board in February 2003.
Smith feels that her role as a member of Florida’s Board of Cosmetology helps her in her role as editor of LNE, and vice versa. She says, “As editor of LNE, I have an informed perspective on the issues facing the industry. And serving as a board member allows me to see the issues that states struggle with first-hand; I can then apply that knowledge nationally for our readers.”
She adds, “It’s an honor and a privilege to serve the state of Florida. I look forward to fulfilling my role on the board and making a difference for Florida estheticians.”
The American edition of Les Nouvelles Esthétiques has been in circulation since 1985 and is the only monthly publication in the industry devoted exclusively to skin care and spa professionals. The focus of the magazine’s articles is to educate skin care and spa professionals in all aspects of the beauty industry.
Les Nouvelles Esthétiques was founded more than 50 years ago in Paris, France. With a global network of 19 publications and 19 trade shows worldwide, the company remains the largest international source for esthetics and spa professionals.
For more information, call 1-(800) 471-0229 or visit www. LNEONLINE. com.
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