Grand Cayman, 2 November, 2022 – The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) is announcing the resumption of its Cosmetology Hygiene and Safety Training Courses for hairdressers, barbers, tattoo and body piercing technicians, and other personnel in the cosmetology industry. 

Registration is now open for the two training sessions to be held on November 17 and 24, 2022 at the George Town Public Library. 

The training will focus on equipment sterilization and disinfection; preventing the transmission of communicable diseases; and updating participants about updates to DEH guidelines for operating cosmetology-related establishments. This training is applicable to all new personnel working in the cosmetology industry and anyone’s whose certification has expired (Certification expires after 3 years).

Business owners are encouraged to act now and register their employees for these important workshops to educate operators on safe hygiene practices within the cosmetology industry. 

The cost of registration is $15 per person and includes the cost of materials. Payment should be made at DEH headquarters, located at 580 North Sound Road, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. To register, please contact the DEH at 949-6696 or via email at [email protected].

Interested persons on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are asked to call     948-2321 to make arrangements. Participants registered who already paid for the course will be given priority.