Wyoming salon inspections

Wyoming salon inspection checklist

The Wyoming Board of Cosmetology inspects Wyoming salons against the state's sanitation rules. A new salon is inspected before it may open, and inspected again once it is running. Below are the 20 rules an inspector checks, from the state's own rules and inspection pages, each beside the rule's own words. Tick them off as you get ready, filter by the services you offer, and print the list.

Inspected by
Wyoming Board of Cosmetology
Before opening
Inspected first
Rules on this list
20
Official form
None found
Foot spa log
Not stated
MMA nail liquid
Banned

Read from the official sources on October 19, 2026.The full rules Wyoming salon license

How it works

How Wyoming inspects salons

Inspections are done by the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology. A new salon is inspected before it may open or before its license is issued, so have everything below in place before you book it.

Authorized representatives of the Board may inspect anytime during normal business hours.

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We found no inspection form published by the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology, so this checklist is built from the state's rules themselves.

The checklist

What Wyoming inspectors check

Every rule below is from the state's own rules, beside its own words. An inspector can check anything in the rules, so read them in full once before you open.

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  1. Licenses on display

    The first thing an inspector looks for: the salon's license and every working license, current and where clients can see them.

    • 1.Post the salon license and the personal and independent contractor licenses in the salon.

  2. Other required postings

    Some states also want their rules, a consumer notice or the last inspection report on the wall.

    • 2.Post the Infection Control Standards in the salon.

    • 3.Independent contractors must post their license and most recent inspection at their work station.

  3. The disinfectant

    What the disinfectant must be, how it is mixed and how often it is changed.

    • 4.Use only an EPA-registered disinfectant that is bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal.

    • 5.Keep items fully immersed or visibly wet in disinfectant for the entire contact time.

  4. Cleaning tools between clients

    How combs, shears, nippers and other reusable tools are cleaned and disinfected after each client.

    • 6.Clean and disinfect all non-porous tools and implements before using them on any client.

  5. Storing clean and used tools

    Clean tools kept covered and apart from used ones, so nothing dirty touches the next client.

    • 7.Store disinfected implements in a dry, covered container, isolated from contaminants.

  6. Single-use items

    What must be thrown away after one client because it cannot be disinfected.

    • 8.Items that cannot be cleaned and disinfected are single use.

    • 9.Do not dip an implement back into the original product container.

  7. Towels, capes and linens

    Clean towels stored closed, used ones in a covered container until laundered.

    • 10.Provide a clean cape for each client.

    • 11.Keep soiled linens in a ventilated container with a lid.

  8. Water, sinks and restroom

    Hot and cold running water, sinks and a restroom with a place to wash hands.

    • 12.Sinks and shampoo bowls must be plumbed with hot and cold running water.

    • 13.Provide and maintain toilet and hand washing facilities.

  9. Pedicure equipment

    How foot spas and pedicure basins are cleaned after each client and at the end of the day, and the log some states require.

    • 14.Remove the filters, screens, drains and jets from the pedicure tub.Pedicures

    • 15.Completely immerse cleaned pedicure tub parts in an EPA-registered disinfectant.Pedicures

  10. Banned products and tools

    Products, tools and practices the state's rules forbid outright.

    • 16.Do not keep methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer in the salon.

    • 17.Animals may not be used to perform any service in a salon.

  11. The premises

    Floors, walls, light, air, waste bins and keeping living space and food out of the work area.

    • 18.Do not use the salon as living or sleeping quarters.

    • 19.Put all trash in receptacles with lids.

  12. First aid and safety

    A first aid kit, what to do after a cut or blood exposure, and other safety rules.

    • 20.After a blood exposure, put all soiled articles in the trash.

Questions

Wyoming salon inspections, answered

What do salon inspectors check in Wyoming?
the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology inspectors check the salon against Wyoming's sanitation rules (Wyoming Board of Cosmetology Rules, ch. 10, Infection Control). The rules we read cover licenses posted, required notices, disinfectant, tool cleaning, tool storage, single-use items, towels and linens, water and restroom, pedicure equipment, banned items, premises and safety: 20 rules in all, listed on this page with the rule's own words. An inspector can check anything in the state's rules, so read the full rules once before opening.
Is a new salon inspected before it opens in Wyoming?
Yes. the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology inspects a new salon before it may open or before the license is issued, per the state's official pages. Have every item on this list in place before you book that inspection. The license steps are on the Wyoming salon license page.
How are salons inspected in Wyoming?
Authorized representatives of the Board may inspect anytime during normal business hours.
Does Wyoming have an official salon inspection checklist?
We found no inspection checklist or form published by the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology. This page is built from the state's sanitation rules themselves (Wyoming Board of Cosmetology Rules, ch. 10, Infection Control), so you can tick off what an inspector checks and print it.
Is MMA banned in Wyoming nail salons?
Yes. Wyoming's rules prohibit methyl methacrylate (MMA) liquid monomer in salons. Check the label of every acrylic liquid you buy.

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