Public Meeting Notice  Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering Meeting - 6.11.26

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In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 30A § 20, notice is hereby given that the Board of Registration of Cosmetology & Barbering will be convening their monthly meeting.

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, please reach out to Cheryl Yebba at 617- 701-8711. The Agency will make best efforts to accommodate requests received in a timely manner.

In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 30A § 20, the Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering convened a regular monthly meeting on: June 11, 2026 Microsoft Teams Meeting

The topics shown below were discussed at the aforementioned meeting.

All board members and staff appeared telephonically or by video conference.  All votes were taken by roll call. 

9:31 A.M. Chair Joy Talbot called the open meeting to order.

Board members present: 

• Erinn Breedy
• Heather Cohen
• Nicole Corliss
• Cassia Gilroy
• Toni-Anne Harrison
• Samuel Pierre
• Joy Talbot, Chair

Board members absent: 

• Iris Stowe

DOL Staff present: 

• Nicole Manfredi, Executive Director 
• Jamie Dalton, Board Counsel

1. Ms. Manfredi stated that the meeting was being conducted virtually pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law and applicable guidance. She further advised that the meeting was being recorded by the agency for public record purposes and that attendees remaining in the meeting were consenting to participation in the public record. Attendees wishing to make their own recording were instructed to identify themselves to the Board.
2. The Chair reviewed conference call and open meeting protocol with meeting attendees. 

3. Executive Director report

   Mrs. Manfredi reported the following:

   1. Nothing to report
4. Board Counsel report

Attorney Dalton reported the following:

1. Nothing to report
2. Approval of Minutes

   1. May 14, 2026

      Minutes from May 14, 2026, public session were discussed. A motion was made to accept the minutes as written by Ms. Corliss and seconded by Ms. Cohen. The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

The motion passed.

6. Discussion Items
   1. Schools

      1. Boston Institute of Esthetics, 600-hour program

         The Board discussed the school’s documentation and application.

         A motion was made by Ms. Corliss and seconded by Ms. Cohen to accept the school’s enrollment agreement and catalog contingent upon receiving revised documents that incorporate the Board’s recommendations. The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

1. Stonhart Beauty Academy Cold Plasma program

   The Board discussed the school’s documentation and application.

   A motion was made by Ms. Cohen and seconded by Mr. Pierre to accept the school’s enrollment agreement and catalog contingent upon receiving revised documents that incorporate the Board’s recommendations. The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

The motion passed.

2. Applicants

   1. Guiping Xia

      The applicant was invited to discuss their application and prior disciplinary history.

      A motion was made by Mr. Pierre and seconded by Ms. Cohen to permit the applicant to sit for the licensure examination. The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

The motion passed.

2. Nadaje Hendrix

   The applicant was invited to discuss their application and prior disciplinary history.

   A motion was made by Mr. Pierre and seconded by Ms. Cohen to permit the applicant to sit for the licensure examination. The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

The motion passed.

3. Maria Monteiro (Gomes)

   The applicant was invited to discuss their petition for licensure reinstatement. 

   A motion was made by Mr. Pierre and seconded by Ms. Cohen to permit the applicant to sit for the licensure examination. The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

The motion passed.

3. Other

   1. Policy review

      A request was made to review the Board's Distance Learning Policy. 

      The Board reviewed its current distance learning policy and supporting research and materials provided by the Executive Director. Members discussed potential revisions to the policy and requested that the Executive Director provide information regarding the required theory hours for all licensed disciplines. The Board will continue its review of the policy at the July meeting.

4. DOC Aesthetic and Manicure Program discussion 

   A request was made by Lynda Chaves, Department of Corrections, to discuss the possibility of establishing aesthetic and manicure programs for incarcerated individuals. 

   Lynda Chaves of the Department of Corrections (DOC) appeared before the Board to discuss the possibility of establishing aesthetics and manicuring programs for incarcerated individuals. The Board expressed support for the proposal and encouraged the DOC to review the statutes, regulations, and policies applicable to school licensure to ensure that all licensure requirements can be met.

5. Discussed other matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting. No matters presented. 
6. Executive Session closed per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1); Individual Character Rather Than Competence

A motion was made by Ms. Cohen and seconded by Mr. Pierre to conclude Public Session and move into Executive Session, then to Investigative Conference CLOSED pursuant to M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C and Quasi-Judicial Session CLOSED pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30a, § 18 if required. The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

The motion passed.

9. Adjournment 

A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Pierre and seconded by Ms. Cohen. The Chair called for a roll call vote: 

The motion passed.

The meeting adjourned at 1:37 P.M.

The next meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.

Items relied upon during the open meeting

• Agenda
• Draft minutes May 14, 2026
• Application and supporting materials for Boston Institute of Esthetics
• Application and supporting materials for Stonhart Beauty Academy

It is anticipated that the topics shown below will be discussed at the aforementioned meeting:

1. Open Meeting Called to Order
2. Executive Director Report
3. Board Counsel Report  
4. Review Minutes of the following meetings: 
   1. May 14, 2026
5. Discussion
   1. Schools
      1. Boston Institute of Esthetics: 600-hour program, second review
      2. Stonhart: Cold Plasma program
   2. Applications
      1. Guiping Xia
      2. Nadaje Hendrix
      3. Maria Gomes
   3. Other
      1. Discussion of unregulated industry training and consumer safety concerns
      2. Review of Distance Learning Policy
      3. DOC proposal, Aesthetics and Manicure programs
6. Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting
7. Executive Session (M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1)), To discuss individuals’ character, rather than competence
   1. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
      1. May 14, 2026
   2. Applicants
8. Investigative Conference CLOSED per M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C 
9. Quasi-Judicial Session CLOSED per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 18
10. Adjournment

The next scheduled meeting is July 9, 2026.